Midlands News: 06.11.1964: Super Centre Opened at West Bridgford

Summary

New GEM Super Centre (supermarket) opened at West Bridgford near Nottingham.

Year:

1964

Duration:

0:00:43

Film type:

Black & White / Mute

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

We see final preparations underway inside the new large supermarket prior to its opening.


Credits

No credits specified


Notes

Story number - 7117. The GEM in West Bridgford is reputed to be the first large out of town supermarket in Britain (billed at the time as a Super Centre). The interests of the American firm were later taken over by Asda.