The Barker’s Pool department store was famous for exceptional customer service from long-serving and loyal workers, who saw themselves as a ‘family’.
Some left sad messages on a wall inside just before they walked out for good.
9. Shutdown shock
The Barker's Pool store shutdown last year with the loss of 299 jobs. Photo: David Walsh
10. 43 years
Barbera wasn't sure if she was going to stay on her first day in December 1977... Photo: David Walsh
12. Twenty three years
Lesley Ford turned round and she had served 23 years. Photo: David Walsh
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