Shopping by carole_sandford

Shopping

Todays November word.
Grocery shopping, not my favourite kind of shopping, but something we all have to do!
Tesco was founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen, as a group of Market stalls in Hackney, London. The Tesco name first appeared in 1924, after Cohen purchased a shipment of tea from TE Stockwell & combined those initials with the first two letters of his surname. The first Tesco shop opened in Burnt Oak, Barnet, in 1931. Today they are one of four largest supermarket chains in the country. People will have their own preferences, but basically they are pretty much the same.
Took this yesterday evening when I picked up a few things that I needed. This is a relatively small supermarket, as they go , but it’s local, only 5 miles from home. The sky was quite interesting too.
The contrast of the brightly lit store and the dramatic sky with the bold red sign makes an interesting image.
November 10th, 2022  
Nice shot. We do most of our grocery shopping at a company called Safeway
November 10th, 2022  
I to visited Tesco today. Not my favourite but sometimes has to be done.
November 10th, 2022  
Great story. We thought it was TES from his wife (or daughter) who was called Tessa!
November 10th, 2022  
bright and cheerful capture
November 10th, 2022  
Well you can’t miss that Carole! I never knew how Tesco came to have its name so I’ve learnt something! I like all shopping so love places like Tesco!
Our nearest one is about eight miles away & it’s a super store. I shop 8n Aldi, Booths or occasionally Sainsburys & of course Tesco if I’m ever over that way!
November 10th, 2022  
@busylady not according to Mr Google - which probably means you are correct 😂 having said that, there was a documentary about them a few months ago & they agreed with Google.
@happypat Booths must me a northern one? Don’t know that one. If I want something extra nice for a special occasion I go to Waitrose.
November 10th, 2022  
When visiting other countries, one of the first things I enjoy is going to a grocery store and seeing the differences! Where we live in Orange Cty California, even there were have a variety of fully-stocked stores for different ethnicities, and those are intriguing as well!
November 10th, 2022  
Great minds Carole 😊 that Tesco sign really pops out
November 10th, 2022  
Love the contrast of the sky with the bright lights of the shop. The documentary on Cohen was fascinating; he revolutionised supermarket shopping in this country.
November 10th, 2022  
I didn't know Tesco had been going for so long. Learn something new every day on 365 don't we.
November 10th, 2022  
That sign really stands out against the sky.
November 10th, 2022  
Nice pic of the sign against the dark sky
November 11th, 2022  
Love the dark sky!
November 11th, 2022  
Love the shot with the lovely layers, great narrative too.
November 11th, 2022  
Nicely lit.
November 11th, 2022  
Nice shot with the brightly lit store and sign against the dark clouds.
November 11th, 2022  
Cool shot. Makes me want to go grocery shopping. :)
November 11th, 2022  
nice
November 11th, 2022  
I like this- it's got me looking at several key component- sign, sky and the person smiling in the parking lot.
November 15th, 2022  
I liked shopping in Tesco when I was last in the UK
November 15th, 2022  
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