Worthing H&M opening day – 11 pictures from 2009

There was a huge buzz as clothing giant H&M’s new Worthing store prepared to open in October, 2009.

By Sam Woodman

Published 7th Oct 2022, 09:22 BST

Montague Street was packed with people queueing, eager to be among the first through the doors of the new shop.

It had opened in part of the former Woolworths building, following the national chain’s closure earlier in the year.

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H&M's new Worthing shop was opened on Thursday, October 29, 2009

1. Worthing H&M opening day

H&M's new Worthing shop was opened on Thursday, October 29, 2009 Photo: SussexWorld

There was a lengthy queue outside the shop ahead of opening

2. Worthing H&M opening day

There was a lengthy queue outside the shop ahead of opening Photo: SussexWorld

Montague Street was heaving as crowds awaited the doors of the new shop being opened

3. Worthing H&M opening day

Montague Street was heaving as crowds awaited the doors of the new shop being opened Photo: SussexWorld

These shoppers were among those at the front of the lengthy queue

4. Worthing H&M opening day

These shoppers were among those at the front of the lengthy queue Photo: SussexWorld