Shoppers... or vultures? Customers flock to final Woolworths sale

Shops from London to Liverpool were festooned with posters proclaiming Woolworths' 'biggest ever sale' Photograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer

As if in mockery of the government's recent efforts, inside further placards promised: 'All discounts include the VAT cut!' Photograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer

From sanders to Play-Doh, everything must go Photograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer

While shoppers reminisced about the past, they were not universally pleased with the bargains on offer Photograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer

Soft toys only half price Photograph: Christopher Thomond/Freelancer

Woolworths went into administration on November 26 with £385m owed to two main lenders. They hope to recover cash from the sale of stock Photograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer

One happy customer Photograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer

It's a wrap (at 30% off) Photograph: Christopher Thomond/ freelancer

Just like the old days: buying toys at Woolies Photograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer

For those with a sweet tooth... Photograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer

Pingu neglected as shoppers seek bigger bargains Photograph: Christopher Thomond/freelancer