Woolwich M&S has been replaced by a 99p Store and people are depressed

M&S moved out of Powis Street last September as part of its business restructuring programme.

The closure caused consternation for locals, including Greenwich Council who held talks with the company in a bid to try and keep the business.

There was even a petition set up to try and keep M&S.

But the store closed and today (March 26) a 99p Store opened in its place.

Some people appeared to be quite excited about the opening.

Big crowd anticipating the opening of 99p stores in Woolwich , just had a trolley dash too #WhereisWinton #woolwich pic.twitter.com/d1ezbG4rP1

— David Carr (@carrsy2) March 26, 2015

But many people have taken to social media to express their sadness.

Sad to see the old marks & spencer building on powers street is going to come a 99p shop ☹ Woolwich deserves better!.

— The Woolwich Grand (@woolwichgrand) March 25, 2015

Disappointed the old M&S in Woolwich is going to be a 99p store. Had hoped for something a bit better!!

— Carly (@carly_chats) March 25, 2015

The Woolwich Marks & Spencers has closed down and is going to be..... Another 99p shop. Just whats needed. pic.twitter.com/oDBWZr3BxZ

— Dee Moore (@Blueboggirl) March 24, 2015

Without wanting to sound a snob, I am a bit sad to see the old M&S building being turned into a 99p shop #woolwich pic.twitter.com/G4vi7P7EXB

— Tasneem Sharrem (@TasneemSharrem) March 22, 2015