To celebrate the hard-working businesses and the memories that come flooding back, we are looking at some of the shops that were synonymous with life in Maitland.

The commitment of the city’s businesses to their community hasn’t changed over the decades.

But, the way we shop today looks a little different to how it was done many years ago.

Related content: Historical photos of Maitland High Street through the years

Do you remember what shopping was like in Maitland decades ago?

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