Shoppers take to the streets Christmas rush to stock up on presents (and turkeys) in Britain's festive last-minute dash Shoppers have been let loose on Britain's high streets their last-minute mad dash rush for turkeys and Christmas presents.
Many businesses will be hoping to make the most of the Christmas and New Year surge to save their 'golden quarter' - the part of the year where retailers typically make most of their annual profits - after a disappointing autumn.
Brits made up in wooly jumpers and scarves - and sometimes Santa hats - are on the lookout for the best deals ahead of the big day on Wednesday.
A mass queue gathers outside a Timperley butchers as people waited for over an hour and an half for their Xmas Turkeys.
Photos taken of recent activity show men and women forming huge queues outside their local butchers to collect their turkeys and meat for their festive dinners.
