Arndale Centre - historic opening
The Arndale Centre opened its doors to shoppers on September 12, 1967, attracting hundreds of visitors keen to try out the brand new stores.
Featuring established companies such as Hamilton & Bell, Clarks & Boots, the Centre offered plenty of quality and variety, with extra facilities such as coffee bars and restaurants making shopping stints longer and more pleasurable than ever before.
Instead of having to fight their way through busy streets jammed with traffic and having to walk from one end of a city shopping centre to another to get what they wanted, suddenly the people of Cross Gates had everything within comfortable easy reach.
With its modern, attractive design, ambient atmosphere and large variety of shops, the 60-unit Centre was an immediate hit with shoppers. Soon business was doing very well, with retailers competing with each other to gain a place within the luxurious new development, attracting over 15,000 people a week.
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Last Updated:
13 September 2007 8:15 AM
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