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Queensgate JLP01_10_10767
Filename: jlp01_10_10767.jpg
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Date: 16th March 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Joh
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Queensgate JLP01_10_10767
QUEENSGATE CENTRE, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH. An interior view of Queensgate Shopping Centre taken from the Central Square escalator, showing the entrance to British Home Stores.
The contract for the Queensgate Centre, located in the heart of Peterborough, was awarded to Laing in 1975. Various planning enquiries and design changes delayed the start of the work however the inauguration ceremony finally took place in April 1978. The multi-level shopping centre was designed with a large car park and a new bus station, and many well-known retailers such as John Lewis, British Home Stores and Littlewoods were to occupy the larger stores. The complex was opened to the public on 9th March 1982
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1980s Department Store Leisure Retail Shoppers Shopping Shopping Centre Trade And Commerce
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This print captures an interior view of Queensgate Shopping Centre in the City of Peterborough during the 1980s. The image was taken from the Central Square escalator, showcasing the entrance to British Home Stores. The construction of Queensgate Centre began in 1975 after Laing won the contract for this ambitious project. However, due to various planning enquiries and design changes, work on the centre was delayed until its inauguration ceremony in April 1978. This multi-level shopping complex was meticulously designed with a spacious car park and a brand new bus station. Upon its completion, Queensgate Centre became home to several renowned retailers such as John Lewis, British Home Stores, and Littlewoods who occupied some of the larger stores within the facility. With its diverse range of shops and amenities, it quickly became a popular destination for shoppers seeking retail therapy or leisurely outings. Finally opening its doors to eager visitors on March 9th, 1982, Queensgate Centre has since become an iconic symbol of trade and commerce in Peterborough. This historic photograph not only showcases bustling shoppers but also highlights how this vibrant shopping centre played a significant role in shaping local retail culture during that era.
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