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Unveiling ceremony JLP01_09_810126
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Date: 16th March 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Joh
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Source: Historic England Archive
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Unveiling ceremony JLP01_09_810126
QUEENSGATE CENTRE, CITY OF PETERBOROUGH. Sir Maurice Laing, Sir Christopher Higgins; Chairman of Peterborough Development Corporation, and other guests posed beside the foundation stone for the Queensgate Shopping Centre during the unveiling ceremony.
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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Media ID 24561507
© Historic England Archive
1980s Ceremony People Shopping Centre Plaque
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the historic unveiling ceremony of the Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough. In this image, Sir Maurice Laing and Sir Christopher Higgins, along with other esteemed guests, stand proudly beside the foundation stone of this iconic shopping destination. The contract for the construction of Queensgate Centre was awarded to Laing in 1975, but various planning enquiries and design changes caused delays in its commencement. Finally, in April 1978, the inauguration ceremony marked a significant milestone for Peterborough's development. Situated at the heart of Peterborough, this multi-level shopping centre was meticulously designed to accommodate a large car park and a new bus station. The larger stores within Queensgate were set to be occupied by renowned retailers such as John Lewis, British Home Stores, and Littlewoods. After years of anticipation and hard work from all involved parties, Queensgate Centre opened its doors to eager shoppers on March 9th, 1982. This photograph not only showcases an important moment in Peterborough's history but also serves as a testament to the visionaries who transformed an idea into reality. Preserved by Historic England Archive and captured during the vibrant era of the 1980s when shopping centres became focal points for communities across Britain; this image is a timeless reminder of progress and celebration.
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