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Opening Yate Shopping Centre JLP01_08_071866
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Date: 20th April 2022
Source: Historic England
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Opening Yate Shopping Centre JLP01_08_071866
Yate Shopping Centre, Yate, South Gloucestershire. A large crowd of people gathered around the fountain on Four Seasons Square for the official opening of Yate Shopping Centre.
Yate shopping centre was designed by architects Stone, Toms and Partners and was constructed by Laing. It was built to serve a growing population and was a link between the old village and the new town with its modern houses. The shopping centre consisted of four wide shopping precincts linked by a centre court, housing four banks, a supermarket and a Woolworths store. There were also large car parks and a bus terminal. The official opening of Yate Shopping Centre took place on 25th September 1965 with Coronation Street actress, Pat Phoenix (Elsie Tanner), carrying out the ceremony watched by radio and TV personality, Ted Ray
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This print captures the historic moment of the official opening of Yate Shopping Centre in South Gloucestershire. The image showcases a large crowd of excited people gathered around the magnificent fountain on Four Seasons Square, eagerly awaiting the commencement of this significant event. Yate Shopping Centre, designed by renowned architects Stone, Toms and Partners and constructed by Laing, was a remarkable architectural feat that aimed to cater to the needs of a burgeoning population. Serving as a vital link between the old village and new town with its contemporary housing developments, this shopping centre boasted four spacious shopping precincts interconnected by a central court. It housed various amenities including four banks, a supermarket, and even featured an iconic Woolworths store. On September 25th, 1965, amidst great anticipation and fanfare, Coronation Street actress Pat Phoenix (known for her role as Elsie Tanner) had the honor of inaugurating Yate Shopping Centre. This memorable ceremony was witnessed by esteemed radio and TV personality Ted Ray. The photograph not only encapsulates the bustling atmosphere surrounding this grand opening but also provides us with valuable insight into 1960s retail culture. With its vibrant ambiance filled with joyous faces and architectural splendor highlighted by the stunning fountain centerpiece, this image serves as an invaluable historical artifact preserved within Historic England's Archive collection.
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