Shoppers in St George's Shopping Centre, Preston had an unexpected pleasure when 34 of the finalists for the Miss Preston Guild contest lined up in the sunshine to pose for an LEP Photographer. Eighteen of the girls represent Preston firms and the others have been chosen from four heats open to the public which attracted more than 200 entries. The final of the competition will be held on May 12th at the Press Ball in the Public Hall, Preston. April 1972.placeholder image
Shoppers in St George's Shopping Centre, Preston had an unexpected pleasure when 34 of the finalists for the Miss Preston Guild contest lined up in the sunshine to pose for an LEP Photographer. Eighteen of the girls represent Preston firms and the others have been chosen from four heats open to the public which attracted more than 200 entries. The final of the competition will be held on May 12th at the Press Ball in the Public Hall, Preston. April 1972.

St George's Centre Preston: 10 pictures that show city shopping centre through the years

The future is looking bright for the St George's Shopping Centre.

The long-term viability of the centre was not so clear-cut before it was bought out of administration in August by the Blackburn-based Adhan Group, who see it as the "jewel in its crown."

The multi-million pound centre has a storied history and opened way back in November 1964. Do you remember it looking like this?

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