At the end of last month, we reported how a wave of new retailers were planned with owners announcing that food court plans will also be resurrected.
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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9. St George's Shopping Centre through the ages
What a din! Verco the clown gave his young fans a slight case of earache with his musical performance on an old car horn. They had gathered round to watch his show in St George's Centre as part of Preston shopping festival Photo: RETRO
10. St George's Shopping Centre through the ages
It was a case of being quick on the draw when Preston shoppers came face-to-face with a gang of coyboys in St George's Shopping Centre. The wild west showdown was part of Preston's first ever Country and Western Festival, organised by the Ribdale Western Club Photo: RETRO
11. St George's Shopping Centre through the ages
St. Georges' Shopping Centre, Preston c.1964. Photo: National World
12. St George's Shopping Centre through the ages
Lancashire Artillery Band performing at St George's Shopping Centre in Preston Photo: RETRO