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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13. St George's Shopping Centre through the ages
St. Georges' Shopping Centre, Preston c.1964. Photo: n/a
14. St George's Shopping Centre through the ages
Rainy Evening at St. Georges' Shopping Centre, Preston 1966 Photo: n/a
15. St George's Shopping Centre through the ages
St. Georges' Shopping Centre, Preston c.1964. Photo: n/a
16. St George's Shopping Centre through the ages
A crowd of over 40,000 attended the opening on the new St George’s Shopping Centre in Preston in 1969. It was originally planned and built as an open air facility but was later fully enclosed. Some of the shops seen in this image are: Cyril lord (carpets) Lewis Separates, Marks & Spencers, Dawes, Melias, Curtis Shoes and Wyles. Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive. Photo: Preston Digital Archive