Originally an open-air centre, the centre may have had a new roof installed during a refurbishment in 1981, but there are still a handful of pictures of the centre’s open-air days. Take a look at some of our best shots from St George’s over the years...
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1. St George's Shopping Centre through the ages
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. Photo: National World
2. St George's Shopping Centre through the ages
England soccer skipper Bryan Robson scored a big hit with his fans when he made an appearance in Preston to open his own shop - Birthdays - in St George's Shopping Centre. Photo: RETRO
3. St George's Shopping Centre through the ages
St George's Shopping Centre, Preston Photo: n/a
4. St George's Shopping Centre through the ages
St. Georges' Shopping Centre, Preston c.1964. Photo: n/a