Princess Anne's visit to open the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, May 27th 1970. She can be seen walking down the bottom end of the shopping centre, possibly on her way to the College of Art. The Princess is accompanied by the Mayoress Mrs. Tuson and other dignitaries and bodyguards. Pools Surplus Stores is visible on the right.
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Date (of image) : 27/5/1970
Creator : Northern Daily Mail
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Middleton Grange Shopping Centre was built in 1969 and officially opened by Princess Anne on 27th May, 1970. Originally open to the elements, it was converted to an Indoor Shopping Centre in 1992.
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