It was September 23 1976 when the new Craigavon Shopping Centre (now Rushmere Shopping Centre) officially opened launching a new development which would become the heart of the new town.
In these photos the centre is mostly surrounded by green fields with some of the then ‘new’ developments in the background.
Rushmere Shopping Centre is celebrating this Golden Anniversary with a weekend of 70s nostalgia including a live band, DJ and dressing up 70s style!
There’ll be plenty of nostalgic fun and family activities… including a 70’s dress up competition and more. They will also be inviting people to share their favourite memories.
Manager Martin Walsh said: “Rushmere has been part of the lives of so many people across our community for five decades and this milestone is really about thanking our customers, retailers and staff who have made the centre what it is today.”
1. Great memories
Who remembers these shops at the old Craigavon Shopping Centre? Maybe you know someone in the photo? Rushmere Shopping Centre is celebrating it's 50th birthday. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
2. Aerial view from 1981
Craigavon Shopping Centre in Craigavon, Co Armagh in 1981. Now known as Rushmere Shopping Centre, it is celebrating its 50th birthday. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
3. Signing the contract in 1976
Mr Wilson signing the contract regarding Craigavon Shopping Centre on August 16, 1976. It would later become Rushmere Shopping Centre and is celebrating its 50th birthday. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
4. Iconic
The iconic roof structure of Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, Co Armagh which was build in the 1970s. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre