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.”
5. Meeting place
The expansive shopping mall was always a great meeting place throughout the years. Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, Co Armagh is celebrating its 50th birthday. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
6. Expansive mall
A view of the mall at Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, Co Armagh which is celebrating its 50th birthday. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
7. Looking for a poster in the 1970s
Checking out posters in the 1970s. Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, Co Armagh is celebrating its 50th birthday. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
8. Brings back memories
Many of great memories of the various shops at Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, Co Armagh throughout the decades. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre