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.”
9. Unique facade
Iconic architecture of Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, Co Armagh which is celebrating its 50th birthday. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
10. Crazy Prices
Memories of shopping at Crazy Prices at Rushmere Shopping Centre, Craigavon, Co Armagh. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
11. Early stages
In the early stages of the building of what is now known as Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, Co Armagh. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
12. Off licence memories
Who remembers this off licence at the old Craigavon Shopping Centre? Maybe you know the lady at the till. Now known as Rushmere Shopping Centre, and celebrating it's 50th birthday, we would love to hear from you. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre