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.”
13. Bridge to Rushmere
The pedestrian bridge at Lake Road, Craigavon at what is now known as Rushmere Shopping Centre. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
14. 2 unique original buildings
Two iconic buildings which formed the basis of the new city of Craigavon in the 1970s. Marleborough House and Craigavon Shopping Centre which later became Rushmere Shopping Centre. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
15. Green fields surround the centre
Splendid aerial shot of Craigavon and the early days of Rushmere Shopping Centre which used to be surrounded by green fields. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
16. Marley's
Another classic photo of Rushmere Shopping Centre which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre