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.”
17. Birds eye view
Slightly foggy aerial view over what is now known as Rushmere Shopping Centre with some of the new developments in Craigavon in the background. Photo: Photo courtesy of Rushmere Shopping Centre
18. How it all began
Craigavon Shopping Centre, now Rushmere, under construction. LM1310-504con Photo: Contributed