This clutch of rare scenes go right back to when the Poulton shopping centre was first built in the early 1970s – including on its opening day. It was a real attraction for Poulton. It enhanced its shopping facilities with a new, modern, all-under-cover shopping mall and people from across the Fylde would enjoy a shopping trip there. Shops came and went over the years, including Ethel Austin a decade or so ago. It also housed nightclubs including The Hub and Peppermint Lounge. In 2016 it underwent it’s biggest redesign since its 70s construction at a cost of £6.7m –incorporating the new Booths store. But for now these images will take you back to earlier times and are bound to stir the memories.
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1. Teanlowe Centre
Remember Cobweb Records? This was in 1974 when the finishing touches were being made to the new centre Photo: National World
2. Teanlowe Centre
Teanlowe Gallery and Kiddie Kare were among the first shops Photo: National World
3. Teanlowe Centre
Another scene from around the opening of the Teanlowe in the 70s Photo: National World
4. Teanlowe Centre
Something Special sold all kinds of giftware - this was 2002 Photo: Dave Nelson
5. Teanlowe Centre
June 1987 - Martins Newsagents, Teanlowe's Kitchen and the chemist Photo: National World
6. Teanlowe Centre
This was the opening day and the shops were still getting ready to open Photo: National World