People hung out with friends and family there, went on shopping trips, and worked there.
Now it is to be demolished, creating a new era in the city. Here we looking back at the bustling shopping centre over the years.
Popular kiosk at the shopping centre (Image: Newsquest)
Old market cross from the original site at Westgate entrance (Image: Newsquest)
Youngsters entertain Christmas shoppers (Image: Newsquest)
A range of goods on sale in the market (Image: Newsquest)
The market has been popular for decades (Image: Newsquest)
The landmark fountains and escalators (Image: Newsquest)
Remember the Hippo slide? (Image: submitted)
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