BRADFORD’S Kirkgate Shopping Centre has been a backdrop to many people’s lives.

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.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Popular kiosk at the shopping centre Popular kiosk at the shopping centre (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Old market cross from the original site at Westgate entrance Old market cross from the original site at Westgate entrance (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Youngsters entertain Christmas shoppers Youngsters entertain Christmas shoppers (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A range of goods on sale in the market A range of goods on sale in the market (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The market has been popular for decades The market has been popular for decades (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The landmark fountains and escalators The landmark fountains and escalators (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Remember the Hippo slide?Remember the Hippo slide? (Image: submitted)