Built in the seventies, the shopping centre hasn’t changed much over the years, however the shops inside are very different in 2022 compared to all those years ago.
Have a look through our gallery and see if you can spot your favourite shop from years ago – were you a Saturday worker at Wigfalls, or a shop assistant at Syd Booths?
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. Fountains
The fountains were a source of amusement for children who visited. Photo: JPIMedia
. Demolition
A number of buildings on West Gate were demolished to make way for the new shopping centre Photo: JPIMedia
2. Fountains
The fountains were a source of amusement for children who visited. Photo: JPIMedia
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