In 2021, Idlewells Shopping Centre celebrated its 50th anniversary.
2025 marks the shopping centre’s 54th year.
Here is a look back at photos from the centre since 1971.

5. 2007 snapshot
Sutton town centre: Idlewells Shopping Centre. 2007. Photo: Shirley Watson

6. Rawesome fun
Time To Explore event at Idlewells Shopping Centre in 2022. Amy Beilby meets the Raptor. Photo: Brian Eyre

7. Idlewells indoor market
You can find Emma and Richard's book in Idlewells indoor market, inside Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton. One of the current occupiers (2024). Photo: Brian Eyre

8. Fundraising hero
Here is Alan, a well-known shopping centre fundraiser, pictured alongside staff at Idlewells Shopping Centre. Photo: Idewells
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