We have dug deep in the our photo archive to bring you the first days and opening days of 18 shops in Doncaster's Frenchgate.
Who can you spot queuing to meet the celebrity of the moment or watching the ribbon being cut?
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9. HMV
Duncan James, former singer with pop band Blue, cut the tape to officially open the new HMV store in 2006. Looking on are shop manager Andy Baxter, HMV dog, Nipper, and Trax DJ CK. Photo: Steve Taylor

10. Ottakaks
The Duke of Kent who officially opened the Frenchgate in 2006 but pictured outside Otakaks book shop Photo: Steve Taylor

11. Trades Club
MP Rosie Winterton officially opened the new Trades Club in The Frenchgate Centre along with club officials back in 2008 Photo: submitted

12. Poundland
Coronation Street star Antony Cotton opens Poundlands 200th store in Doncasters Frenchgate Centre with manager Dean Ingham in 2008 Photo: Dean Atkins

