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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13. Wimpy
Donny the Dog helps Ian Bell and his team to officially open the Wimpy restaurant in the Frenchgate Centre in 2009 Photo: staff
14. The Fragrance Shop
L-R-Olivia Pearson, Alys Talkowski and Chris Corbett. Staff at the opening of The Fragrance Shop in the Frenchgate Centre in 2009 Photo: Holly Allen
15. The Original Lash and Nail bar
Rebecca Taylor, (middle) formally of Locks and Lashes, has expanded her business by opening new premises 'The Original Lash and Nail bar', in the Frenchgate Centre. Julie Wilson, Success Doncaster Programme Manager, officially opened the bar along with Rebecca Murray, Beauty Therapist, Rebecca Taylor, owner, Rachael Riches, Manager/nail Technician and Laura Ellis, Nail Technician in 2009 Photo: submitted