Our pictures show the building of the Arndale Centre, later renamed the Frenchgate Centre, and some of the shops you have loved and lost.
. Before
Looking back at the St Sepulchre Gate shops before the construction of the Arndale Centre Photo: submitted
. Construction
View from the Co-op showing the Doncaster Arndale Centre construction Photo: Submitted
. John Collier
Our picture shows John Collier tailors with building work on the Doncaster Arndale Centre in the background Photo: submitted
. St Sepulchre Gate
Some of the shops in St Sepulchre Gate before the Arndale Centre construction work began Photo: Submitted Picture
. Opening
HRH The Princess Margaret officially opens the Arndale Centre, Doncaster, July 6, 1976 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
5. Opening
HRH The Princess Margaret officially opens the Arndale Centre, Doncaster, July 6, 1976 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
6. Walk-about
HRH The Princess Margaret pictured with staff as she opens the Arndale Centre, Doncaster, July 6, 1976 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
7. Entrance
The entrance to the Arndale Centre, now Frenchgate. The Golden Egg cafe is on the left with Bradley's Records on the right. (Photo: Chris Richmond) Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
8. Nostalgia
A nostalgic shot of the Arndale Centre in the 1980s Photo: Sheffield Newspapers