People in a shopping centre
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People in a shopping centre
People in a shopping centre (possibly in Gateshead), designed to look like an olde worlde shopping street. Date: circa 1980
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Media ID 14346599
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1980 Bright Colours Cottage Eighties Fake Fence Gateshead Lighting Lights Mall Picket Shopping
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Blast from the Past: Nostalgic Scenes of Shopping in Gateshead's Olde Worlde Centre (circa 1980) 2. In this photograph, we are transported back in time to the vibrant and colourful shopping centre of Gateshead, circa 1980. The scene exudes a charming, olde worlde charm, reminiscent of a quaint European shopping street, yet distinctly British in its character. 3. The photograph features a lively crowd of men and women, each engrossed in their shopping endeavours. Their brightly coloured outfits and cheerful expressions add to the overall atmosphere of excitement and joy. 4. The shops, adorned with intricate signage and inviting displays, beckon shoppers with their wares. The lighting, a combination of warm, white picket fence-style lamps and the natural light filtering through the large windows, creates a warm and inviting ambiance. 5. The centre itself is a delightful mix of the traditional and the modern. Fake, cottage-style buildings with white picket fences line the streets, while the shops offer a wide range of goods, from groceries and household items to clothing and electronics. 6. The photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia, transporting us back to a time when shopping was a leisurely activity, a social event, and a chance to connect with friends and family. The 1980s, with its bold colours, bright lights, and lively energy, is captured in all its glory in this image. 7. Overall, this photograph is a beautiful reminder of the charm and character of shopping centres from the past. It invites us to take a moment to appreciate the simple pleasures of life and the joy of browsing through the aisles of a bustling shopping centre, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of a bygone era.
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