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Opening ceremony JLP01_09_842062
THE LANES SHOPPING CENTRE, GLOBE LANE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA. HRH The Duke of Gloucester and the Mayor of Carlisle, councillor Ian Stockdale, with other dignitaries standing beside a plaque commemorating the official opening ceremony of The Lanes Shopping Centre.
The contract for The Lanes Shopping Centre was awarded to John Laing Construction, Northern Division in October 1982 taking approximately two years to build. The H type configuration of the complex was built in reinforced concrete frames on pile caps and ground beams, with a large basement area at the lower end of the site. The complex included four major stores, 50 smaller shopping units, a three-level county library, 27 housing units, offices and a multi-storey car park. The shopping centre was officially opened on 19th November 1984 by HRH The Duke of Gloucester
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1980s Ceremony People Royalty Shopping Centre
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Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a perfect blend of history and functionality. Featuring an iconic image from the Historic England Archive, "Opening ceremony JLP01_09_842062" by Joh, this mug showcases a special moment in time when HRH The Duke of Gloucester and the Mayor of Carlisle, councillor Ian Stockdale, graced The Lanes Shopping Centre in Carlisle, Cumbria for its opening ceremony. Relive this historic moment every day with a warm beverage in your hands. Our high-quality Photo Mugs are designed to bring your favorite images to life, making each sip a journey back in time. Order yours today and make your mug collection truly unique! #HistoricMoments #PhotoMug #HistoricEngland
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This print captures a momentous occasion in the history of The Lanes Shopping Centre, located in Carlisle, Cumbria. In this image, HRH The Duke of Gloucester and the Mayor of Carlisle, councillor Ian Stockdale, along with other esteemed dignitaries, stand proudly beside a plaque that commemorates the official opening ceremony of this iconic shopping destination. The construction of The Lanes Shopping Centre was entrusted to John Laing Construction's Northern Division in October 1982. Over the course of two years, this architectural marvel took shape and became a symbol of progress for the city. Built with reinforced concrete frames on pile caps and ground beams, its unique H type configuration boasted an expansive basement area at its lower end. The grandeur of The Lanes Shopping Centre is evident through its impressive features. It housed four major stores and 50 smaller shopping units to cater to every shopper's needs. Additionally, it offered a three-level county library, 27 housing units, offices for various businesses, and a multi-storey car park. On November 19th, 1984, amidst great anticipation and excitement from both locals and visitors alike, HRH The Duke of Gloucester officially inaugurated The Lanes Shopping Centre. This event marked not only the beginning of a new era for retail in Carlisle but also celebrated the remarkable collaboration between architecture and commerce. This extraordinary photograph serves as a testament to both the historical significance and architectural prowess embodied by The Lanes Shopping Centre
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