The crowds turned out in force for the visit of Princess Anne to open the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. Were you there and what do you remember of it all?The crowds turned out in force for the visit of Princess Anne to open the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. Were you there and what do you remember of it all?
The crowds turned out in force for the visit of Princess Anne to open the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. Were you there and what do you remember of it all?

Golden memories of Middleton Grange as it reaches 50 years old - but how many scenes do you remember?

Would you believe it! Fifty years have passed since Hartlepool’s shopping centre first opened.
By Chris Cordner
Published 28th Mar 2020, 11:00 BST
Updated 30th Mar 2020, 17:05 BST

It was a royal occasion with Princess Anne there to perform the opening duties.

Since then, we have seen shops of all varieties come and go.

But let’s go back to the very early days for a look at the shops we first knew and loved – as well as a reminder of that opening day.

The Princess arrives at Middleton Grange. Were you there for the special occasion?

1. On her way

The Princess arrives at Middleton Grange. Were you there for the special occasion? Photo: Hartlepool Mail

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A warm Hartlepool welcome awaited Princess Anne on that day in May 1970.

2. A warm welcome

A warm Hartlepool welcome awaited Princess Anne on that day in May 1970. Photo: Hartlepool Mail

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The Workwear Supplies shop was a 70s favourite for many but was it for you?

3. A popular choice

The Workwear Supplies shop was a 70s favourite for many but was it for you? Photo: HM

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Books Fashions in Hartlepool shopping centre. Did you buy a bargain or two there?

4. Was this place all the fashion?

Books Fashions in Hartlepool shopping centre. Did you buy a bargain or two there? Photo: HM

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