This year will see Manchester's Trafford Centre reach a milestone 25 years since it first welcomed shoppers through its doors.
In that time, the Trafford Centre has seen some dramatic changes. Opened on September 10, 1998, the shopping centre has expanded with major developments including the Great Hall, the redesigned Barton Square, and an ever-changing retail and restaurant line-up.
When it opened, the Trafford Centre was the largest shopping centre in the UK, creating 7,000 jobs for the local area. It is currently the third largest shopping centre in the UK by retail size in square metres, after Westfield in London and intu Metrocentre in Gateshead.
