Trafford Centre

As The Trafford Centre in Manchester turns 25 in 2023, we look back at how eager shoppers greeted the shopping mall on its very first day in business.

Our photographer Iain Lynn was there to capture the action, with lots of excited folk snapping up bargains and checking out the new food hall for a welcome cuppa. Here, we take a fun look back at the opening day in a series of his colourful pictures from the time - have a look and see how As The Trafford Centre in Manchester turns 25 in 2023, we look back at how eager shoppers greeted the shopping mall on its very first day in business.