Glass Place Mat : John Hall gives Tynesides £150 million shopping centre a champagne send off

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John Hall gives Tynesides £150 million shopping centre a champagne send off

John Hall gives Tynesides £ 150 million shopping centre a champagne send off today as the first girders were slotted into place. 5th February 1985

Staff
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Gateshead
England

Media ID 21686217

© Mirrorpix

Building Site Businessman Champagne Development Hard Hats Shopping Centre Suits Tradition Smashing

Glass Place Mat (Set of 4)

Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.

Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 16.8cm (10" x 6.6")

Estimated Product Size is 27.5cm x 22.5cm (10.8" x 8.9")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1980s, witnessing a momentous occasion in Tyneside's history. John Hall, a prominent businessman and visionary developer, is seen giving the newly constructed £150 million shopping centre an extravagant champagne send-off. The atmosphere is electric as the first girders are carefully slotted into place on February 5th, 1985. The image captures the essence of progress and ambition during that era. Amidst the bustling building site adorned with hard hats and suits, John Hall stands tall as he upholds tradition by smashing a bottle of champagne against one of the pillars. This symbolic act signifies not only his confidence in this grand project but also his dedication towards transforming Tyneside's retail landscape. The Metrocentre, as it would come to be known later on, was set to become an iconic landmark for generations to come. Its development marked a turning point for Tyneside's economic growth and prosperity. As we gaze at this photograph today, we can't help but marvel at how far our society has progressed since then. This print serves as a reminder of the visionaries who shape our cities and leave lasting legacies behind them. It encapsulates both nostalgia for the past and hope for future developments yet to come. Let us cherish these moments frozen in time while celebrating their significance in shaping our collective memory.

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