Eldon Square has always had a prominent place in Newcastle life.
People from around the North East travel to the centre for all of their shopping needs, a fact that has remained the same for decades.
But over the years Eldon Square has undergone a lot of change. Can you remember Bainbridge’s cafe up in its futuristic dome? Or what about the conversation pit that was around in the 70s.
Thanks to Newcastle Libraries we have access to some amazing photos which document the city’s past, including just how much Eldon Square has changed. How much do you recognise?
Do you remember the greengrocers in the Green Market? What about the Greggs right next door?
Shops have come and gone yet the shopping centre largely remains the same.
5. Information desk in 1976
A view of the interior of Eldon Square Shopping Centre Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1976. The photograph shows the Information desk. (Newcastle Libraries) | NL
6. Fenwicks in 1976
A 1976 view of the interior of Eldon Square Shopping Centre with Fenwicks in the forefront. (Newcastle Libraries) | NL
7. Green Market in 1978
A view of a row of shops in the Green Market Eldon Square Shopping Centre Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1978. (Newcastle Libraries) | NL
8. Green Market at Christmas
A view of the Green Market Eldon Square Shopping Centre Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1980. The photograph has been taken from the back of the Green Market looking towards Clayton Street. (Newcastle Libraries) | NL