Now lets look at Shopping in Jarrow...
Arndale Centres were the first "American-style" shopping malls to be built in the United Kingdom. After the end of World War II a company called the Arndale Property Trust developed the first site and...
Guess what!?
The first Arndale Centre was opened in JARROW in 1961!
Only Twenty two Arndales have been built in the United Kingdom!
Guess what!?
The first Arndale Centre was opened in JARROW in 1961!
Only Twenty two Arndales have been built in the United Kingdom!
The Viking Centre in 1963
This is a picture of Jarrow Arndale Centre two years after it opened in 1963.
The Viking Centre Today
This is a picture of Jarrow shopping centre which is now known as 'The Viking Centre'.
There are many shops here where local people can buy food and clothes.
There are many shops here where local people can buy food and clothes.
Statue: The Spirit of Jarrow
A life-sized bronze statue to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Jarrow march was put in the Viking Centre!
The Statue is called 'The Spirit of Jarrow'
The Statue is called 'The Spirit of Jarrow'