Here’s a photo which will strike a chord with many Looking Back readers. It was taken in 1985 and shows part of Blackburn shopping centre.

How many of you remember the glass covered walkway and open area in front of WH Smith’s?

Even the sign is nostalgic, pointing towards Lord Square and the market area. Lord Square would disappear when the current Mall development took pace along with the walkway you can see here.

And did anyone visit Grandma Lee’s bakery? If you have any photos of the shopping centre, email bygones@nqnw.co.uk or leave a comment.