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Scotsman
4 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
31 photos chart the rise of UK shopping centres during the 70s and 80s
But shopping centres are a relatively new phenomenon in the UK, despite their obvious advantage of providing shelter from the vagaries of the British weather. They only started springing up in significant numbers in the 60s, before their popularity boomed during the 1970s and 80s. These photos take you back to those early days in the 70s and 80s, when shopping centres were still new and exciting. Back then they were mostly located within town and city centres, too, before the boom in out-of-town shopping centres, charged with killing off the country's high streets. This retro photo gallery shows shopping centres around the UK during the 1970s and 80s, many of which had just opened when these pictures were taken. Most of the shopping centres pictured are still going strong all these years later, albeit with a few name changes. But some look very different today, and the shops within have changed considerably, with Debenhams, BHS, C&A and Woolworths among the many casualties. As well as the shopping centres and the stores they contained, these photos capture some special visitors, from royalty in the form of Prince Philip and Princess Anne to the then ubiquitous duo Keith Harris and Orville. If you enjoyed these photos, you might like our look back at some of the most popular shops of the 60s and 70s which we have lost over the years. What's the best shopping centre you've ever visited? Let us know in the comments section. 1 . Queensgate Inside Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough, in 1982, showing British Home Stores and Etam | Heritage Images via Getty Images Photo: John Laing/Historic England Archive Photo Sales 2 . Eldon Square Eldon Square Shopping Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, in 1987, with the Bainbridge department store's cafe in the pod on stilts in the centre | Getty Images Photo: Historic England/Heritage Images Photo Sales 3 . Houndshill A giant Champagne cork pops as Mayor Collin Hanson opens Blackpool's Houndshill shopping centre in 1980 | Submitted Photo: Submitted Photo Sales 4 . Bull Ring The Bull Ring Shopping Centre, Birmingham, in 1971, with signs for Woolworths and the Commercial Union Assurance on the facade and market stalls of Bull Ring Open Market in the background | Getty Images Photo: Peter Trulock/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive Photo Sales
Fox News
2 days ago
- General
- Fox News
Princess Anne wants Prince William to ditch this concerning royal habit: expert
Princess Anne reportedly wants Prince William to ditch an annoying habit. Several royal experts claimed to Fox News Digital that the late queen's only daughter, who has been crowned "the hardest-working royal," is hopeful that her nephew will pick up the slack as he prepares to be king one day. "Prince William, in the past, had allegations that he was work-shy," royal expert Ian Pelham Turner claimed to Fox News Digital. "… The 'perfect prince' image may be slightly tarnished, and Princess Anne takes no prisoners." "My natural reaction is that Princess Anne will win this battle," Turner added. Turner's comments came shortly after The Sunday Times reported that William "annoys" his aunt when it comes to their shared royal duty. The U.K. published a profile of Anne leading up to her 75th birthday next month. Several unnamed sources close to the princess claimed that she would like to see the father of three do more "bread-and-butter" royal engagements. The outlet pointed out that only King Charles, as well as Anne and William, do investitures, and many of them take place at Windsor Castle, near William's home, Adelaide Cottage. "She's still doing most of the investitures [at Windsor] even though William lives there," a source close to Anne claimed to the outlet. "It annoys her." Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace for comment. Investitures are described as ceremonies in which a senior royal presents medals to people recognized for their significant contributions. The special services are traditionally held at either Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle. According to the royal family's website, there are about 30 investitures each year. "Princess Anne's well-deserved reputation stems from her ability to carry out everyday royal engagements without fanfare or praise," royal commentator Amanda Matta explained to Fox News Digital. "So seeing William, who lives just down the road from Windsor, skip out on investitures, she's still doing herself in her mid-70s? I imagine that would absolutely get under her skin." "With fewer working royals in the fold, and even fewer who can carry out significant engagements like investitures, Anne likely wants to see William take on more of the foundational royal work… not just the high-profile tours and splashier events," Matta shared. "The steady, day-in, day-out work is what keeps the monarchy visible and justifies their existence. It also feels like we're watching two very different generations define 'royal duty' in very different ways. Anne's motto is 'just get on with it,' while William always seems concerned with what an event says about the future of the crown." Despite Anne's reported personal feelings, she's adamant about supporting the heir to the throne. The outlet reported that Anne is "fond of her nephew" and will be by his side if she's still working when he accedes to the throne. And the feeling is mutual. Three weeks after suffering a horse-related accident, Anne returned to work, black eye and all. William and his wife, Kate Middleton, acknowledged her dedication on X: "Super trooper! So great to see you back so soon. W&C x." According to the outlet, William "is known to admire his aunt's devotion to duty." "Even if there is any annoyance, there's mutual respect as well as affection between Princess Anne and Prince William as all who know them can confirm," British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "Princess Anne remains most supportive of Prince William's future as king," she shared. "She admires his sense of duty and commitment to the crown as well as his being a good family man rather than so many of his Prince of Wales predecessors who have, throughout history, been notorious for their womanizing while awaiting ascending to the throne." "As Prince William grows into his role, we are likely to see more collaboration for future royal events, particularly at Windsor," Fordwich continued. "There is a balance to bear in mind between Prince William's current greater focus on his family versus the more traditional ceremonial approach Princess Anne has upheld. He is well aware of this." WATCH: PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON 'DEDICATED TO DUTY' AS MONARCHY'S FUTURE: A REAL PARTNERSHIP Fordwich pointed out that William has prioritized being a hands-on parent to his children, including his eldest Prince George, who is second in line to the throne. "By all accounts, Prince George is well-adjusted and a fine king in waiting," said Fordwich. "This is one of the most important roles Prince William has – to raise a great king. He's taking that role most seriously." According to People magazine, Anne will hold the most investiture ceremonies in 2025. In 2023, Anne attended the most engagements of any member of the royal family, reports revealed. She conducted 457 engagements, making her the most industrious for the third year running. William has been accused of being "work-shy" by critics for limiting his royal engagements. Prince Harry wrote about the label in his memoir "Spare." The Duke of Sussex pointed out that when the accusations first came to light, his brother was raising his firstborn, Prince George, and expecting his daughter Charlotte. "The papers were awash with stories about Willy being lazy, and the press had taken to calling him 'Work Shy Wills,' which was obscene, grossly unfair because he was busy having children and raising a family," wrote the 39-year-old. "He did as much as Pa wanted him to do, and sometimes that wasn't much because Pa and Camilla didn't want Willy and Kate getting loads of publicity. Pa and Camilla didn't like Willy and Kate drawing attention away from them on their causes. They'd openly scolded Willy about it many times." In May of this year, Ed Owens, a historian who writes about the British monarchy, told The New York Times that William has been revamping his reputation. The outlet reported that the 43-year-old met with President Donald Trump at the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, rode on a tank during a visit to British troops in Estonia, and represented his father at the funeral of Pope Frances. "William has sometimes been seen as work-shy, but we see him gravitating toward bigger, more media-friendly events," Owens told the outlet. "He's burnishing his reputation as a statesman." Shannon Felton Spence, a former British public affairs official, previously told Fox News Digital that William had prioritized raising his family over the years. But with the king's slimmed-down monarchy, he will be expected to juggle multiple roles. "[William and Catherine] have long been accused of being 'work-shy,' and frankly, it comes from a deep desire to provide a normal life for their family," she explained. "It was easier to accomplish that work-life balance in years past when the kids were young." "There were more working members of the family, and [William and Catherine] were less senior," she said. "But that's no longer the case. And they are going to need to get with the program. They are very duty-driven, and they have a heart for service, but sometimes the country, and indeed the world, expect to see them at a time when it may be inconvenient for them. And that's always been the essential conflict of that job – the crown comes first." As for Anne, she plans to continue working. "She has said her plan is to push on [with work] until she is 80, then start winding down a bit, and then copy the [late] Duke of Edinburgh and wind down completely at 90," a source told the Sunday Times.
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Princess Anne presents King's Award to Wellingborough Hindu group
The Princess Royal has presented a Hindu community charity with the King's Award for Voluntary recognises the contribution made by the Wellingborough District Hindu Association (WDHA) since it began more than 50 years Anne visited the organisation on 17 July but details have only just been released.A spokesperson from the WDHA said: "Volunteers are an integral part of our success, and this award is in recognition of their valuable contribution." WDHA began in the early 1970s, when local volunteers came together to form a community hub. After years of fundraising, they purchased a building that became the Sanatan Hindu Mandir, where members now meet. Princess Anne and Northamptonshire's lord-lieutenant James Saunders Watson were greeted with traditional Hindu customs, including a garland ceremony, before meeting with volunteers and local watched a folk dance performance showcasing India's cultural heritage and unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the day ended with the formal presentation of the King's of WDHA Vinod Patel said the visit helped to highlight "generations of volunteers whose dedication made this possible". Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
The surprising reason why Prince William 'annoys' his aunt Princess Anne is revealed
Princess Anne is often regarded as the 'hardest working' member of the royal family, and Prince William, the future King, no doubt admires his aunt's devotion to the monarchy. But perhaps their work goals differ ever-so slightly - as several sources claiming to be close to the Princess Royal, 74, told The Sunday Times that the King's sister would like to see her nephew do more 'bread-and-butter' royal engagements. For instance, only the monarch, Princess Anne and Prince William perform the investitures, the formal ceremonies where those who have been awarded a royal honour receive their insignia. Many of these take place at Windsor Castle, near the Prince of Wales' home of Adelaide Cottage. A source close to Princess Anne told the publication: 'She's still doing most of the investitures [at Windsor] even though William lives there. It annoys her.' The Royal Family's official website notes that around 30 Investitures are held each year, with over sixty recipients attending each ceremony, either in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, or in the Grand Reception Room at Windsor Castle. 'Investitures also happen occasionally at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, or overseas during State or Royal visits,' adds the site. 'Investitures are hosted by The King, The Princess Royal and The Prince of Wales.' Elsewhere in The Sunday Times article, published ahead of the royal's 75th birthday, it was revealed that Princess Anne's injuries after suffering a concussion last year were 'much worse' than the public knew at the time. The Princess Royal was admitted to intensive care last June with concussion and head injuries after reportedly being kicked by a horse at her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire. She was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for tests, treatment and observation, before returning to duties that July. Now, a source said to know Anne well has told The Sunday Times that her accident was 'so much worse' than initially revealed at the time. They said: 'Her accident was so much worse than anyone let on and it took quite a while for her to feel herself again.' Following her accident, Anne was forced to miss at least nine engagements, including a trip to Canada and a banquet for the Japanese State Visit in London. When Anne returned to work in July, she was seen sporting a black eye. Prince William and Kate shared a rare personal message on X/Twitter, writing: 'Super trooper! So great to see you back so soon. W&C x.' The royal, a skilled horsewoman who competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympics, was going for a walk when the incident occurred. The Princess Royal is often regarded as the 'hardest working' member of the royal family. Last year, Anne clocked up 474 engagements, with King Charles completing 372. She has been a cornerstone in the King's slimmed-down working monarchy, and has played a big role by stepping up in support of Charles amid his cancer diagnosis. The Princess is known for her no-nonsense approach and her commitment to royal duty, and the King made a point of making public his 'fondest love and well-wishes' for his sister after her accident. Anne was understood at the time to have been taking an evening stroll on her estate with horses nearby when she was hurt. The Princess was left with minor wounds to the head. Her medical team are understood to believe the injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse's head or legs. In January, speaking out about the accident for the first time, Anne said she remembers 'nothing' about it. Talking at the Grand Military Cup Day at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, Surrey, after a whirlwind trip to South Africa, Anne revealed that she was on the way to see chickens on her estate when the accident happened. When questioned whether the last thing she recalled was walking into a field, Anne said: 'No, I don't even remember that. 'I know where I thought I was going and that was to go to the chickens, no, nothing to do with horses.' She added that seeing the chickens was 'my regular visit, I don't have any idea what I was doing in the field, because I never normally went that way. 'It just... shows you - you never quite know, something [happens], and you might not recover.' Anne spent five nights in hospital after the accident on June 23 and did not return to public royal duties until almost three weeks later. Asked about any lasting ill effects, she lightened the mood and joked: 'Apparently not, at least I don't think so. As far as I know, nobody else thinks so - they haven't been honest enough to tell me yet. So far so good.' She added: 'You are sharply reminded that every day is a bonus really.' Interviewed after a whirlwind two-day tour of Cape Town, Anne also discussed her future and was asked whether retirement was an option, she replied: 'It really isn't written in, no. It isn't really an option, no, I don't think so.' Her father, the late Duke of Edinburgh, did retire from royal duties in 2017, but he was 96 when he took the decision and had supported Queen Elizabeth II for more than 65 years at the time. Anne is known for her busy work schedule, and as she approaches her 75th birthday in August, the royal will continue to lead the monarchy in various engagements. She carried out her first public engagement in 1969 aged 18 when she opened an educational and training centre in Shropshire, and a year later, she began her longest association with a charity, becoming president of Save the Children and later patron. Anne has two children - Peter Phillips, 47, and Zara Tindall, 44 - from her first marriage to Captain Mark Phillips, before their divorce in 1992. She has been married to Sir Timothy Laurence since December that year. Anne said: 'I don't think there's a retirement programme on this particular life. You're jolly lucky... if you can continue to be more or less compos mentis and last summer I was very close to not being.' She added: 'Take each day as it comes, they say.'
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Princess Anne's injuries after mystery horse accident were 'so much worse' than the public knew
Princess Anne 's injuries after suffering a concussion last year were 'much worse' than the public knew at the time, it has been revealed. The Princess Royal, 74, was admitted to intensive care last June with concussion and head injuries after reportedly being kicked by a horse at her Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire. She was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for tests, treatment and observation, before returning to duties that July. Now, a source said to know Anne well has told The Sunday Times that her accident was 'so much worse' than worse initially revealed at the time. They said: 'Her accident was so much worse than anyone let on and it took quite a while for her to feel herself again.' Following her accident, Anne was forced to miss at least nine engagements, including a trip to Canada and a banquet for the Japanese State Visit in London. When Anne returned to work in July, she was seen sporting a black eye. Prince William and Kate shared a rare personal message on X/Twitter, writing: 'Super trooper! So great to see you back so soon. W&C x.' The royal, a skilled horsewoman who competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympics, was going for a walk when the incident occurred. The Princess Royal is often regarded as the 'hardest working' member of the royal family, despite being a decade past the age of retirement. Last year, Anne clocked up 474 engagements, with King Charles completing 372. A former aide told the Times that they would often suggest Anne should tone-down her workload - but all to no avail. They said: 'I'd look at the diary and suggest, "Ma'am, you really can't do another weekend of engagements, it's your third weekend in a row." '"Why not?" she would say. 'Because I'll get a rocket from your husband on Monday asking, "When are we going to spend some time together".' She has been a cornerstone in the King's slimmed-down working monarchy, and has played a big role by stepping up in support of Charles amid his cancer diagnosis. The Princess is known for her no-nonsense approach and her commitment to royal duty, and the King made a point of making public his 'fondest love and well-wishes' for his sister after her accident. Anne was understood at the time to have been taking an evening stroll on her estate with horses nearby when she was hurt. The Princess was left with minor wounds to the head. Her medical team are understood to believe the injuries were consistent with a potential impact from a horse's head or legs. In January, speaking out about the accident for the first time, Anne said she remembers 'nothing' about it. Talking at the Grand Military Cup Day at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, Surrey, after a whirlwind trip to South Africa, Anne revealed that she was on the way to see chickens on her estate when the accident happened. When questioned whether the last thing she recalled was walking into a field, Anne said: 'No, I don't even remember that. 'I know where I thought I was going and that was to go to the chickens, no, nothing to do with horses.' She added that seeing the chickens was 'my regular visit, I don't have any idea what I was doing in the field, because I never normally went that way. 'It just... shows you - you never quite know, something [happens], and you might not recover.' Anne spent five nights in hospital after the accident on June 23 and did not return to public royal duties until almost three weeks later. Asked about any lasting ill effects, she lightened the mood and joked: 'Apparently not, at least I don't think so. As far as I know, nobody else thinks so - they haven't been honest enough to tell me yet. So far so good.' She added: 'You are sharply reminded that every day is a bonus really.' Interviewed after a whirlwind two-day tour of Cape Town, Anne also discussed her future and was asked whether retirement was an option, she replied: 'It really isn't written in, no. It isn't really an option, no, I don't think so. Her father, the late Duke of Edinburgh, did retire from royal duties in 2017, but he was 96 when he took the decision and had supported Queen Elizabeth II for more than 65 years at the time. Anne is known for her busy work schedule, and as she approaches her 75th birthday in August, the royal will continue to lead the monarchy in various engagements. She carried out her first public engagement in 1969 aged 18 when she opened an educational and training centre in Shropshire, and a year later, she began her longest association with a charity, becoming president of Save the Children and later patron. Anne has two children - Peter Phillips, 47, and Zara Tindall, 44 - from her first marriage to Captain Mark Phillips, before their divorce in 1992. She has been married to Sir Timothy Laurence since December that year. Anne said: 'I don't think there's a retirement programme on this particular life.' 'You're jolly lucky... if you can continue to be more or less compos mentis and last summer I was very close to not being.' She added: 'Take each day as it comes, they say.' Last month royal fans praised Anne's unwavering dedication to royal duties as she joined the King's birthday parade on horseback - one year after being hit in the head by a horse. They compared the 74-year-old - who is the late Queen Elizabeth II 's only daughter - to Princess Charlotte, the 10-year-old daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The Princess Royal was the picture of grace as she rode through the procession in full military regalia while saluting the adoring crowd that gathered in central London to catch a glimpse of Britain's most famous family. The Princess did not shy away from the task of representing the family at the Trooping the Colour festivities on Saturday - as fans noted the similarities between Charlotte and the 'hardest-working' royal. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one person wrote online: 'I think the daughter Princess [Charlotte] will be a force, just like Princess Anne is.' Another made the same connection, writing of the youngster's parade appearance: 'Princess Charlotte is giving Princess Anne vibes here! She is such a beautiful little girl!' Many pointed to the apparent fortitude of the female royals, with one fan saying: 'The females are the strength, including Princess Anne.' A classic picture of tradition and elegance, Anne has a loyal fanbase. One watcher of the elaborate procession wrote: 'Princess Anne is such an amazing lady. Dedicated, loyal, and hard working. A credit to the Royal family.'
