Teesside Park remains one of the region’s busiest shopping parks.

Thousands of shoppers descend on the retail site, built on the former Stockton Race Course, each day.

But those spending a day out at the centre haven’t always had the same selection of shops to choose from, with retailers coming and going over the years.

Now-defunct brands once had bustling stores while some businesses who trade their now had never been heard of in the 90s when Teesside Park opened.

With a big year ahead as Primark plans to open there, we’ve taken a look through our archives and picked out a selection of snaps through the years showing how Teesside Park has changed.

The Northern Echo: The Academy Nightclub pictured here in 1996. The Academy Nightclub pictured here in 1996. (Image: ARCHIVE)

The Northern Echo: Shoe City was one of the brands based at Teesside Park in 1997.Shoe City was one of the brands based at Teesside Park in 1997. (Image: ARCHIVE)

The Northern Echo: TGI Friday's opened at Teesside Park in 2000.TGI Friday's opened at Teesside Park in 2000. (Image: ARCHIVE)

The Northern Echo: Inside the TGI Friday's restaurant in 2000.Inside the TGI Friday's restaurant in 2000. (Image: ARCHIVE)

The Northern Echo: The latest tech was available at 'The Computer Shop' in 2005.The latest tech was available at 'The Computer Shop' in 2005. (Image: ARCHIVE)

The Northern Echo: Parenting brand Mamas & Papas pictured here in 2006.Parenting brand Mamas & Papas pictured here in 2006. (Image: ARCHIVE)

The Northern Echo: Imperial City, pictured here in 2010, remained open until 2019.Imperial City, pictured here in 2010, remained open until 2019. (Image: ARCHIVE)

The Northern Echo: Crows queue outside Currys in 2010.Crows queue outside Currys in 2010. (Image: ARCHIVE)

The Northern Echo: HMV pictured here in 2013 on a snowy day before it closed. HMV pictured here in 2013 on a snowy day before it closed. (Image: ARCHIVE)

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