Thirty-one years ago saw Ipswich reach new heights with the opening of the multi-million pound Buttermarket Shopping Centre. 

October 1, 1992 saw people in the town see the way they shopped change forever, as their favourite brands came under one roof. 

Here are nine pictures of the Buttermarket to show how it has changed through the years. 

Ipswich Star: The Buttermarket opened its doors to Ipswich in 1992The Buttermarket opened its doors to Ipswich in 1992 (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich Star: Department store Allders was based in the Buttermarket, but closed in 2005Department store Allders was based in the Buttermarket, but closed in 2005 (Image: Newsquest)

Department store Allders closed its doors in 2005 after the firm fell into administration. 

Ipswich Star: Inside the former Allders store in March 2006Inside the former Allders store in March 2006 (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich Star: People outside the Buttermarket in 2003People outside the Buttermarket in 2003 (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich Star: People flocked to the opening of TJ Hughes in 2006People flocked to the opening of TJ Hughes in 2006 (Image: Newsquest)Ipswich Star: The front of the Buttermarket Shopping CentreThe front of the Buttermarket Shopping Centre (Image: Newsquest)Ipswich Star: Auditions for The X Factor were previously held at the centreAuditions for The X Factor were previously held at the centre (Image: Newsquest)Ipswich Star: Transformations to the centre taking placeTransformations to the centre taking place (Image: Newsquest)Ipswich Star: The new look Buttermarket Shopping CentreThe new look Buttermarket Shopping Centre (Image: Newsquest)