Meadowhall has 280 shops but just 20 of them have survived since day one.
The elite club includes global names and familiar brands including KFC, McDonald’s and M&S. But it also features some with a lower profile including Music Box and Oliver’s Childrenswear, both in small units in The Lanes, and Caffe Massarella at the end of The Avenue.
The group of originals lost a member last year when Santander - formerly Abbey National - left The Arcade, blaming internet banking for a drop in customers.
We list all the survivors here, with thanks to centre director Darren Pearce (who started in 1994).
The group of originals lost a member last year when Santander - formerly Abbey National - left The Arcade, blaming internet banking for a drop in customers.