Freeport Castleford opened in September 1999 and proved an instant hit among bargain-hunters looking for their retail fix. It provided protection from mother nature thanks to vast canopies as well as along eating, drinking cafes, and entertainment options like a children's playground. The designer outlet welcomed its one millionth visitor just three months after first opening its doors. Enjoy these photo memories from when it first opened. It was was renamed Junction 32 after a refurbishment in 2006. READ MORE: 38 of the best photos take you back to Castleford in the mid 1990s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
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Freeport held auditions in November 1999 for busking jobs at Tetley's Brewery Wharf. Pictured in action is fire eater Richard Compton. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
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Goldmime, a group of mime artists from Garforth also auditioned. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
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Ceadhli House from Castleford perforn at the auditions. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
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Julia Hampson, a violinist from Wakefield, was also hoping to land one of the busking jobs. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
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'Swing Jive' - Joyce Haslewood and Brian Nicholls from Headingley - perform at the auditions. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
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December 1999 and Freeport manager Mark Bishop pours a glass of champagne for Tracey Farmer who became the site's one millionth visitor since opening. Tracey received £500 for a shopping spree. | Sean Spencer Photo: Sean Spencer