It went from being a place of heavy industry to a venue for light entertainment in the 1990s.
Valley Centertainment opened in 1998 and is still going strong today, with venues such as Cineworld and Hollywood Bowl, plus a range of bars and restaurants.
1. Cocktail crew
Staff at the Old Orleans bar at the Valley Centertainment complex prepare for the opening night Photo: Submitted
2. Musical mischief
From left, Tony Godfrey as Fatty Arbuckle, Sally Woolhouse as Mabel and Martin Peacock as Mack, stars of Croft House Operatic Society's show Mack & Mabel, pictured at Fatty Arbuckle's restaurant at Valley Centertainment Photo: Roger Nadal
3. In their cups!
Manager Andy Flanagan with bras left behind at Brannigans bar at Valley Centertainment in July 2003 Photo: Roger Nadal
4. And tonight, Matthew...
Some of the 23 acts taking part in a Stars in their Eyes contest at Brannigans Bar, Valley Centertainment Photo: Steve Ellis