Stars light up the Trafford Centre in fascinating throwback photos - from baby Brooklyn Beckham to Monica Lewinsky

Manchester's landmarks, shopping and culture has always been a magnet for crowds and celebrities - and the nineties and noughties were no exception.

Back in September 1998, The Trafford Centre opened its doors for the very first time, seeing big retailers to sign up straight away, with some of the first spaces being taken by Selfridges , Debehnhams and Boots.

But the popular shopping destination also attracted huge stars in its first decade for performances, book signings and its many stores.

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Here , we take a brief look back at some of the stars who lit up The Trafford Centre from 1998 to 2008 - from the Beckhams to Monica Lewinsky.

We chose a range of appearances from different celebrities over ten years. But, if there is someone we should have included, please let us know in the comments section.

The Trafford Centre hadn't even been open a year when it attracted huge stars from the UK and across the pond.

In March 1999, hundreds queued to meet Monica Lewinsky, former Intern at The White House, who was on a book signing tour.

For the signing of Monica's Story, she wore a Manchester United scarf.

New mum Victoria Beckham and then six-month old son Brooklyn were spotted on a shopping trip at The Trafford Centre on September 27, 1999.

Sporting a black cap and jeans and holding her first-born, this picture was taken before The Spice Girls announced their indefinite hiatus in 2000 and when husband David was playing for Manchester United.

Things came full circle in 2017 when Brooklyn, then 18, attended a top secret book signing at the Trafford Centre for his photography book, What I See.

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