And some of those shoppers have been captured on camera by photographers from the Gazette. Were you among them?
We have views from 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2013 for you to enjoy.
Can you spot yourself or perhaps someone you know. Take a look through these 11 photos.
1. Back to 2005
Bright lights for the Christmas shoppers 15 years ago. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: TR
2. A day out in 2013
Looks like a beautiful day in this 2013 scene. Were you pictured? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: iain brown
3. Pictured on a Bank Holiday
A busy day in May 2004. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: TR
4. Brolly weather in these 2003 pre-Christmas scenes
Looking for last minute Christmas bargains 17 years ago. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: TR
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