Boyzone had just knocked the Backstreet Boys off the No.1, John Major was Prime Minister and there were fax machines in most offices.

That's how long it is since Bluewater shopping centre in Greenhithe opened its doors - and it celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend.

The Greenhithe centre opened on March 16, 1999, and has since welcomed millions of shoppers.

It now has more than 300 stores - including its newest, Primark, which opened this week - and more than 50 places to eat and drink, as well as a trampoline park, luxury cinema including IMAX and Dinotropolis Adventure Park.

The centre is marking the anniversary by pledging to support 20 good causes and projects.

To find out more about the birthday, and look back at Bluewater’s 20 years, check out kentonline.co.uk