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Enormous shopping complex opens in London

The largest inner city retail outlet in Europe opened its doors today in west London



Dramatic lighting, glass canopy structures and various atriums enhance the shopping experience.

Many VIP hosts were in attendance to guide special guests around the shopping maze.

Huge crowds had gathered to watch the many live events that marked the occasion

More than 265 retailers, 50 food and drink outlets at situated across the 43 acre site.

Over 7000 jobs have also been created although the complex still awaits completion -
a cinema, gym and spa are planned for 2009.

Large crowds gathered in west London for the opening of Europe's biggest inner-city shopping complex.

The Westfield Shopping Centre boasts more than 1.6m sq ft (150,000 sq m) of space, the size of 30 football pitches.

Opening the centre, mayor Boris Johnson described it as a fantastic achievement which would persuade people to come to the shops, despite the credit crunch.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the White City complex throughout the day.

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