Social Clubs were, and still are, the places where members could enjoy a cheaper drink and with function rooms, they were the choices for family gatherings, fund raisers and sporting events. Remember what Waterloo Social Club was like back in the day? Empire Bingo and Social Club is featured, that’s now demolished. And there are others which will take right back to the era. They are not an exhaustive list but they remember some the clubs at the heart of the community.
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7. Social Club Memories
The Crucible Snooker and Social Club in Poulton Road, Fleetwood, 1997 Photo: Bill Johnson

8. Memories of the Social Clubs
David Jones, bar steward outside Marton Mens Club in 2000 Photo: Mike Foster

9. Memories of the Social Clubs
The function room inside Progress Sports and Social Club, 2003 Photo: Mark Pearson

10. Social Club Memories
The main bar at Blackpool Trades and Social Club, Chadwick Street Photo: Rob Lock

11. Social Club Memories
Thornton Sports and Social Club, Holly Road, 2004 Photo: Martin bostock


