It opened in a frenzy of publicity resulting in people queuing round the block to get in. It was a massive success from day one and a generation of nightclubbers kept the music and drinks flowing for decade. These pictures go back to the early days when the club first opened in the late 1990s.
13. Heaven and Hell - the early years
They were probably the Fylde's most intellectual 'bouncers', the doormen at Blackpool's Heaven and Hell club boasted a a trainee barrister, doctor and engineer. Pic L-R: Bill Etherington, Andrew Maund, Chris Lee, Ian Randall, Stephen Swallow and Peter Clark Photo: Rob Lock
15. Heaven and hell - the early years
A scene from the dance floor in 1998 Photo: Mike Foster
16. Heaven and Hell - the early days
Girls from Heaven and Hell club join the Carnival in 1998 Photo: Dawn Castle
17. Heaven and Hell - the early days
Opening night of Heaven and Hell in 1998 Photo: Dave Nelson
18. Heaven and Hell - the early days
DJ Diane Cameron at club Heaven and Hell Photo: Dawn Castle