Sadly, every single of of these clubs are gone. They either closed down or in some cases demolished altogether. But they were places everyone loved to go in the 1980s. Some spilled over to the 1990s and others were there in the decade before. But what they all have in common is that 1980s vibe and it was during that era when they came alive. They are a unique set of photos which also show some of the venues when they were empty, a rare sight when most people were used to being there in darkness – under the ambience of lights and music to set the scene. Can you remember them?


20. Lost Clubs of the 80s
Blackpool's newest nightclub in 1982 was the Metro at the Pembroke Hotel Photo: National World

21. Lost Clubs of the 80s
This was the opening night of The Village in 1986. It was described as Blackpool's first million pound high tech nightspot Photo: National World

22. Lost Clubs of the 80s
A roller disco at Tiffany's which was at the old Mecca building Photo: National World

23. Lost Clubs of the 80s
DJ at Willy's in Waterloo Road, Ian Calvert, was recreating the feel of continental disco with his music in 1985 Photo: National World

24. Lost clubs of the 80s
Spats in 1989 when a new, sophisticated lighting system was installed Photo: National World

