This view will be familiar to many Preston folk as they looked over the dance floor in Tokyo Jo's nightclub. This picture was taken in 2002

This view will be familiar to many Preston folk as they looked over the dance floor in Tokyo Jo's nightclub. This picture was taken in 2002

17 pictures from Tokyo Jo's nightclub that remind us why it was the place to be in Preston

By Naomi Moon

Published 17th Feb 2022, 15:45 BST

Updated 17th Feb 2022, 16:18 BST

Sticky floors and smelly toilets - that's what most people remember, but let our archive pictures jog your memory a little further

Tokyo Jo's in the heart of Preston city centre has been a clubbing haunt for many a teenager and beyond over the years. Most of us have stories of nights out there. So we're bringing you pictures of nights out at the club. Recognise anyone? READ MORE: We take a walk down Church Street. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Battle of the Bands in the 00s

This view will be familiar to many Preston folk as they looked over the dance floor in Tokyo Jo's nightclub. This picture was taken in 2002

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This view will be familiar to many Preston folk as they looked over the dance floor in Tokyo Jo's nightclub. This picture was taken in 2002

This trio of angelic looking devils were enjoying their night out in 2005

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This trio of angelic looking devils were enjoying their night out in 2005

And another trio dancing the night away in 2005

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And another trio dancing the night away in 2005

These two young clubbers were at Tokyo Jo's when a film crew was roaming the club in the year 2000

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These two young clubbers were at Tokyo Jo's when a film crew was roaming the club in the year 2000

And selecting the tunes for the evening was Tokto's Jo's DJ Mickey Blue Eyes

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And selecting the tunes for the evening was Tokto's Jo's DJ Mickey Blue Eyes

Back to 2005 again and there's another trio on a night out

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Back to 2005 again and there's another trio on a night out

And this time there are just two enjoying their night out

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And this time there are just two enjoying their night out

Back to 2005 again and there's another trio on a night out

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Back to 2005 again and there's another trio on a night out

And this time there are just two enjoying their night out

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And this time there are just two enjoying their night out

From left, Helen Balshaw, 18, and Michelle Ormerwood, 18, in Tokyo Jo's - this time in 2001

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From left, Helen Balshaw, 18, and Michelle Ormerwood, 18, in Tokyo Jo's - this time in 2001

Our final picture from 2005 and another trio of revellers in Tokyo Jo's

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Our final picture from 2005 and another trio of revellers in Tokyo Jo's

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