If you were in your clubbing prime during the ‘80s and ‘90s you were lucky enough to enjoy some of the best loved nightspots in Preston's history.
Here are just some of the venues where many residents may have spent their youth. How many of them did you frequent?
Still looking for a bit more nostalgia? Be sure not to miss some of our other recent retro picture collections...

5. The Manxman
Staff on board the Manxman, Preston's floating nightclub and restaurant Photo: Archive

6. The Manxman
Staff who worked at the downstairs cocktail lounge on the Manxman, Preston's floating nightclub Photo: Archive

7. Art Lab
The Art Lab on Marsh Lane in Preston was an undergound rave nightclub. In 1995 police with riot shields raid a techno free party and impound the sound system, decks, records and other equipment. It was notable for it's kooky decor Photo: Ian Robinson

8. Art Lab
The ten-foot Art Lab robot creation Gort, designed by Chuck and Allan Deaves, shocks Ian Roberts, left, and Paul Berry. They are pictured outside the Art Lab rave spot. The robot was set to perform in a musical dance at The Mill, Preston Photo: John Hughes

