From rave nights to student-favourite superclubs, Preston has been home to some truly iconic venues over the years and, 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 the city’s history. I revisit Preston nightclubs Squires, Warehouse and Squires through amazing 1980s and 1990s pictures
Here are a few standout venues – how many of them did you used to frequent?
13. 1980s & 1990s Preston nightclubs
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: RETRO
14. 1980s & 1990s Preston nightclubs
This stand-outbuilding has been home to many different nightspots over the years - including old Toms Tavern, Nonno's, Corner Club, and Method. Found on Corporation Street, Preston, it enjoyed a surge of popularity back in the day and was a venue often frequented later in the evening after the pubs had kicked out Photo: RETRO
15. 1980s & 1990s Preston nightclubs
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: RETRO
16. 1980s & 1990s Preston nightclubs
On a Friday and Saturday night this room in the Mill, Preston, would be packed with people dancing and chatting Photo: RETRO