29 scenes from loved and lost Blackpool nightclubs during the 90s and 00s - including SQ2, Waterfront, Syndicate and Heaven and Hell

These memories from Blackpool’s clubbing days take in some of the much-loved venues of the 90s and 00s.

By Claire Lark

Published 10th Mar 2023, 15:45 BST

Updated 10th Mar 2023, 16:37 BST

The opening night of Waterfront is featured alongside pictures from Heaven and Hell, courtesy of Kelby Garside and superclub The Syndicate. There are plenty of others too…

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Faces in the crowds - the opening of The Waterfront

1. On The Town 90s and 00s

Faces in the crowds - the opening of The Waterfront Photo: National World

On the dance floor at Linekers bar re-opening, 2000

2. On The Town

On the dance floor at Linekers bar re-opening, 2000 Photo: Dawn Castle

Having fun in Sq 2 bar at Clifton Hotel, 2003

3. On The Town 90s and 00s

Having fun in Sq 2 bar at Clifton Hotel, 2003 Photo: Submit

Heaven and Hell Nightclub took the generous step of offering free entry and drinks to promote their new image in 2001. The queue stretching round to Bank Hey Street. Were you there?

4. On the Town 90s and 00s

Heaven and Hell Nightclub took the generous step of offering free entry and drinks to promote their new image in 2001. The queue stretching round to Bank Hey Street. Were you there? Photo: Rob Lock

The Syndicate - clubbers at Hed Kandi night in 2004

5. On The Town

The Syndicate - clubbers at Hed Kandi night in 2004 Photo: Christian Blake

Blackpool Town Centre on the first night of new extended licencing hours in 2005. Pictured are Lauren Kelly and Marcus Davis

6. On The Town 90s and 00s

Blackpool Town Centre on the first night of new extended licencing hours in 2005. Pictured are Lauren Kelly and Marcus Davis Photo: Martin Bostock

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