It attracted clubbers from across the region
It's now been nearly 20 years since a popular Merseyside nightclub once loved for its 50p nights was reduced to rubble. Decades ago, New Brighton was home to many loved nightclubs that saw clubbers from across the region head there for a night out. This includes The Chelsea Reach, The Golden Guinea - and The Grand. First built in the 1850s, New Brighton 's Grand Hotel was once one of the most popular and glamourous hotels in the area.
previously reported. The previously spoke to Paul Chase, now in his 70s, who worked on the doors at The Chelsea Reach, before becoming manager of the club between 1979 and 1985. In later years, Paul managed The Grand. In its time among New Brighton's thriving nightlife scene, Paul said the venue 'held its own.' He previously said: 'We redecorated, it was pretty run down and on its last legs when I bought it. It very much had an art deco feel to it.
reported how the site had been demolished despite campaigners attempts to save it. At the time, Cllr Bill Duffy said more should have been done to protect the hotel. He said: 'When it was in its prime all the great and the good used to visit it. 'It was an important place for the town and it's a real shame the council didn't push the owner to do more with it.' Although the hotel was an important part of the town's history, English Heritage refused to list it in 2005.
readers have since shared their fond memories of their clubbing days at The Grand. On our Facebook page, Eric Sullivan said: 'I had many good nights in there. RIP The Grand.' Keith Roberts wrote: 'Had our engagement party in the basement in 1987.' Dawn Sage posted: 'Aww Diane Smith had some good nights in The Grand..xx.' And on our website, kiddathekidda commented: 'I used to clean that night club my dad stayed there in the early 90s looking after it.
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