The Warehouse launched in 1979 as a home for disco lovers, new romantics and the rave generation. These take you inside the legendary Somers Street venue in 1991 at a time when dance music ruled the roost. Each photo features a memory for former clubber Colin Mitchell who was a regular back in the day Fast forward to 2021 and a retro club night has been organised at The Warehouse on Friday, August 27, which aims to take revellers back more than 30 years to the glory days, a time many want to relive for just one night. The event will feature Dream Frequency kicking the night off with their live stage show as well as DJ sets from Rob Tissera, Tony Ross, Mark Holliday and Mark Alexander. For more details and ticket information CLICK HERE READ MORE: 17 Leeds nightspots you probably visited during the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. The Warehouse in 1991
"The club scene was all brand new and had not been done before in Leeds," recalled Colin.
Photo: Gaz Wright
2. The Warehouse in 1991
"It was all very underground but those who went were all on the same wavelength."
Photo: Gaz Wright
3. The Warehouse in 1991
"The music had not hit then charts so it was all a secret. You could buy the records but they were hard to find."
Photo: Gaz Wright
4. The Warehouse in 1991
"Clubing was for the cool kids. It was not known to the masses."
Photo: Gaz Wright