Memories of the Leeds club night dedicated to Britpop and 1960s classics

It was the only place to be on a Friday night for a generation of revellers swept up in the Britpop music phenomenon.

Club night Brighton Beach boasted a loyal following at The Cockpit on Swinegate during the mid-1990s. DJs from the vinyl-obsessed underground UK 60s scene were brought in to host a second room at the club, playing pure northern soul, R&B, jazz and garage. We hope these photos, a number of which have been provided by club founder Richard Todd, evoke happy memories from night out to remember. Can you spot yourself? READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia