Over the years, it has been a massive part of Sheffield’s cultural scene.
Any now the modern incarnation of The Top Rank Suite and The Roxy, the O2 Academy, is set to return in a few months - three years after it’s closure because of serious problems with its concrete roof.
Initially the Top Rank, it was home to many famous gigs by some of the best known punk and new wave bands of the 70s and 80s, before it was transformed into The Roxy in the 80s, becoming one of the best known nighclubs of the era.
Owned by the businessman Barry Noble, it was marked with his popular catchphrase “is that alright for ya?”
It was also sometimes used for a flea market in the 80s, and between being the Roxy and O2 Academy it also had a brief spell as a home for St Thomas’s Church.
Built in 1968, the building was part of a huge complex sitting on Arundel Gate and Pond Street which also encompassed cinema.
It was visited by Pete Waterman and Michaela Strachan for their popular show Hitman and Her in the 80s and 90s.
Meanwhile, the Yard Of Ale contest was a popular challenge among many revellers.
These pictures give you a chance to take a look back at the famous venue.
5. Flea Market
Flea Market held at Roxy's Night Club, Arundel Gate in January 1987. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd | Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
6. Roxy
Pictured on Arundel Gate, Sheffield, where builders have moved into the Roxy building to do work.
