Clubbing Collection

Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

The Ad Lib Club in Soho. 27th September 1964

Orion Star Map
Orion, giant hunter, clubbing a lion. Being slain by Diana, he was made one of the constellations and is supposed to be attended with stormy weather

Rave under way at the Astoria in London. Pictures taken: 31st October 1993

Britt Ekland, Steve Strange and other guests at the Music Machine in Londons Camden Town. 26th June 1982

Madison nightclub in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. Left to right, Derek Britton (assistant Doorman) and Steve Howe (Head Doorman). The door is a metal detector. Circa 1990s

Sailors clubbing Boobies (a species of gannet) to obtain meat, 1850
3330832 Sailors clubbing Boobies (a species of gannet) to obtain meat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting sailors clubbing Boobies (a species of gannet) to obtain meat

Life on the Crozet Islands, from sketches supplied by Mr. Spencer Joslen, 1876. Creator: C.R
Life on the Crozet Islands, from sketches supplied by Mr. Spencer Joslen, 1876. Exterior of Hut; Knocking over Penguins; Bringing Water from the Spring; Interior of Hut...the emigrant-ship Strathmore

Map of the southern (Austrian) Netherlands, 1719. Creator: Joachim Ottens
Map of the southern (Austrian) Netherlands, 1719. Novissima et accuratissima decem Austriacarum in Belgio provinciarum tabula, ut sunt ducatus Brabantiae, Luxembergensis, Limburgensis, et Geldriae

Scenes at Level One and RG1 nightclubs, Reading. 29th March 1999

Philmores nightclub in Saltburn. 10th March 1992

The Heaven nightclub, Brunswick Street, Stockton, which has been bought by Stockton Council. 8th February 1995

Bobby Pattinson, owner of nightclub Talk of the Tyne, outside the club with his car, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. 1st May 1979

Oz nightclub in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. 9th June 1994

Annabels nightclub, High Street West Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. 5th May 1994

Bentley s, Nightclub, Newcastle, 9th January 1990

Tuxedo Junction, Nightclub, Newcastle, 6th June 1978

Interior of Pagoda Park nightclub in Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham. 26th November 1992

Hercules Slaying the Hydra, ca. 1602. Creator: Jan Muller
Hercules Slaying the Hydra, ca. 1602

Clubs signs on buildings in North Beach district, San Francisco, California, USA

Heavy Metal music fans enjoying a night out. 1981

Steve Norman of pop group Spandau Ballet and friends at the Music Machine in Londons Camden Town. 26th June 1982

The Mall Roadshow at The Mall nightclub in Stockton. 20th December 1994

La Dolce Vita, Nightclub, Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 28th July 1979

Police at the Blue Monkey nightclub, Stockton, keep watch in case of trouble as the owners decide to close the club. 21st October 1994

The Arena nightclub, Middlesbrough. Circa 1990s

Vagabonds nightclub in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear. 10th June 1991

The Pickwick Club, nightclub in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear. 18th November 1981

Sylvesters nightclub in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear. Circa 1990s

The Rave Club in Sunderland, which has been gutted by fire. Tyne and Wear. 20th July 1992

The Blue Monkey nightclub in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. 1st November 1992

Walkers Nightclub, Friars Street, Newcastle, 14th December 1984

Hunting seals in Newfoundland (colour litho)
3097451 Hunting seals in Newfoundland (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting seals in Newfoundland. La Chasse Aux Phoques A Terre-Neuve)

Seal hunting in Newfoundland (litho)
2795612 Seal hunting in Newfoundland (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal hunting in Newfoundland. La chasse aux phoques)

Second stage of Cruelty, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth
STC451169 Second stage of Cruelty, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

The Peasants Revenge, plate 17 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c)
XIR172411 The Peasants Revenge, plate 17 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c.1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot

View of Spitsbergen with The Dorothea (colour engraving)
STC109080 View of Spitsbergen with The Dorothea (colour engraving) by Fumagalli, Paolo (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seeking the Northwest Passage; British Voyage to Spitzbergen)

A view of Christmas Harbour in Kerguelens Land, 1781-4 (w / c)
NSW71464 A view of Christmas Harbour in Kerguelens Land, 1781-4 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Dixson Galleries, State Library of New South Wales; Mitchell Library

Native Americans hunting the loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta (endangered). Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857

Hell, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c. 1910 (colour litho)
AFC215874 Hell, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c.1910 (colour litho) by Thoma, Hans (1839-1924); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

A sixteen-year-old boy who was skiing in the Alps, near Grenoble, was attacked by a large eagle (colour litho)
2783872 A sixteen-year-old boy who was skiing in the Alps, near Grenoble, was attacked by a large eagle (colour litho) by Beltrame

Exodus 17 8-15 Aaron and Hur support Moses hands to ensure the Israelite
STC67482 Exodus 17 8-15 Aaron and Hur support Moses hands to ensure the Israelites victory over the Amalekites, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Hercules Slaying the Dragon, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Slaying the Dragon, 1550

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Steve Strange and friends at the Music Machine in Londons Camden Town. 26th June 1982

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"From Grand Place to Soho: A Journey Through Clubbing Culture" Step into the vibrant world of clubbing, where music, art, and nightlife collide. Whether it's the historic Grand Place in Brussels or The Ad Lib Club in Soho back in 1964, clubs have always been a hub for socializing and self-expression. As you navigate through this Orion Star Map destinations, prepare to be mesmerized by Jan Muller's masterpiece "Hercules Slaying the Hydra. " Just like Hercules conquering his challenges, club owners like Bobby Pattinson have fearlessly created spaces like Talk of the Tyne that become legendary within their communities. Traveling across time and space brings us to Oz nightclub in South Shields on a June night in 1994. The energy is palpable as partygoers dance under neon lights while Annabels nightclub pulsates with life on High Street West Sunderland just a month earlier. Meanwhile, Madison nightclub beckons revelers with its irresistible beats in Newcastle. Venturing further afield takes us to San Francisco's North Beach district where colorful club signs adorn buildings, inviting passersby into an unforgettable experience. Even cartoonist Patrick Bellew captures the essence of emerging from a nightclub - excitement mixed with anticipation. Clubbing transcends genres too; heavy metal fans unite for nights filled with headbanging anthems and camaraderie. In 1981 they found solace within these walls as they celebrated their shared love for music. Finally, we find ourselves at Level One and RG1 nightclubs in Reading on March 29th, 1999. These scenes encapsulate the diversity of club culture - people from all walks of life coming together to celebrate life through dance and connection. Clubbing isn't just about dancing; it's about forging memories that last a lifetime. It’s an escape from reality where strangers become friends amidst pulsating rhythms and flashing lights.