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From The Cockpit to The Astoria: 15 legendary UK venues closed down
Here's to the great, lost venues
The Cockpit, Leeds: Renowned for it's intimate setting, sweaty shows and electric atmosphere, The Cockpit is the latest venue to close its doors. Announcing their demise, they said: "After 20 great years as an integral pillar of the Leeds music scene we have decided that it is no longer viable to deliver you the level of service you deserve with the building in it’s current condition."
by Andrew Trendell and Ed Keeble | Photos by WENN/Press
The news of The Cockpit in Leeds closing its door has sent shockwaves not just through the city, but around the UK. Not only was it a favourite among local music lovers, but for bands from around the world. It's a sad day when a good hall or club says goodbye, but this is not the first time - and certainly won't be the last.
From The Astoria in London to the other far reaches of the UK, venues that held the stage for some of the most important gigs of our times - and providing a leg up for legends to rise to the top.
Here are 15 brilliant venues that we have sadly lost.
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