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Peterborough nightclubbers - where were you in the 2000s?

By Brad Barnes

Published 22nd Nov 2024, 12:55 BST

Updated 22nd Nov 2024, 13:25 BST

News that the former Break For The Border nightclub building on Broadway in Peterborough city centre is to open as a club once more – called Velvet – has sent us back down Memory Lane.

Incredibly, it is 20 years since BFTB closed, so we have gone though the archives to dig out photos of 18 venues clubbers from that era will recognise.

What about Cafe en-Seine, The Park, Quo Vadis, Reflex or Toho?

Reflex opened in Broadway in 2004, part of the Edwards venue- which is now The Embassy, Red Room and Flares.

9. Peterborough nightclubs

Reflex opened in Broadway in 2004, part of the Edwards venue- which is now The Embassy, Red Room and Flares. Photo: PT

Baccara, on Broadway, opened in 2008 in the former Cafe en-Seine premises.

10. Peterborough nightclubs

Baccara, on Broadway, opened in 2008 in the former Cafe en-Seine premises. Photo: PT

20 years ago at Faith on Geneva Street - the late Dave Keetley

11. Peterborough nightclubs

20 years ago at Faith on Geneva Street - the late Dave Keetley Photo: PT

The Park nightclub in Park Road attracted some big names back in the day

12. Peterborough nightclubs

The Park nightclub in Park Road attracted some big names back in the day Photo: PT

Peterborough Reflex The Park