A bowling ball and pins serve as a last reminder of the Excel Bowling Alley. | JPIMedia Resell

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15 pictures from the day this Sunderland nightclub and bowling alley bit the dust - did you remember it as the Locarno, Mayfair Suite or Genevieve's?

By Chris Cordner

Published 21st Jan 2020, 16:45 GMT

Updated 23rd Jan 2020, 08:54 GMT

It is eight years since a famous Sunderland building was demolished – but behind its story lies decades of memories.

Back in 2012, the bulldozers brought an end to the Excel Bowling Alley and Locarno – the nightclub where top bands such as Free, The Who, Led Zeppelin and the Faces all performed.

We have 15 scenes to remind you of the building which was also known as the Palace nightspot and the Mecca.

Take a look and tell us more.

9. Inside the nightspot

What memories do these photos bring back? Get in touch and tell us more. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SE

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10. Share your memories

Were you a regular visitor to the Newcastle Road nightspot or bowling alley? If you would like to tell us more about the great days you had there, email [email protected]. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Picture by Angela Burn

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15 pictures from the day this Sunderland nightclub and bowling alley bit the dust - did you remember it as the Locarno, Mayfair Suite or Genevieve's?

It is eight years since a famous Sunderland building was demolished – but behind its story lies decades of memories.

9. Inside the nightspot

10. Share your memories

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