Chambers was based in Hutchinson's Buildings on the corner of Bridge Street and High Street West.
It was also known as "Mackie's Corner" - named after its first tenant, a hatter named Robert Mackie. placeholder image
Chambers was based in Hutchinson's Buildings on the corner of Bridge Street and High Street West. It was also known as "Mackie's Corner" - named after its first tenant, a hatter named Robert Mackie. | sn

The story of the legendary Sunderland nightclub Chambers which became a 1990s clubbing favourite

Get your dancing shoes on for memories of Chambers nightclub in Sunderland which opened on an October day in 1987.

It was known for its dry ice, ornate surroundings, and became the first club in Sunderland to broadcast live on a radio station.

Let’s take a look at the Chambers story from its very beginning in the year when we also celebrate the 180th anniversary of Mackies Corner where it was based.

These photos, plucked from the Sunderland Echo archive, aim to bring that story to life.

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