Jonathan's Yorkshire Blog

by Jonathan Rudd They were once the destination for thousands of clubbers looking to party the night away, with top name DJs spinning the tunes of the day. Now, due to drugs, changes in culture, financial ruin and fires, these nightclubs are now just a hazy memory. <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1816858151561363"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> 1. Majestyks – Leeds Clubbers queue to get into Majestyks in Leeds for The Love Parade in 2000. Picture Cred it: Leodis.net Once upon a merry time in the centre of Leeds, nightlife revolved around Majestyks on Boar Lane. The distinctive old, circular building was built in 1922 as the Majestic cinema and then became a bingo hall in the 1960s. The cinema closed in 1969 and the venue carried on calling the bingo until 1996. The following year it re-opened as Majestyks Nightclub, attracting top name DJs and celebrity punters, including inf...

  “Remember Remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder treason and plot We see no reason why Gunpower treason Should ever be forgot.” Guy Fawkes hiding in the cellar. Picture Credit: Trelleak wikipedia creative commons Guy Fawkes was one of the most notorious Yorkshiremen in history. He is famous for being involved in the “Gunpowder Plot,” which was to blow up The Houses of Parliament, including the monarch, King, James I in 1605. This historical event is commemorated throughout the UK on  5 th  November , where it is customary to build a large bonfire and burn a “guy,” an effigy made of rags and other material, which represent the fallen criminal. Who though was the man behind the name, Guy Fawkes? Early Life and Religious Beliefs Guy Fawkes was born on Stonegate, York in 1570 to Edward and Edith Fawkes, who at this time were both Church of England. When Guy was eight years old his father died and soon afterwards his mother re-married a Catholic man, Dionis Baynbrigge. His ...