Yesterday The Argus ran a piece about the Zap Club in Brighton, which will be closing its doors for the final time after a farewell event at Hove’s Old Market. Today in Timeout we take a look back at some classic photos from the Zap.

First up we have the Zap Club founder members toasting their first anniversary in October 1985. From left they are: Pat Butler, Dave Reeves, Neil Butler and Angie Livingston

The Hat Club always saw guests turn up in their most eccentric headwear

Every night was party night at the Zap Club

People spent hours dancing the night away at the Zap

Sonic Youth were one of the bands that appeared at the Zap Club and went on to achieve superstardom

And University of Sussex students enjoy a Mardi Gras society event at Zap Club