The city has no doubt been home to some absolutely sensational venues so The News has decided to look back at some of most historic and iconic clubs in the city that are no longer operating.
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Here are 17 nightclubs that have shut over the years:
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17. The Mecca
If you were to travel back to Portsmouth in the 1960s or70s, it is likely you would have put on your dancing shoes and gone to The Mecca in Arundel Street. Photo: Contributed
This used to be one of the most popular venues for dancing and music during the 20th century. It was on the corner of Eastney Road and Bransbury Road. Photo: Paul Jacobs
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