End of an era

The Alkazar night club on Hollyhead road has been owned and managed by Mr Baker for over 20 years. Up until about 2 years ago it was allegedly a number one black social club in the Hansworth area. I heard stories about how, come weekend, the road in front of the club would be packed out with cars due to the popularity of the place. Things change though. Unfortunately business dwindled, popularity decreased and total revenue faltered. So sadly, today saw the last day that the Alkazar club will be open for business. My next door neighbour Nigel, the son of Mr Baker, offered to take me down there to see the club in its last hours. Below are a few shots, taken on my mates phone as my battery was dead lol so dont watch the quality:

Days old curry goat

Nigel, not happy to see his family business change hands

Long time bar staff, sad to see the place go

Upstairs bar, still in great condition

Downstairs ceiling, not so great condition

Dorothy Baker an son, the last dance

Rumours are circulating that the club will be bought very soon by Asian owners, so culturally the future of this small social club will be very different to what it used to be. However, in the area that it is in, if it is promoted well the club can only go onto bigger an better things.