Comments on: 25 Bootham (The Roxy)

By: Sue Richardson

Sue Richardson — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:32:48 +0000

When was it renamed the Roxy? I remember it as Jack n Jills in the early and mid 70’s also Hypnotique in Lady Peckitts Yard, La Bamba in ?? The Cat’s Whiskers in Fishergate and the Posh place in Bishopthorpe that is now Middlethorpe Hall ( where I now get my nails done!!) Oh happy days.

By: Steve Edwards.

Steve Edwards. — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:21:52 +0000

I found out about The Roxy from a York girlfiend of the time and visited during the summer of 1985 with three other mates from Goole only to find thee other goolies there who were regulars at ‘Le Roxy’ who apparently or so they claimed kept the location secret. On arrival the door was closed, my experience of clubs was an open door with bouncers who barred the way until you had proved that you were local to the area, I knocked on the door, skeptical that we could get in, a very large chap opened the door gave us all the once over and let us in.

In my mind one of the Roxy’s many impressive interior features was the Georgian staircase with a wrought iron balustrade. We ascended to the first floor, paid our entry fee and was admitted to the lux interior of plush red furnishings complete with a real shiny steel plated dancefloor, the walls were decorated with many framed pictures. We made ourselves comfortable, got on talking terms to the DJ who then kindly played our requests, She Sells Sanctuary, Liberator, The Wheel and to finish First and Last and Always. A great club with a great vibe and a nice clientele, Friday nights at the ‘Le Roxy’, perfection.

By: Ian Allott

Ian Allott — Sat, 30 May 2020 23:35:01 +0000

Udes to DJ there with Rob Witter and Jimmy James in the early 1970’s Very small dance floor and bar area Great Place

By: Jason Munday

Jason Munday — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:21:00 +0000

I met my wife in the Roxy when I was 19 back in 1989. Then about 11 years later, around the year 2000 I was working for the council and went into the offices that had replaced it. I had a funny feeling of deja-vu and at the reception I looked at the corner of the room and said to myself “I think I was sick in that corner”. The receptionist gave me a funny look. Sorry if you live in one of the flats! It was a gritty club with sticky floors.

By: Julia

Julia — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 21:25:02 +0000

We were there around 85-87,and went back a few times over the next couple of years. Best friend’s partner worked there, and we went as often as possible. I wish i had photos of us inside, i suspect someone somewhere will have. Absolutely wonderful times.

By: Al Ruder

Al Ruder — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 19:58:27 +0000

This is EXACTLY how I remember it… I don’t think you’ve left anything out there! Thankyou for jogging my memory… I’ve so enjoyed listening to them all again!