As preparations continue for the eventual reopening of the iconic venue, the Lancashire Post has been looking back over the venue's illustrious - and sometimes tumultuous - past.<br /><br />Local democracy reporter Paul Faulkner takes a walk through the 50 years of the hall’s history, from its opening in 1973 and its golden age, through to the difficulties that have dogged it over the past decade.<br /><br />Along the way, we take a peek in the Post’s archive of pictures showing performances - and audiences - from gigs and events down the years. <br /><br />See if it sparks memories of any of the shows you were at, or even if you can spot yourself in the crowds.
