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Anglia in Bloom 2017 awards presentation at The Ocean Rooms, Gorleston.
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Boogie nights, first kisses and many fond memories have been made at a town’s iconic, long-standing sea-side venue, which has brought friends together and ignited romances for more than 80 years.
For many living in and around Gorleston, the Ocean Rooms nightclub is a rite of passage.
Generations of families have attended formal events, boxing matches, discos and gigs at this uniquely round venue overlooking the sea.
Gorleston outdoor pool, the Ocean Rooms and seafront in August 1990.
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It’s a destination which has continued to bring the community together since it was opened as the Floral Hall, dance hall, in 1939 and since it was taken over by Gordon Edwards, and his son Russell Edwards, as the Ocean Room in 1975.
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2:45 PM May 19, 2021
The Ocean Room nightclub in Gorleston, now run in partnership between Kelly Evans and her cousin Ben Jay. Photo: Howard Marshall
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One of Norfolk s best-loved indoor venues is priming the pumps for a programme of live entertainment as lockdown eases.
Following Monday s rule change which meant people could socialise within four walls Gorleston s Ocean Room is ready to embrace music and entertainment fans once more.
Although running at half capacity, some 350 people can still be safely seated at the seaside venue which now boasts its own ocean terrace overlooking the famous sands.
Managing director Kelly Evans said although dancing was still off limits, and there was a chance the restrictions would be staying longer than had been hoped there, was still plenty to enjoy - not least the new decking with glass balustrade opening this weekend.