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The Hacienda
1991

Im not sure of the dates really but i think when the Hacienda closed after Claire Leighton died they had a refurb. Ben Kelly was involved and this included some very nice glazed bricks on the exterior. At the time i thought this was a bit poncey - too far from the industrial aesthetic originally adopted. I stopped going on a regular basis at that point anyway. Anyway - as with most things Factory the bricks were very good quality, beautifully finished and, one suspects, very expensive. I bought a couple at the charity auction and im sure Ben Kelly will be happy in the knowledge that they have achieved a useful end and they now are propped up against my washing machine to stop it vibrating during the spin wash.