PICTURES: Ironworks Greatest Hits: Part 1

The end of an era comes on Saturday when Elephant Sessions will play in front of a sold out crowd, before the Ironworks closes its doors at 122b Academy Street for the final time.

Over the years since opening in 2006, the venue has played host to an impressive list of musicians who are known across the planet. Despite being a smaller venue it has been a favourite among fans and performers over the years and always creates an electric atmosphere when the best bands came to town.

Over the next three days we will have a look through some of the biggest and best names who played the Ironworks over the years.

Today is Part 1, enjoy a trip down memory lane as we look back at acts including Travis, Belle & Sebastian and Happy Mondays.

We want to know what you will miss most about the Ironworks? And what your favourite memories were there over the years? Contact us at newsdesk@hnmedia.co.uk to let us know.

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