Accrington Conservative Club

This fabulous building, now empty, was once the largest Conservative Club in the country, and the main hall on the top floor is a fabulous room. In later years, the club became a nightclub and was known as Churchills, although this was closed in 2004 following the death of a customer.
Although there are signs of renovation, the building is now decaying and not very secure, and frequented by local youths.

I don't know anything of the history of this place, so any information would be welcome.

UPDATE DECEMBER 2012: I've had correspondence from someone who has spoken to the current owner of the site. Apparently, the building is in too bad a state to repair to do anything with in it's current form, so he is waiting for planning permission to demolish everything bar the facade. A new building will be built onto the facade, and this will contain offices, restaurant and a gym. I don't know what the timescales for this venture are, but these plans were first reported in the local press in April 2010, and nothing has happened yet.......

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