Era: 24 Highlights From Blackpool Mecca (CD, Soulworld 2009) Blackpool Mecca "Legends" (MP3 compilation, Soul Food 2009) Commonwealth Sporting Club In 1977 the Commonwealth Sporting Club was opened at the Mecca. It included a 25-table snooker area and boxing, squash, badminton and gym facilities. Joe Davis performed the opening ceremony, and Steve Davis described it as the "best club in the country of its time". In 1989 the club was closed and replaced by a bowling alley. References Bibliography External links The Blackpool Mecca Web article containing music samples and collection of images Blackpool's Highland Rooms: why can't the north keep its pop culture heritage? Article in The Guardian, January 2009 Ian Levine | DJHistory.com Interview with Ian Levine YouTube: Blackpool Mecca Video montage commemorating the venue YouTube: Blackpool Mecca playlist Blackpool Mecca Highland Room playlist on YouTube 1965 establishments in England Buildings and structures in Blackpool Buildings and structures demolished in 2009 Tourist attractions in Blackpool Music venues in Lancashire Demolished buildings and structures in England