EccleRd22 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Some of Sheffield's most iconic gigs of the late 1970s and early 1980s are set to be immortalised in a new art exhibition. Local artist Paul Staveley has been working with city-based photographer Pete Hill who shot some of the most famous gigs at West Street's legendary Limit venue. He has spent the past few months working on bring gigs back to life on canvas like never before. The West Street venue, which closed its doors for the last time in 1991, became internationally famous for its gigs and clubnights and was the subject of Neil Anderson’s best-selling ‘Take It To The Limit’ book last year. The ‘Taken To The Limit’ exhibition is launched at Fitzwillian Street’s Washington venue on Thursday, November 25, starting at 8pm and entrance is free. Paul Staveley said: "I'm working with Pete Hill to re-create some of The Limit's most famous gigs including Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cramps, two-tone artists like The Selector and Sheffield's own Pulp." Former Limit DJ Paul Unwin will be playing a short set at the exhibition launch as he gears up for a full Limit reunion on Saturday, December 11, at Wellington Street’s Casbah venue. Paul’s artwork has already proved to be a big hit with former Limit club-goers who’ve been snapping up prints of the inside and outside of the club – he’s hoping his interpretation of gigs are going to be as popular. Neil Anderson said: “Anyone that ever went to The Limit can’t fail to be impressed by Paul’s paintings. They capture the sight and the excitement to a tee.” Info about both events and Paul's other Limit paintings from http://www.takeittothelimit.info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace* Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Are these the ones that were on the Moor ? if so they are very good,captured the atmosphere of the place nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snap jiper Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Get a life you lot !! Stop livin in the past move on you cannot replicate something as good and special as The Limit..It's like goin to see Thin Lizzy without Phil Lynott it doesn't work period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace* Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Good grief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelimit Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 The iconic 80's club brings you "The Limit". Affordable, fun, with a touch of the past to create a new Limit for every generation! We're not trying to re-create the old club but instead try and bring a new feel and flavour to the iconic brand of old. No more watered down drinks, sticky floors and flooded toilets (well, maybe on a reunion night we can bring those things back too). Just good cheap drink, food, fun atmosphere playing everything from the 70's, 80's, pop rock and chart music. Something for everyone to enjoy! Open everyday from 9am until Late (4am). Breakfast everyday until 11:30 and food served until 7pm. Draft beers starting from £2.50 a pint. Spirits from £3.50 for a large Vodka and Coke. The Limit, brings you Sheffield first dedicated Shots Bar. Free Wifi all day everyday. Shortly we hope to bring you live bands and a few other things to tickle your taste buds while out enjoying the nightlife! VIP Booths with drinks included will be available for bookings, details to follow soon. For more information, questions, booking, guest list and VIP entry email limitsheffield@gmail.com Address 2 Furnival Square, S2 4QQ Sheffield, United Kingdom · Get directions Phone 0114 2754554 Status Closed until 09:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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