A theatre, nightclub and now a music venue. The 02 Academy Bournemouth has had many incarnations over the years.
Known as the Grand Theatre in the 1890s, it went on to become the Boscombe Hippodrome.
A host of circuses visited the venue bringing residents face-to-face with dangerous animals including lions, tigers, bears, elephants and even polar bears from the Arctic.
There was even talk of a tunnel running from Boscombe Hippodrome to King’s Park.
While others may remember it as Tiffany's, Academy or even The Opera House which attracted some of the biggest DJs of the 90s and noughties including Pete Tong and Paul Van Dyk.
Today we're looking back at the 02 and want you to share your memories of the venue.
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