A Watford Observer photographer visited the high street venue on January 5, 1999 to capture the scenes as workmen set above removing the giant ‘K’ above the entrance.
![The workmen move their ladders into position.]()
The workmen move their ladders into position. (Image: Watford Observer) Clubbers had partied and danced at Kudos for the final time and work was beginning on giving the nightclub a facelift.
![Work had already begun on ripping out the interior.]()
Work had already begun on ripping out the interior. (Image: Watford Observer) Our snapper was allowed inside to see one workman sweeping the floor while another surveyed what appeared to be a pile of metal and wiring after the interior of the building started to be ripped out.
![Sweeping the floor in front of one of the former stages.]()
Sweeping the floor in front of one of the former stages. (Image: Watford Observer) Back outside, a banner was hanging on one side of the building advertising tickets for the recent Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
![The side of the building viewed from Sainsbury's car park.]()
The side of the building viewed from Sainsbury's car park. (Image: Watford Observer) Less than three months after Kudos closed, our photographer was back at the venue for the start of a new chapter in the town’s night life as Destiny was born.
![Workmen carefully handle the 'K'.]()
Workmen carefully handle the 'K'. (Image: Watford Observer)
