Joyous black and white picture memories of the great Wigan Casino

By Michelle Adamson

Published 15th Oct 2026, 15:45 BST

On September 23 1973, a new Northern Soul All-Nighter was launched at a venue that became known as Wigan Casino. The rest is musical history.

We make no apology for revisting memories of this much-loved and missed institution with this gallery from the Wigan Observer archives.

Local group "Harlem John's Reshuffle" on stage at Wigan Casino in the early 1970s. Photo: Frank Orrell

New Years Eve at Wigan Casino Club in 1969. Photo: Frank Orrell

Retro 1975 - All day disco at Wigan Casino in aid of local charities Photo: Gary Brunskill

Wigan Casino on a Sunday night in the late 1960s with local group Harlem John's Reshuffle on stage. Photo: Frank Orrell

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