Joyous black and white picture memories of the great Wigan Casino

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.

29. RETRO

Dancing legend Jiving Joe Bertrand who was once banned from the Casino in the 1950s for jiving which was then considered improper returns with his dance partner Ruth Webster, to the ruins of the dance hall where they used to clear the floor when he took to the boards. Photo: Frank Orrell

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30. RETRO

A piano still stands on the stage in the middle of the demolition of Wigan Casino in 1983 as a poignant reminder of its musical past. Photo: Frank Orrell

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