On September 23 1973, a new Northern Soul All-Nighter was launched at a venue that became known as Wigan Casino.
It was the place to be, became world-famous and put Northern Soul on the musical map. This month will be the 50th anniversary since the opening of the iconic nightclub.
Here are some photographs from various events covered by our photographers taken in the 1960s to 1980s, as The Casino Club hosted a variety of musicians and events.
13. RETRO
Long John Baldry on stage at Wigan Casino in the late 1960s. Blues singer Baldry was 6ft. 7ins. tall and had a number one hit with "Let The Heartaches Begin" in 1967. Photo: Frank Orrell
14. 1969
Happy revellers on New Years Eve at Wigan Casino Club in 1969. Photo: Frank Orrell
15. 1969
New Years Eve at Wigan Casino Club in 1969. Photo: Frank Orrell
16. RETRO
Wigan Casino on a Sunday night in the late 1960s. Photo: Frank Orrell