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.
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Irish group The Bachelors appearing at Wigan Casino in November 1967. Amongst their hit records were "Charmaine", "I Believe" and "Ramona". Photo: Frank Orrell
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The energetic dancers at the allnighters at Wigan Casino in the mid 1970s. Photo: staff
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The sweating dancers at the all-nighters at Wigan Casino in the mid 1970s. Photo: Frank Orrell
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Retro 1975 - All day disco at Wigan Casino in aid of local charities Photo: Gary Brunskill