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Wigan Casino

1976

Photographs by Red Saunders

In 1976, Red Saunders documented the Northern Soul Scene for The Sunday Times magazine. He took his camera to the legendary Wigan Casino and captured it in all its glory.

Red: “It was a priceless assignment – a story about Northern Soul, specifically the Wigan Casino. The article was written by one of my favourite writers on the magazine, Gordon Burn. At that time, “Keep the Faith” was the manifesto, with R&B lovers and multi-racial dancing happening all weekend long.”

Wigan Casino, 1970s.
Wigan Casino, 1976.

Photo © Red Saunders, all rights reserved.

Wigan Casino, 1976.
Wigan Casino, 1976.

Photo © Red Saunders, all rights reserved.

Wigan Casino, 1970s.
Wigan Casino, 1976.

Photo © Red Saunders, all rights reserved.

Wigan Casino - A famous nightclub in Wigan, England, known for its Northern Soul music scene in 1976.
Wigan Casino, 1976.

Photo © Red Saunders, all rights reserved.

Photograph of a person dancing with a joyful expression at Wigan Casino in 1976. The individual is wearing an open shirt and a necklace, exuding a vibrant energy that captures the essence of the Northern soul movement.
Wigan Casino, 1976.

Photo © Red Saunders, all rights reserved.

Wigan Casino, 1976.
Wigan Casino, 1976.

Photo © Red Saunders, all rights reserved.

Image of the iconic Wigan Casino nightclub in 1976, a landmark of northern soul music and dance culture.
Wigan Casino, 1976.

Photo © Red Saunders, all rights reserved.

Wigan Casino, 1976.
Wigan Casino, 1976.

Photo © Red Saunders, all rights reserved.

A scan of an original article in the Sunday Times magazine from 1976.
Scan of original article in The Sunday Times Magazine, 1976.

Photo © Red Saunders, all rights reserved.

Northern Soul dancer Wigan Casino, 1970s.
Wigan Casino, 1976.

Photo © Red Saunders, all rights reserved.

Wigan Casino, 1970s.
Wigan Casino, 1976.

Photo © Red Saunders, all rights reserved.

Wigan Casino, 1970s.
Scan of original article in The Sunday Times Magazine, 1976.

Photo © Red Saunders, all rights reserved.

Collection published 21st March, 2018 © Red Saunders / British Culture Archive. All rights reserved.

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