The empty and unassuming Bolton building that was once a legendary northern soul club
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Twisted Wheel in Manchester and slightly further afield, The Golden Torch in Stoke-on-Trent. However for a short moment in time, a small Bolton venue became the place to be to hear the exciting sounds of rare American soul music.
In the 1960s, the Twisted Wheel was the undisputed king of northern soul, with the term originally being coined by journalist Dave Godin following a visit to the club.Once it closed in 1971, The Golden Torch took its crown and reigned over the scene for the next two years until Stoke-on-Trent Council refused to renew its licence in March 1973.
Until Wigan Casino opened in September of that year, there was an overwhelming demand for northern soul all-nighters, which Va Va in Bolton gladly took advantage of..
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