A FASCINATING talk by local historian Dave Burnham about the Top Storey Club tragedy is now available to watch online.
The tragedy happened in 1961, and things were starting to change.
In Bolton, still a traditional cotton town, people could visit newly opened eateries and nightclubs such as Aristotle’s, the Tai Tung or the Kismet Restaurant.
In December 1961 a new fashionable nightclub had opened in town. The Top Storey Club was high above the River Croal in an old warehouse on Crown Street.
On Monday, May 1 1961, a fire swept the building leading to the death of 19 people.
The talk discussed the the tragedy and the changes that took place following it, with the audience contributing too.
To watch visit https://youtu.be/pjF9zjihi7w.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here