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The Talk of the North was converted into a Night Club from the old Majestic Cinema (where I first saw The Wizard of Oz').
I think this would be 1962-1963, I know that when St Pauls YC were running their monthly dances at Eccles Town Hall, that the 'Talk' was never that full. Joe Pullen started getting better acts on the night we had dances. With the demise of the YC in 1963, his competition had gone.
I remember lots of great nights at the 'Talk' for many years after. My sister worked there, so complimentary tickets were always available.
One evening I was stood at the bar with Tom O'Connor as he downed a couple of whiskies, 'dutch courage' before going on stage.
No matter what the venue it was always easy to rub shoulders with the performers before and after the show, there was not the madness associated with celebrity as it is today.
Albert Beckett
13/3/10
Before it was named the Talk of the North it was just The Majestic Club they had disco nights for youngsters. I remember going there for the first time - I remember they played Cilla Black's Anyone who had a heart. It was 1964 and I was 13 years old
John Walker
8/8/10
I used to work at Barclays Bank next door to the Talk of the North and quite often went there - seem to remember it was OK to go with your mum and dad!!! and I think I saw David Whitfield there when I was with them - I have his autograph....
Janet Gregory
8/8/10
Does anyone remember my dad? He played the Talk of the North on several occasions - he was a comedian named Ronnie [Cease] Smith.
I would love to be able to get a bill poster or something with his name on it. I have not got any memorabelia of my father. Does anyone remember him or seen him perform and is there anywhere I can get a acts bill poster with his name please help.
Mark Smith
29/12/10
It must be 40 years since I was there, and I was in the area last week but could not locate a site where it might have been.
Somebody mentioned it was next door to Barclay's Bank at 331 Liverpool Road, but the land is not big enough.
Please advise.
Keith Baron
29/12/10
Hi Keith
I was the owner of this great club and yes it was big enough. Please beleive me every time I drive past I even question myself to think that the international stars and the amount of people that this club used to get in is quite good.
In fact it was the brain child of Joe Pullin and Fred Talbot.
I often sit back and think about the artists that I had there and when Joe and Fred had it.
Thank you.
Roy Mozley
26/6/11

This picture was taken in the Talk of the North office when Joe Pullen owned it.
I was in Tenerife recently and Barbara Law who was quite famous as a glowing singer gave this to me.
On it, from left to right, is Joe Pullen, Matt Munroe, Barbara Law, Tom Jones & I think, Mike Newman (comic).
They had all appeared there in the last few weeks.
Roy Mozley
7/2/11
Hi Janet Gregory
Am I correct to say your dad Ronnie C Smith was the comedian? If so, your dad was a great comic - well liked.
I am sorry to say I dont have any pictures or any adverts but will ask around!
Roy Mozley
12/3/11
Hi Mark Smith
Ref your request were the site of the Talk of the North.
The club was pulled down about five years ago for appatrments that never got of the ground.
The site was up for sale for many years - it is an empty building site now - still next door to Barclays Bank, Liverpool Rd, Patricroft, Eccles.
Roy Mozley
12/3/11 |