Special report

Farewell to the Carlton

ONE of Rochdale's grandest buildings is being demolished, leaving behind many great memories.The Carlton ballroom, which later become a nightclub, is biting the dust, and in this section we look back at its hey-days with the help of some of its most loyal patrons.

 

The end of an era

IT WAS the venue which sparked many a romance. Countless couples found love on the dancefloor of the old Carlton Ballroom.

We had a ball

LILIAN Buckley had to fib about her age the first time she went to the Carlton.


 

Great days that won't ever be seen again

ROCHDALE Observer writer, Ian Ogden, looks back at the halcyon days of the Carlton …

Leader of the band

THE former Carlton Ballroom is about to bite the dust, taking with it many years of Rochdale history. DAMON WILKINSON has been talking to some more people with fond – and long – memories.