1st August 2010 - The State Ballroom - Through The Keyhole

A sad picture of The State, a great alternative club of the 1980's. You were always guaranteed a good night at The State, especially on a Thursday when it cost 1p to enter. Situated in Dale Street, it was first used for Tea Dances in the 1930's. It is of an Art Nouveau design and is a Grade Two listed building. The Littlewood's Pools Group used it for their social club and later as storage space. The State closed on 11th November 1989 and as the photograph shows, it is need of much love and restoration.