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Photogrpahy At Northern Soul Events


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Anyone can photograph myself orJane at the venues we attend we both look forward to see,in the photos

In fact Bill I think you took a couple of shots of Jane dancing at Bury and she would love a copy of it which she would pay you .The photos people have taken at venues over the past 40 years are part of the social history of the Northern Soul Scene

and are in my opinion a very important part of the history of the UK for future generations

Regards Ian Cunliffe

As Ian has rightly said photo's are a very important part of the social history of the soul scene. Taking photos at a soul venue is more acceptable today than ever before,as long as respect for the subject is taken into consideration. The earliest photos I know to be taken where taken in The Wheel on Whitworth St from 69/71 by my gud friend Norman Rogers from Cambridge. Now that was at a time if you pulled a camera out, without any one knowing who you where, or why you where in a soul all niter with a camera you would have been out on the street before you got knocked out less your camera. Norman also snapped pics in Saints & Sinners Brum & Bletso, North Hants. Many of Normans picture's have found there way into books and videos clips on YouTube. Thanks to the internet not many ever asked Normans permission once they got into the public domain. Not that he would ever take a penny. Its just nice to be asked. So many thanks to him and others

who have had permission to snap away for the pleasure of all and as record of a little piece of Northern Soul history because that and memories is probably all we will have left to pass on of days gone by.

Atb Irish

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Guest Snapper Dave

Yes i also know Coops and Martin and Chalky,if you knew how many people from all over the WORLD emailed me thanking these people and myself for putting these photos on display.

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I have been taking photographs for the last 18 years or more and have never had a problem.Dave Leedham www.daveleedham.co.uk

After all these years, I never knew you had a website Dave.

Just had a quick look, FANTASTIC!!! even with some dodgy ones of me on them :lol:

Keep on snapping :thumbsup:

Ali x

P.S. Vickie got in touch with me about the reason why she didn't make Cleethorpes on the Saturday, no doubt she got in touch with you also ..... blxxding puppies :rolleyes::D

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Guest Snapper Dave

After all these years, I never knew you had a website Dave.

Just had a quick look, FANTASTIC!!! even with some dodgy ones of me on them :lol:

Keep on snapping :thumbsup:

Ali x

P.S. Vickie got in touch with me about the reason why she didn't make Cleethorpes on the Saturday, no doubt she got in touch with you also ..... blxxding puppies :rolleyes::D

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sir cumference'

I thought it was Sean at the 100 Club also!

Don`t remember him at Stoke,ever-could be wrong.(Ain`t been to all of them)

Yes he was ...when Stoke use to have just the one Oldies nighter in July...think it was 98...when i spotted and spoke with him there..he had brought a Black female friend up with him that night too...Delxxxxx

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well this is a big thread, I haven't been on here for a while but thought I'd have a nosey and am amazed at the number of comments. I love the work of messers Cooper, Leedham and Johnston. I will continue to take pics at the nights I attend I hope to capture the scene in a positive light, showing the true size and emotion of our Northern Soul world. I will do my upmost to gain the permission of all individuals taken as subject matter and if you don't want your photo taken please just tell me, we're all mean't to be on the scene for the same reason, which is why my camera is generally sweat stained. I am a big soul fan and can be found on the floor at ever doo I attend. Looking forward to trying to capture the essence of Northern Soul in 2012 at the next Stoke allnighter. Hope to see ya all there. KTF

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If I remember correctly we were asked if we wanted the tv cameras to film at Wigan casino

Think the vote was a resounding no

Did not go when they filmed myself

But I heard that those who did had to sign a consent form anyone remember this ?

yep i remember it i was standin by the pillar.and kept dancin in diff places....dun my yead in....sign this sir...well replyed...kiss this sir..x
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there aint many ov me,guys an im still going to doo,s since 73 an jiggin...if it bugs ya change ya identaty i doo........plus im normaly in my own world anyway..so most times i thought the flashes were lightning strikes....wow got to start taking more notice ov wots going on...ive got a lovely stab wound on me arse if ya wont a pic ov that...enjoy guys.xxxxxxxxxxxpost-11211-0-76059000-1347439246_thumb.j

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