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Photo Gallery If you have a photograph from any of the Mecca Ballrooms email it to us (72 dpi res) and we will post it. If someone has sent a copyrighted photograph please let us know.
The Locarno, Stevenage c 1961
In a procedure that would be frowned upon today, the staff line up before each performance to be inspected, briefed and to ensure they know each other and project the best image. Looking at some of the scruffy individuals these days this was a great idea. (photo: David St John)
This photograph was taken at the Mecca Locarno, Wakefield around 1960 at a "Private Let" for Valusta, a clothing manufacturer. On the left is Dick Keith the General Manager. How fashions have changed!
Any lengths for publicity! The staff at Bradford Locarno dressed up as Cowboys. Second from left is Barry Goodwin who moved from the Locarno Wakefield. Regional Mecca Director at Bradford was later Wilf Preen, who I replaced at Wakefield. Photo courtesy of Paul Goddard, Carlsbad, Calafornia, USA
Barry Goodwin (right front) usually attracted a crowd of girls to every crazy publicity stunt. Photo is of Alan Boyce the District Director who preceeded Wilf Preen in Bradford. Photo is early 1960's. Photo courtesy of Paul Goddard, Carlsbad, California, USA
Locarno, Merrion Centre, Leeds opened 1964
Mecca Locarno in The Cross/County Arcade opened on 3rd November 1938, closed in 1969 replaced by Locarno, Merrion Centre. In 1960 Sir Jimmy Savile became manager. It became The Stone in 1983 then a cafe in 1994. (1960)
The Locarno Sheffield.
Locarno, Blackpool
Mecca Locarno, Coventry
Mecca, Glasgow
Mecca Locarno, Derby Road, Liverpool
Mecca Locarno, Stevenage
The Pier, Southampton
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