Empire Social Centre (Harpurhey)

The Empire Social Centre was in Factory Lane, Harpurhey, Manchester 9 and opened on Monday, February 27, 1961 with Mick Mulligan and his Band, George Melly, The Gladiators and Paul Beattie and the Beats.

Advertised in The Manchester Evening News of Tuesday, January 10, 1961 as

Members' Notice. Northern Sporting Club Rochdale Road, Blackley. The Northen Sporting Club was the first club of its kind, now we bring you the only club of its type in the country The Empire Social Centre Opening Monday, Feb. 27. This is something entirely new in the entertainment world. Watch This Column For Further Announcements.

Advertised in The Manchester Evening News of Tuesday, February 21, 1961 as

Members' Notice. Empire Social Centre Factory Lane, Harpurhey. Telephone COL 2024. Opening Monday, Feb. 27 Programme Monday nights Jazz Club with Mick Mulligan George Melly The Gladiators Paul Beattie And The Beats.

Advertised in The Manchester Evening News of Tuesday, February 21, 1961 as

Members' Notice. Empire Social Centre Factory Lane, Harpurhey. Telephone COL 2024. Opening To-Night Programme Monday nights Jazz Club with Mick Mulligan George Melly The Gladiators Paul Beattie And The Beats. 

Information courtesy: John H. Warburg April 2024