Golden Torch
The Torch | |
A commemorative plaque placed at the venue's former site | |
| Location | Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, England |
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| Owner | Christopher Burton |
| Type | Nightclub, music venue |
| Genre(s) | Northern soul, live music |
| Opened | 1964 |
| Closed | 1973 |
The Golden Torch, more commonly known as The Torch, was a nightclub in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, England. Opened as a mod venue, it later became important to fans of Northern soul with their all-nighters. Peter Stringfellow was amongst the many DJs who at some time had a residency there while the main soul all-nighter DJs included Keith Minshull, Colin Curtis, Alan Day and Martyn Ellis