ORIGINAL ART. A SHARED SOUL.

Painted by someone
who was there.

The music. The movement. The memories.
Neil Thompson’s art brings the spirit of Northern Soul home.

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Inspired by a lifetime
on the Northern Soul scene.
NEIL THOMPSON / THE COLLECTION23rd September, 1973, by Neil Thompson
“23rd September, 1973” The first all-nighter at Wigan Casino.
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MADE OF MUSIC & MEMORIES
✳ Original artwork by Neil Thompson↗ Free UK post & packing◎ Rooted in the scene since the 1970s

FIND YOUR SOUL

A little something for every soul.

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A crowded Northern Soul dance floor, painted by Neil Thompson A LIFETIME ON THE DANCE FLOOR

WE WERE THERE. WERE YOU?

More than art.
A lifetime of soul.

Northern Soul Art is run by Neil Thompson and Pete Doyle. Both have been part of the Northern Soul scene since the early 1970s.

From the Highland Room, the Torch and the Catacombs to the first ever all-nighter at Wigan Casino on 23 September 1973 — these are our memories, too.

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Keep the faith.
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CHRISTMAS 2026

Christmas for the soulie in your life.

From small keepsakes to gifts they’ll treasure, find something with soul. Everything posts free in the UK.

Neil Thompson’s painting of Blackpool Mecca in the snow

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“ Bought my dad some of the Northern Soul prints for Christmas. He got loads of presents but reckons the Northern Soul pictures are the best present he's got!”

Shelly Spinks
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WIGAN CASINO · THE FIRST ALL-NIGHTER

We were there
on the first night.

Neil Thompson and Pete Doyle have been on the Northern Soul scene since the early 1970s. From the Highland Room, the Torch and the Catacombs to the first all-nighter at Wigan Casino — these are their memories, too.

Original artwork is stamped with Neil’s dancing girl and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

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KEEPING THE FAITH WITH

Dave Godin

Signed several prints at The Ritz, Brighouse, in October 1999.

Edwin Starr

Neil presented him with Something Keeps Calling Me Back.

Dean Parrish

Signed Neil’s painting Time Will Pass You By.

Coronation Street

Scooters at the Wheel and On the Floor appeared on the walls of the Rovers Return.

The Grand Arcade, Wigan

Casino Club went on display on the site where Wigan Casino stood.

LET’S TALK SOUL

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We’d love to hear from you. For artwork, orders or bank transfer details, get in touch with Neil and Pete.

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