bazalways 26 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Having registered a week or so ago, I have been looking around the site at the various topics & comments from what appear to be intelligent people. I look forward to trading words with you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Welcome Bazalway, What keptya? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Welcome bazalways - but I didn't quite understand that bit about intelligent people ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Which clubs did you go to Bazalways? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 .....what appear to be intelligent people. It's a con ...we employ ghost writers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Welcome to Nottstalgia, bazalways. I look forward to reading your posts and sharing your memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazalways 26 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Hi Mick2me, You ask about the clubs. When I first hit the Big City thre were no Clubs, we had something much better, Dance Halls, Everyone was on Display , you could see across the room, everyone was there to dance & with few exceptions everyone would take to the floor with you. It would seem strange today to see a young fellow walk up to a girl & mutter the word 'Creep' followed by them both setting off in an anti-clockwise circle both smiling but not talking for at least half a revolution. When the music stopped they would either walk off the foor, stay for the next dance or retire to the bar. It was that simple. No Hassle, No Hey Shes Mine. What lovely memories More about the Dance Halls My first one was the Victoria Ballroom on Monday & Friday Nights. These were teen nights 2/6d each or 2/6d per pair with a ticket on Monday Nights. The 'Tickets' were handed out as you left on Friday nights to coax you back on Monday, On one of these nights, I forget which, every month was a talent contest, three of four singers accompanied by the resident Al Washbook orchestra. One of these singers was a guy called Alan, He pops back into my memory bank some years later as the resident compare at the Heart of the Midlands, a venue I have seen mentioned elsewhere on this site & I an sure some members will remember his surname. What was his name? Anyway my other main venue in the early 50's was the Astoria Ballroom (The Barn). Every Thursday Friday & Saturday a Big Band played there, Ted Heath, Ken Mac, Joe Loss Jonny D all of them were there Thusday was Cheap night Friday & Saturday the Popular Nights. Another good venue was the Queens Hall where the sprung floor moved up & down a good 8 inches (200mm for the younger readers) when such as Kenny Ball & the Saints Jazz Bands were playing on a Saturday Night. I hope this type of info is of some interest, if not tell me to shut it. I tell you later about the clubs and other things that may be of interest. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Thanks Bazalways, look forward to hearing more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 welcome bazalways im the one who carnt spell but still quite clever and blessed with a good memory alans sirname was roper he kept up the tradition of giving out free tickets if you went to the hart of the midland friday or saturday you were given free tickets for the next wednessday night and if you liked the artist you often brought tickets for the weekend if it had not already sold out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazalways 26 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Hi piggy and Babs, What can I say. How about, as that French Charlie said, 'Oh yes, I remember it well ! Kindest Regards, Bazalways Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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