MargieH 7,594 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 I knew what a croggie was many’s the time I’ve heard the lads call to each other “Giz a croggie” I never accepted whenever I was asked if I wanted a croggie!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted December 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 Meanwhile back up North.........any age...size.....shape....just do it........love them 'Baggy pants'' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 At the time, I was never into Northern Soul, my musical interests were in other directions. But there's a documentary on the subject which I've seen a couple of times and is worth watching. As well as the music, it's very atmospheric for showing life in the late 1970s.........a bit gloomy and grim. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted December 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 What an excellent Documentary Kev........really tells the story of some great music..times..places and people.......could feel the times that were not just ''Northern'' but parts of Notts too....especially the ''Mining area's''.......Gloomy and Grim in parts Yes.........but so real.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 Always recal lthe steps to downstairs being at the rear of the building in the Metal Mickey days. Just a man behind a till. Later, entrance to downstairs was just left of the main upstairs entrance, this had a kiosk and possibly a small cloakroom, struck me as being the original? Ithis had blocked off behind fire doors This was the time of a Reservoir Dogs mutual. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted December 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Whenever i'm feeling low or a bit miserable i watch something like this.........best therapy going............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 891 Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Can't keep good dancers down. Some good improv at the end of the clip. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted January 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 Danced to this in a Pub in ''Tuesday Market place'' Kings Lynn'' about 1974.......great beat of the 'Hollies''........... Hard to believe nearly 50 years ago.......and the Hollies are now nearly 80........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted January 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Basford Library'' still open........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted February 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Great voice of Barry.........shades of 'Bodega' sunday nights in the 60s...........her name was 'Trina'..........she worked in 'Lyons' She did the 'Cha Cha'........at the Bodega............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Prefer my version...about Ben the grocer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted February 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 I do too Jill............ was just listening to Barry and waxing lyrical again about far off nights in town........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 His name was Ben, O, The friendly grocer. He worked at Marsden's with his chums When he wasn't pinching bums! He was, it's rumoured, The housewife's favourite. They loved the way he handled cans, Cos he's got at least ten hands! 'Just leave your order book And I'll be round, me duck! When your hubby's gone down the pub You won't believe your luck! Down at Farrand's, Vernon's and Marsden's, He often spends half the night in their gardens! Slides down the drainpipe, Minus his bridge rolls. Ben rolls the bacon He's stirred but not shaken, Cos it's Marsden's.... Quality goods..... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Jill, is that where the much loved radio program comes from...'Housewives Choice'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Undoubtedly, Beekay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 I sense a bit of Hero Worship here l'il sis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Well, you have to admit he's a legend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Cue Barry..... Her name was Lizzie. She'd shopped at Harrod's! Al Fayed stocked the grub she liked But he hadn't got a bike! Stuffed in the basket, Posh tinned Beluga Boiled ham, smoked salmon, wholemeal bread And...for the budgie in her shed (!!) A massive box of Trill It gives her such a thrill... When Ben delivers the goods Who gives a damn about the bill? Shop at Marsden's, Farrand's and Vernon's. You don't get that service from Burton's! Handsome shop boy, complete with bike clips. Sweaty and damp... Surely beats Green Shield stamps. Get down to Marsden's Just ask for Ben... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Much better than Simon Armitage! More like John Betjeman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 Bit quiet on here.....so thought we'd have a bit of ''Yankee Doodle'' from the great 'Actor' and 'Dancer'' Mr Cagney....... He came to London just to ride the ''Pony's''. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just another morning in Bulwell.........Danka''........Mi duck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted February 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 Had a suit like that when i moved to Peterborough in the 70s....................went down well Saturday nights.......think it was the only one in Town............only one nightclub there as well......... Annabels...........met John Barnwell there one night...said he was ''looking for players''........offered my services......but nowt ever came of it...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 I hope you didn't have the sticking plaster under the left eye to go with the suit! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted February 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 Could have Jill.........not many of the blokes liked me down there... Can't think why........... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 I see in New Zealand they're playing Barry Manilow recordings on a loop to disperse parliament protesters! Our Ben wouldn't approve of that. I thought it was classical music that is generally played to persuade people not to congregate in places where they aren't desired. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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