Guest martyn Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Here are a couple of photos taken in Mr. M's around 1981. Not very good quality I'm afraid as the condensation played havoc with the lens. These two and another four like them are the only photos I have of this period of my life, bit sad really. Got a feeling that may be the back of my head in that 1st photo - we used to sit in the second alcove in as you came through the door from the main room Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest SteveC Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Nice one Mr C, glad to see not only one who has lost the svelte figure, if only a little in your case! Yes one of the many quiet Saturdays then, we were probably in the far corner huddling against cold, as it was about then we started going regular. Hope you are well Hi Jocko - hope you're well mate. Here's the bad news.....my svelte figure is coming back Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest SteveC Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Just after I first met you at "The College Of Knowledge" wasn't it Steve? Paul Yes it was mate - the train journey in itself was a nightmare. A couple of soulies got on at Crewe who knew Dickie Bird and decided they didn't like the carriage we were sitting in. Needless to say there wasn't much left of it by the time we got to Wigan. Should have gone with someone more sensible..like you Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Getting ready to hit the town circa '69/'70 Very smart, its nice to see the gent's in suits Debbie x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest adlibsoul Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 we used to wear made to measure Italian-style suits with bum-freezer jackets-often pin-stripped.When the later style went to longer jackets single/double 12-14 inch vents were introduced to help dancing moves. I've spent hours on dancefloors waiting for mine to help me but they don't want to know - as you'll see at the next Ad-Lib night in Lincoln.(5th Dec-sorry about the blatent plug).I'll be the one standing -still in the middle of the dancefloor with my suit on -that doesn't work !I'll try and dig some more photos out but in the 6ts venues i went to relied on a professional photographer doing the rounds and giving you a ticket to see the proofs in his shop a week later. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest adlibsoul Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Still suited and booted 2007. Cult styles don't change much !!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest adlibsoul Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Still suited and booted 2007. Cult styles don't change much !!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Stu Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Then I learned some dress sense........ LOL must be old pic you have hair Great days Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
De-to Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 have already posted this piccy on another s/s thread but here we are in mr`ms early doors at the casino dig those baggy trousers,!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Neil-ok Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Old pic,1981 Wigan Maximes after the casino closed. Passed on to me by Mandi(Wigan)ta hun,on the pic from the right from looking at the pic.its Damien(widnes)me(Widnes),Andy Berry and Janice thorpe,was wondering who the other two lads are?,Anyone?. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) Found a few more of myself & my friends in our Mod days at Brighton in the 80s Debbie x Edited December 9, 2009 by parkash Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Found a few more of myself & my friends in our Mod days at Brighton in the 80s Debbie x Some nice scooters there. Good to see that scooters have moved on a bit though Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
DennieFitz Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Old pic,1981 Wigan Maximes after the casino closed. Passed on to me by Mandi(Wigan)ta hun,on the pic from the right from looking at the pic.its Damien(widnes)me(Widnes),Andy Berry and Janice thorpe,was wondering who the other two lads are?,Anyone?. Hi Neil That's a blast from the past. Andy Berry is from Parbold near to were I use to live. Janice is from Leigh from what I remember. I sat with her once at Wigan Northern Western on the way to Morecambe Pier Allnighter, she was pregnant at the time but it never put her off dancing. Drove past Andy Berry a couple of months ago, he was outside the pub on his mobile!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Howard Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Debbie Here are a couple; first one taken outside the Casino (pretty typical photo actually) shortly before it shut and the other I took of a few folk from Norwich at St Ives circa 76. I have some more which I'll dig out some time over the weekend. Mick 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Debbie Here are a couple; first one taken outside the Casino (pretty typical photo actually) shortly before it shut and the other I took of a few folk from Norwich at St Ives circa 76. I have some more which I'll dig out some time over the weekend. Mick Great pics Mick Debbie x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Howard Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Debbie Another one I dug out - me circa 1980 I have some photos from both the 70's and 80's but not sure how to get good jpg copies - tried taking photos of photos but they don't come out too good. Scooter Boy 1980.pdf Mick Scooter Boy 1980.pdf Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
kimbo Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Debbie Another one I dug out - me circa 1980 I have some photos from both the 70's and 80's but not sure how to get good jpg copies - tried taking photos of photos but they don't come out too good. Scooter Boy 1980.pdf Mick Hi Mick think I got a piccy of you and Ady harley outside the Miners at Shotts......If I remember correctly youv'e got a beret and bumudda shorts on.... a bit of a fo par!!! Yep just found it and you have. Not a clue how to load on here tho Kimbo. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Howard Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hi Mick think I got a piccy of you and Ady harley outside the Miners at Shotts......If I remember correctly youv'e got a beret and bumudda shorts on.... a bit of a fo par!!! Yep just found it and you have. Not a clue how to load on here tho Kimbo. Kimbo Yeah I remember that one. Guy arranged the coach (I think) from Derby and it picked us up in Skipton - warm day as I recall and have a feeling I had some wedge shoes on - blimey what was I thinking? Mick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
kimbo Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Kimbo Yeah I remember that one. Guy arranged the coach (I think) from Derby and it picked us up in Skipton - warm day as I recall and have a feeling I had some wedge shoes on - blimey what was I thinking? Mick Spot on mate. Sod the dress code. Goood times gooood people and Feckin good music. Kimbo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Paul, do ya know if thththats the photo that was in Frank Elson's cccccolumn after he visited the Cellar Bar? Was the bloke on top left standing on a box or was he really 2 feet taller than everybody else? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brian J Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Alan Cain, Billy Mac, Pat Brian & a couple of other wiganers I can't remember! Paul 3rd from left is Paul Heyes and far right is a good mate of mine Stey Hayes. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brian J Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I think this is around 74. My hair was naturally dark brown but after an accident trying to have streaks in, I decided to have it bleached blonde. It was Sunday afternoon at Wigan Rugby Club after the allnighter. Russ's Triumph Herald and trailer are in the background. Anyone who remembers going to the Rugby club and dancing will remember the custom of the local-yokels was to throw coins at you...pricks! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul R Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 3rd from left is Paul Heyes and far right is a good mate of mine Stey Hayes. I don't know where I got the name Brian from. Stey Hayes was the one I'd forgotton. I'm sure I knew you at the time also, but don't recognise you from your phots!. Paul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brian J Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I don't know where I got the name Brian from. Stey Hayes was the one I'd forgotton. I'm sure I knew you at the time also, but don't recognise you from your phots!. Paul I stopped going in 75 Paul, had to take a much needed break. Although I was still going regularly to the Friday soul sessions upto 76' I was always with Billy Mac and Wacker along with the St.Helens crew. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hornet Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I think this is around 74. My hair was naturally dark brown but after an accident trying to have streaks in, I decided to have it bleached blonde. It was Sunday afternoon at Wigan Rugby Club after the allnighter. Russ's Triumph Herald and trailer are in the background. Anyone who remembers going to the Rugby club and dancing will remember the custom of the local-yokels was to throw coins at you...pricks! nice pigtails Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brian J Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 nice pigtails Tw*T!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hornet Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Tw*T!! you started it ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Howard Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Debbie Finally managed to dig those photos out & after scanning & converting them so here goes... First off a a couple from St Ives all nighter & one from Kettering all dayer circa 1976 - that's 1/2 of me on the left in the bottom photo (girl unknown). Next, three from Peterborough Wirrina Stadium circa 1978 - in the middle photo check the scout neckerchief the guy on the left is wearing and the beer towel wearing chap in the middle (de rigeur in those days) - thats me on the left in the bottom photo with my mates Nick Jones (Portsmouth) and Tony Rudd (Wisbech). Next, two from Peterborough Fleet circa 1979 - me with a guy who's name I've forgotten plus me with Spike Collier Post some more later Mick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 (edited) Debbie Finally managed to dig those photos out & after scanning & converting them so here goes... First off a a couple from St Ives all nighter & one from Kettering all dayer circa 1976 - that's 1/2 of me on the left in the bottom photo (girl unknown). Next, three from Peterborough Wirrina Stadium circa 1978 - in the middle photo check the scout neckerchief the guy on the left is wearing and the beer towel wearing chap in the middle (de rigeur in those days) - thats me on the left in the bottom photo with my mates Nick Jones (Portsmouth) and Tony Rudd (Wisbech). Next, two from Peterborough Fleet circa 1979 - me with a guy who's name I've forgotten plus me with Spike Collier Post some more later Mick The guy with the beer towel is I think Gwyn Harry with definatly his brother Gareth behind him & Tommy Taylor in the red vest in the background - Bedford lads They name of the bloke your with at The Fleet is Jacko also from Bedford Edited February 9, 2010 by martyn Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Howard Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 The guy with the beer towel is I think Gwyn Harry with definatly his brother Gareth behind him & Tommy Taylor in the red vest in the background - Bedford lads They name of the bloke your with at The Fleet is Jacko also from Bedford Martyn Cheers mate - yeah Jacko was the man. Nice guy. Mick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Howard Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Debbie Here you go. A few more from St Ives circa 1976. Top left is Keith Dunhill who was dancing behind Billy Whizz in the This England film (he has a white shirt, black tie & baggy jeans on). The photo under that one is Cheryl Bush who was in the year below me at School - always a well dressed young lady. The photo to the right of that is Keith again dancing with Mal Rose in front with the beige bags. Can't remember the name of the guy in the last photo (he wasn't one of our crowd) but what a dancer he was - a shuffler extraordinaire...... Mick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Debbie Here you go. A few more from St Ives circa 1976. Top left is Keith Dunhill who was dancing behind Billy Whizz in the This England film (he has a white shirt, black tie & baggy jeans on). The photo under that one is Cheryl Bush who was in the year below me at School - always a well dressed young lady. The photo to the right of that is Keith again dancing with Mal Rose in front with the beige bags. Can't remember the name of the guy in the last photo (he wasn't one of our crowd) but what a dancer he was - a shuffler extraordinaire...... Mick These old photo's are great Mick Its so nice to see all these old styles Myself & alot of my friends still like to dress in these styles, i know a couple of us girls are pleased to see the old photo of that smart young woman in the circle skirt & hair ribbons, spot on! Debbie x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 These old photo's are great Mick Its so nice to see all these old styles Myself & alot of my friends still like to dress in these styles, i know a couple of us girls are pleased to see the old photo of that smart young woman in the circle skirt & hair ribbons, spot on! Debbie x Yes Debbie the girl does look nice in her ribbons. we like to wear ribbons too,don't we from Susan x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) Debbie Here you go. A few more from St Ives circa 1976. Top left is Keith Dunhill who was dancing behind Billy Whizz in the This England film (he has a white shirt, black tie & baggy jeans on). The photo under that one is Cheryl Bush who was in the year below me at School - always a well dressed young lady. The photo to the right of that is Keith again dancing with Mal Rose in front with the beige bags. Can't remember the name of the guy in the last photo (he wasn't one of our crowd) but what a dancer he was - a shuffler extraordinaire...... Mick wow I'd forgotten how that place looked inside. over 30 yrs since i set foot in the St Ivo recreation centre !! . i could only dream (around 76/77) as my peers went along to those niters at that time. the Rice brothers, Paul Sadot, Kev Doughty etc etc were just a tad older than me and were goin places. Late 78 i first went there. thumbed a lift and managed to get a lift back in someones car. one of my fave venues ever, i loved it there. IAN Edited February 11, 2010 by parkash Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Howard Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 wow I'd forgotten how that place looked inside. over 30 yrs since i set foot in the St Ivo recreation centre !! . i could only dream (around 76/77) as my peers went along to those niters at that time. the Rice brothers, Paul Sadot, Kev Doughty etc etc were just a tad older than me and were goin places. Late 78 i first went there. thumbed a lift and managed to get a lift back in someones car. one of my fave venues ever, i loved it there. IAN Ian My first all nighter was Peterborough Wirrina followed very closely by St Ives back in the summer of 76 (they alternated week about I think). I preferred it to the Wirrina as the dance floor was slightly bigger although couldn't get my head around the Theatre which was pitch black save for the DJ lamp over the decks (although I now know why quite a few people liked it like that if you catch my drift). My mate Danny and I had a motto "Chubby Checker for Prime Minister" - our fave tune was of course You Just Don't Know (in my top 30 on here). Mick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 yes Mick, the 'theatre' or oldies room... i can see it now, pitch dark, gym equipment?? , just light from the DJ corner. i always thought the light was from a door into an adjecent room (long time ago). that room used to be heavin with grantham folk. wonderful place The main room was the first place i heard things like the burning bush, the ellingtons, billy watkins, billy prophet etc. they may have been played at other venues, but St Ives is the place i heard em first Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Howard Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 yes Mick, the 'theatre' or oldies room... i can see it now, pitch dark, gym equipment?? , just light from the DJ corner. i always thought the light was from a door into an adjecent room (long time ago). that room used to be heavin with grantham folk. wonderful place The main room was the first place i heard things like the burning bush, the ellingtons, billy watkins, billy prophet etc. they may have been played at other venues, but St Ives is the place i heard em first Ian Ha yeah I remember those tunes from St Ives & Peterborough - do you remember these from around the same era: Heartbeat - Bill Purcell Ten To One - Lou Roberts & The Marks By Yourself - JD Martin That's Not Love - Holly St James Salt & Pepper - Esko Affair Tough Girl - Billy Arnell Stranger In My Arms - Lynn Randell Playing Hide & Seek - Eddie Regan Mick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 yes i remember all of those. not heard Billy Purcell since those times, still hear Holly StJames and Lynne Randell quite regular.... i even played Eddie Regan at an event nr Wigan two weekends ago thankfully , not heard Lou Roberts for ages Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 can i jump in with a quick q to the photo posters would a category in the gallery for old venue photos be a worthwhile addition ? with a category anyone can add photos to it unlike the members album do have a new category up there now called members categories -third downcould have a past events one with sub cats for all the past eventsstafford, wigan, and so on in there ? let us know thoughts and if looks like people will use it will set up thanksmike Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Harry Crosby Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Only have a couple of old pics left & only found these courtesy of derek pearsons gallery taken 80/81 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 a few quids worth there Harry Mike, in answer to your question : we'd certainly love the idea Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Mick, the shuffler you mention is Vaughan Atkinson, I think. He was a much admired dancer back then. Think he was from Boston or Spalding. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Jolly Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Me and two big musical inspirations for me, Mr Rogers and Mr Molloy, probably towards end of 80, with my infamous Saturday club tshirt that I wore every Saturday for nearly 18 months, with one or two washes in between obviously!! Hi Jock You would need to get the wide angle lens out to get us in the photo nowadays. Jolly Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I think this was from the last proper oldies night September 81 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 great photo's martyn. they were around the time i was going (79-81). amazing to see how fashions had changed from a couple of yrs earlier. keep em coming ! Ian Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
De-to Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I think this was from the last proper oldies night September 81 brill photos martin how come bedfords finest mr warot gatecrashed photo five, Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 brill photos martin how come bedfords finest mr warot gatecrashed photo five, I used to give him a lift & on the odd occasion he would borrow a car & drive , remember one night he was so smashed he forgot to stop at Stoke & pick Dave Allcock up.................So I ended up driving all the time after that Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest martyn Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 One more, look whats going on in with the two lads in the foreground Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
caseoftyme Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) Hi,.......Hilsgs aka Alan Hughes from Llandudno,got around on a stripped down TV 175 which i nearly bought from him 1970 ish,he died out in Oz still in his twenties,brought back some memories has that,thanx. Have a look at this website. I've put the link up before.......but hey.....some of you guys may be new on here !!! Paynes Cafe Royal, Llandudno.....there are a number of photos of Hilsks on here. Great soul venue late 60s....early seventies. enjoy www.paynesreunion.co.uk oh, by the way (did you bring your guitar) the photo gallery does not work in firefox only in explorer cheers Rob Hi Charlie - just realised this is you (maybe ?) Edited March 31, 2010 by caseoftyme Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
MartynJJ Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 searched my computer and photo albums, sad to say I don't have much from that era but I did come across this. I'm taking the picture but I remember this as clear as day. Taken in 1979, we had just come out from an all nighter at the Palais into a bank holiday Monday morning. We didn't really want to go home so we just spent the morning dossing around the back of Broadmarsh Bus Station. So I give to you Sharon Dring (my girl of the time), Jackie Sirsee, Mark "Jarvo" Jarvis and the late but loved Colin "Shippo" Shipstone. There's also a fella from Newark but I can't for the life of me remember is name. He used to hang around with another fella from Newark called Andy Cannon who I went to Wigan with. Wonder where he is now?? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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