Jez Jones

it was cold though --matron

Here's the sales blurb with the above The Torch All-Nighter, Tunstall, Stoke- on -Trent. Anyone remember it? I'll bet there's a fair few. My Dad told me years ago that The Torch was a picture house (cinema) locally known as The Bug hut, he even said that you came out scratching. Yeah O.K. Dad, when I came out of there, I came out sweating. Anyway, sorry to all you record collectors because these two little beauties are not records, but I didn't know what category to put them in, and if The Torch isn't in that category, then will someone please E-mail me with a better suggestion. Right , Ready? HERE, FOR TEN DAYS ONLY, ON E-BAY- ARE THE ORIGINAL GOLDEN TORCH TORCHES Seriously now, they are the original torch shaped wall lights, that were mounted one each side of the pay desk in the foyer. Whether the Torch was named after the lights or the lights made for The Torch, who knows,( which came first, chicken or egg?) The rims around the bulbs are bare brass, but the rest I think is coated brass in the colour of dark grey come dark green. When the Torch closed down, it was converted into a camping store. That's when a mate got his hands on these two. He was a regular at The Torch way before the All-Nighters. So was I, first time we tried to get in, three of us were turned away, think is was because one mate turned up in her school anorak- bless 'er. We got there in the end and had some great times. As it progressed into an All-Nighter, the place really became popular, it was exciting to talk to people from all over the country and the dancing and music was outstanding. Can remember the walls being wet through with condensation. Please take a good look at these lamps, they must be knocking on 40 years old (wish I was) if not older. They are in great condition, need a bit of cleaning up. There are a few small chips on the rims of the shades, just wear and tear from when the light bulbs were being changed. Sorry to go on, the measurements of the lights are 38cm tall (15 inches in my world) 46cm with shade (18 inches) and weigh over 1 ¼ kilos (2lb 12oz) each without the shades.. All proceeds are going to a Torch veteran named Alan. Won't tell you his surname in case he owes you money. (Ha Ha) Thanks for looking and any questions are welcome.

Oi tell 'em we went out side for a fag---sounds a bit dodgy how you've put it gonna pm ya

Anyone the proud owner!! The Torch Tunstall Stoke on Trent. Original wall lights End price: GBP 47 End date: 2007-03-23 Start price: GBP 40 Start date: 2007-03-13 Number of bids: 2 Auctioned at: ebay Country: Great Britain Picture copyright held by photographer. If you are the photographer of this picture and would like it removed

have you prepared a statement for Reuters

Yes possibly but they may play The wet Direction =Clara ward

Pissing Around---Art Freeman

Toi Late way Toi late baby!!!!!!!! Pm'd ya mate

Malc, Do ya think we ought to alert the local St Johns Ambulance to be in attendance. A room full of geriatic 50+ year olds backdroppin etc ----could be quite a casualty list Not to mention associated bladder issues with that age group

Top Gear

This chap might be a tad cheaper

I noticed the 'Frank' is signed on the sleeve . Save ruining the disc for future auction

Going way back James Carr -------Freedom Train

Yes Malc as far back as I can remember anyway. heres another one on the square that I went once or twice prior to the evenings activities

nearly spilt me tea on the keyboard

here's one of the Sneyd Arms

This one Baz

Very collectable back in the day Probably are now----are they???? Chris Jackson---I'll never forget you---still one of my faves now

Ah Baz---the Sneyd Arms--great minds and all that

I reckon he'll turn up at around 'Pony Time' then will he

Pat, Was Len the one with the pretty thick glasses. Remeber them well. Yes we often went down there as well Was It Max Buckley or Bailey something tells me?? Anyway shame if he's aint with us no more, always got on well with those lads---and obviously had some good times

Yes and can probably organise a few other guys also . as for the gals best leave it with me . Any idea where Paul---was only just talking bout this last week. Tunstall town hall? pm me if you want me do summat this end. Glad its only till 4. Us ole farts need the rest

Bloody Hell. is that a post card---never seen that . Good idea though----'wish you were here' takes on a differnt meaning dunnit?