Guest Biff Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Not strictly pubs but they had bars. Biff - The Hippodrome was opposite the GPO (next to the Hen and Chickens). What was the other big theatre called down near t'Parish Church (roughly where the BEN (sorry BN) offices are now? Theatre Royal. When I was a kid my mother always took me to the pantomime there. I remember seeing Joseph Locke and David Whitfield in pantos there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted December 15, 2008 Site Supporter Share Posted December 15, 2008 I was a nipper in the mid 60s but don't recall anything like the Hippodrome. I remember being driven all the way from Thynne st to St Georges Road past the town hall prior to the pedestrianisation. I also remember the red, white and blue neon 'Palais' sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan.Kerr Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Really showing my age now, what about Vava or Zaza or something next what is now the multi-storey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Biff Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I was a nipper in the mid 60s but don't recall anything like the Hippodrome. I remember being driven all the way from Thynne st to St Georges Road past the town hall prior to the pedestrianisation. I also remember the red, white and blue neon 'Palais' sign. The Hippodrome ceased operating in late 50s and was demolished sometime in the 60s. http://www.bolton.org.uk/hippodrome.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh white Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Va Va was a cracking club, remember Fred Dickie doing the door, it got called Pips in the mid 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted December 15, 2008 Members Share Posted December 15, 2008 Theatre Royal. When I was a kid my mother always took me to the pantomime there. I remember seeing Joseph Locke and David Whitfield in pantos there. Cheers Biff. Always remember me grandparents coming home one night still p1ssing themselves laughing. They'd been to see some variety show there and were tickled by a comedian called Freddie Frinton. Saw him on TV a couple of times - marvellous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted December 15, 2008 Members Share Posted December 15, 2008 Va Va was a cracking club Crackin Northern Soul venue too, eh Bogsy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrQ Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Rose hill. Bus inn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan.Kerr Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Cheers Biff. Always remember me grandparents coming home one night still p1ssing themselves laughing. They'd been to see some variety show there and were tickled by a comedian called Freddie Frinton. Saw him on TV a couple of times - marvellous Freddie Frinton. The ultimate portrayal of a pssed up bloke. Hat at a jaunty angle, scarf, and a bent tab hanging out of his mouth. Did he used to say "we've supped some stuff tonight"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Freddie Frinton. The ultimate portrayal of a pssed up bloke. Hat at a jaunty angle, scarf, and a bent tab hanging out of his mouth. Did he used to say "we've supped some stuff tonight"? Apparently, teetotal. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oBxmpDsvfQE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBWFC Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Va Va was a cracking club, remember Fred Dickie doing the door, it got called Pips in the mid 70s. I think Pips was at the end of the Lido. Vava (formerly Flags ) was near Octagon car park I think ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THunter Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I think Pips was at the end of the Lido. Vava (formerly Flags ) was near Octagon car park I think ! The club at the end of the Lido was Scamps The Vava was where you say, but it became Pips in the mid seventies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrQ Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Gaiety(spl). twas maxims after that i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THunter Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Gaiety(spl). twas maxims after that i think.Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtoe Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Can't believe no ones mentioned Oscars It was on the corner next to Barclays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crombie Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Cheers Biff. Always remember me grandparents coming home one night still p1ssing themselves laughing. They'd been to see some variety show there and were tickled by a comedian called Freddie Frinton. Saw him on TV a couple of times - marvellous Freddie Frinton, Dinner For One, gets played on German TV, every station, on New Years Eve. Apparently. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh_wygDUrxs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Can't believe no ones mentioned Oscars It was on the corner next to Barclays Where? You'll need to be more specific, as I really can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrQ Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 it was down some stairs at the side of the bank, they had live bands on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrQ Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Space City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 it was down some stairs at the side of the bank, they had live bands on. Nope. Still can't recall it. Do you not mean Olivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zozzy Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 It's D?j? Vu all over again http://www.wanderersways.com/forum/index.p...=47845&st=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrQ Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Nope. Still can't recall it. Do you not mean Olivers? Youre confusing me now I remember it being Oscars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Bear Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Space City. what was the name of club it became after space city??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrQ Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 It's D?j? Vu all over again http://www.wanderersways.com/forum/index.p...=47845&st=0 its past a bit of time on Zozz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrQ Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 what was the name of club it became after space city???Kiss, i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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