O/T Memories of Morecambe Town thread !

[Westgate Wanderer]

Thompson i think it is. The daughter now runs it and she closed the southport one down , one of the first things she did when she took over!

[George Dawes]

Thompson i think it is. The daughter now runs it and she closed the southport one down , one of the first things she did when she took over!

i know Southport took that wild mouse ride from what we had at Morecambe


and that was scary the cart am sure use to go on two wheels on its side at one point going round that bad bend at the top

[Posh]

[George Dawes]

if you go into the Chieftain they have some great pictures of old Morecambe

[shrimpnsave]

Thompson i think it is. The daughter now runs it and she closed the southport one down , one of the first things she did when she took over!

i know Southport took that wild mouse ride from what we had at Morecambe


and that was scary the cart am sure use to go on two wheels on its side at one point going round that bad bend at the top

arhhh i used to get on free on that,and it was scary,wonder what H@S would say bout that now

[Seasider9601]

Can't remember the name of it I'm afraid, but my wife's godmother used to own the cafe which was located opposite where the doctors surgery now is by The Battery in that row of shops (I think it might now be a barbers? Can't remember for sure)

Alice, who owned the cafe, sadly passed away around 4 weeks ago.

[Arnside Red]

and im sure the little train was tons better than it is now lol

[Seasider9601]

and im sure the little train was tons better than it is now lol

Just reminded me has that. Does anybody recall those cars that went around a miniscule "Scalextrix" type track between The Midland and Marineland ??!!!! Literally on the edge of the beach.

Wow !! I used to love them in me youth !!!! There was still trace of them having been there up until only very recently.

[Arnside Red]

yes amazing wht you forget over the years isnt it, remember the arcade of good quality shops by the old cinema, i suppose where Morecmbe bowl is now

[Seasider9601]

yes amazing wht you forget over the years isnt it, remember the arcade of good quality shops by the old cinema, i suppose where Morecmbe bowl is now

I remember it well, yes ! Used to have a superb toy shop in there as I recall and a great, real Christmas tree, AT Christmas (I know that sounds daft, but the family and I have been in Card Factory today in the Arndale and they have got all their Christmas gubbins for sale. Crazy. It's August FFS)

Sure there used to be some sort of kitchen ware shop in that arcade too. Was located along from Fahys Garage, either just before or just after the old cinema (where i went to see The Empire Strikes Back on it's opening day !)

[Arnside Red]

erm............and sound of music 2x and mary poppins, well i had a difficult childhood lol

[trojan]

Blackjacks nightclub in Marineland, Shell bar at Heysham Head, petitions against new carpets and curtains in Bath Hotel, not being allowed in Queens hotel cos three equals a gang, pigeons and doms in New Inn, disco in Ship hotel and scooters parked outside there and Tomb opposite, apple pie and burnt holes in lampshades down Trapdoor, season ticket to swimming stadium and ( todays temp is 52 ) sign in kiosk, blue seagull badges, playing football on roof of swimming stadium and asking passers by to kick ball back off prom.Faith healer by Sensational Alex Harvey Band played every week at Broadway.
Could go on for ever.

[Seasider9601]

Fantastic stuff Trojan !

There is one of those Blue Seagull badges in the display cabinet at the entrance to Morecambe Library.

Just remembered something and I hope someone will back me up here !!

I definitely recall in 1994 going to see a concert on the Promenade (outside the Empire I think it was) during the summer months, and was a couple of hours set by Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. I tell people I saw him do a gig on Morecambe Prom and get called a blatant liar !!!

What was the occasion for him doing that then ? Anyone recall ??!!

[seasonsinthesun]

Am I right in thinking there was a BBC play filmed here called "Sunset Across The Bay" in the 70s?
Also remember 1985 and the big scooter rally at Easter.

[trojan]

Sportsmans Bar above Wimpey at top of Euston Road ,driving up Euston Rd on scooter,Marks and Spencers, Redmans shop,Spavin and Kelly sports shop ,Woolworths and Boot's chemist on Euston Road. Bar in Prom railway station always had roaring fire going, Double Diamond on draft at Casino bar and O.B.J. ales sign at the Crown opposite the old information bureau, flock wallpaper in Kings Arms , Parissiene bar below Winter Gardens, Coral Reef bar at front of Winter Gardens who's toilet got you in Dixieland for nowt. trouble in pubs etc during scottish holidays.

Growing up in a seaside resort. FANTASTIC......
P.S. on Lambretta Club of Great Britain committee when we organised rallies at Half Moon Bay and car park behind Empire and Fahys garage.

[Heysham_Shrimp]

Blackjacks nightclub in Marineland, Shell bar at Heysham Head, petitions against new carpets and curtains in Bath Hotel, not being allowed in Queens hotel cos three equals a gang, pigeons and doms in New Inn, disco in Ship hotel and scooters parked outside there and Tomb opposite, apple pie and burnt holes in lampshades down Trapdoor, season ticket to swimming stadium and ( todays temp is 52 ) sign in kiosk, blue seagull badges, playing football on roof of swimming stadium and asking passers by to kick ball back off prom.Faith healer by Sensational Alex Harvey Band played every week at Broadway.
Could go on for ever.

can remember Faithhealer being played at the Broadway. I went to see the Sensational Alex Harvey Band at The Guildhall in Preston. I think Alex Harvey died a few years after his fame peaked.

[shrimpnsave]

Sportsmans Bar above Wimpey at top of Euston Road ,driving up Euston Rd on scooter,Marks and Spencers, Redmans shop,Spavin and Kelly sports shop ,Woolworths and Boot's chemist on Euston Road. Bar in Prom railway station always had roaring fire going, Double Diamond on draft at Casino bar and O.B.J. ales sign at the Crown opposite the old information bureau, flock wallpaper in Kings Arms , Parissiene bar below Winter Gardens, Coral Reef bar at front of Winter Gardens who's toilet got you in Dixieland for nowt. trouble in pubs etc during scottish holidays



thats nuff...im feeling old

[Arnside Red]

Am I right in thinking there was a BBC play filmed here called "Sunset Across The Bay" in the 70s?
Also remember 1985 and the big scooter rally at Easter.

yes, play for today or something, about an old couple i believe, had they retired to the town and then the old chap died

[Heysham_Shrimp]

Am I right in thinking there was a BBC play filmed here called "Sunset Across The Bay" in the 70s?
Also remember 1985 and the big scooter rally at Easter.

yes, play for today or something, about an old couple i believe, had they retired to the town and then the old chap died

it was Thora Hird and Albert Modley.

sad at the end as Albert Modley dies in the toilets by the Clocktower. They ahd to swop the gents and ladies round to fit in with their filming so he died in the ladies although on the film it was shown as being the gents.

[seasonsinthesun]

Actually it was Harry Markham and Gabrielle Daye who played the parts.

[Troy Trotter]

the flag staff opp the kings

[shrimpnsave]

the flag staff opp the kings

forgot that ,i used to climb that..lol

[Stewie]

check out this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkd8u-4TpDY

From about 3:36 they film all down the prom in 1984.

[Richard Head]

What about Scotch week? That used to be nice and quiet

The next to last stage of the Milk race used to finish in Morecambe then the last stage was Morecambe to Blackpool. I think the start and finish used to be at Central Pier

[Keith]

Watching the video reminded me, Blue Rhapsody night club! An alternative to the posers at Harvey's (I hated that place!). Also the Bier Keller with Frank McGregor on the squeeze box (is he still going?)