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Wasn't that cafe called the Top Twenty ? They had of those Italian type frothy coffee machines. Loads of steam, burps, farts etc. Scalding hot stuff in a Pyrex cup & saucer.

I thought the ted's wore brothel creepers ? Oh dear, maybe I moved in different social circles ? blush

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i remember the old coop, i bought my first tumble dryer there must be over 30yrs ago, it was quite a big store for its day.

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anyone remember the old market in birkenhead,would love to see pics of it,when did it move?

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Originally Posted by Pinzgauer
Wasn't that cafe called the Top Twenty ? They had of those Italian type frothy coffee machines. Loads of steam, burps, farts etc. Scalding hot stuff in a Pyrex cup & saucer.


Are you describing the coffee or a personal condition? aliendance

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Originally Posted by ARickett
My younger sister and I used to go the Plaza Cinema on Borough Road on Sat.mornings (back in the '50's) for the 'Auntie Gladys' Club - used to sing along the 'bouncing ball'. I think there was also an organ there that came up out of the pit. Just along the road was the Kingsland Ballroom. Across the street was a cafe whose name escapes me now - they had a big jukebox I think and the tedddy boys used to stand outside there in their 'beetle crusher' shoes.

Are you talking about me again, inch thick soles and tops bulled up that much it would make a squaddie turn green

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just fields, i used to walk across them to get to work at stork margarine (van den burghs)

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Originally Posted by sunnyside
just fields, i used to walk across them to get to work at stork margarine (van den burghs)


If you're going to reply to a 5 1/2 year old query on page 1 of a 24 page thread it would be really helpful if you quoted the original. grin


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aahh, yes i see what you mean, didn't realise it was so old just seen the thread and replied, sorry !!!

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Originally Posted by sunnyside
just fields, i used to walk across them to get to work at stork margarine (van den burghs)


If you're going to reply to a 5 1/2 year old query on page 1 of a 24 page thread it would be really helpful if you quoted the original. grin


Well spotted that man! happy

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Originally Posted by sunnyside
aahh, yes i see what you mean, didn't realise it was so old just seen the thread and replied, sorry !!!


LOL, I had to search through all the pages,(I started at the end), to discover what you were referring to! Fortunately I knew what Chiccy's avatar looked like so I didn't have to read everything. Don't worry, you're not the only one who does it.


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Originally Posted by rosieb
majestic club/cubic club conway street any one yt
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i remember both of these places, and dosen't it make you feel old.
The majestic was a great dance hall,they used to have some good bands on there too.
all the lads used to gather up on the balcony,looking at the girls,lol.
its a shame there are not many dance halls left with live music,

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Originally Posted by mindplayer
OK anybody remember the "Electricity Machines"?? at Raby Mere. You put in sixpence? hold two metal handles and turn one, Hey Presto electric shock. The more that were on it the better, kids don't know what they are missing today.

Dave Miller


Oh, yes, I remember them well! They were only a penny when I remember them. Can't imagine those getting past Health & Safety now. There was also a "What the Butler saw" machine & one where you tested your grip. We sometimes used to hire a motor boat on the mere.
i remember them all, do you remember the swinging boats? and the ice-cream stall,i am going back to late sixties.

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Originally Posted by sunnyside
i remember them all, do you remember the swinging boats? and the ice-cream stall,i am going back to late sixties.


No, I'm thinking late 40's, early 50's. Don't remember swing boats and I'm sure I would because I used to love them.


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I remember the swing boats in the 40's, 50's and the row boats on the mere. Couldn't afford to go on them. We all used to go on a charabanc from Vine Street, take our own butties and I think you could get hot water to make a pot of tea. To us a day out was a day out even if there were no other fring benefits we still used to love it.


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Originally Posted by BandyCoot
I remember the swing boats in the 40's, 50's and the row boats on the mere. Couldn't afford to go on them. We all used to go on a charabanc from Vine Street, take our own butties and I think you could get hot water to make a pot of tea. To us a day out was a day out even if there were no other fring benefits we still used to love it.
happy days eh

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