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was in there last week, bit grotty but at £2.10 for a pint of john smiths i can live with grotty smile


cos i'm that kinda guy...
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Like a 70s time zone in there.lol

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My second home for many years ....notice how the side door in the picture the sign is wrong it says "Great Floats Sports and Social Club"
I must call in soon to reminisce.

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Was last in about 1972. One of the shops taken over to make it (second or third from the corner was a butcher with pictures of cows and things on the tiled walls and another was an old pet shop.

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Used to go and watch the footy in there with my dad. Fond memories of the place

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There used to be a Provident shop next door or next door but one.

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my uncle used to manage this pub.

probably around the 70's and 80's.

Don Gilmour.

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Originally Posted by ZipperClub
There used to be a Provident shop next door or next door but one.


Yes there was. Was that known as 'the Practical' earlier on? I think the butcher was right on the corner.

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Yes Europa 1 it was a Practical cheque shop. I remember my mum used to get my school uniforms with a Practical cheque from there. smile

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Yeah I remember Don ...he went from Float to moreton Football club ...then onto the Isle of man didn't he, is he still over there?

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Originally Posted by Heswall1958
Yes Europa 1 it was a Practical cheque shop. I remember my mum used to get my school uniforms with a Practical cheque from there. smile


Yes me too school uniforms and a lot more!

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it used to be a printers too

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it used to be a printers too


yes it did

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I went in the downstairs room last year to a gay wedding. Place was empty, only about 12 people in there. I`d say it needed a few bob spending on decoration.

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