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Owd Bert

20-01-2004 19:52

Old Dance Hall

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A member was asking if the Arcadian Ballroom was still functioning. Reckon the answer is no. Does anyone besides me remember when it was called " Madam Butts" ?

Karateman

09-02-2012 21:07

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Originally Posted by Owd Bert (Post 46252)

A member was asking if the Arcadian Ballroom was still functioning. Reckon the answer is no. Does anyone besides me remember when it was called " Madam Butts" ?

Where is this?

Phil

JCB	10-02-2012 10:06

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Where is this?

Phil

It's on Knowlmere St .

It's also been known as John Taylor Dance Centre .

Bob Dobson

10-02-2012 10:27

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When I was an attendee in the 50s, my parents' generation caled it 'Butts'

Barrie Yates

10-02-2012 13:36

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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson (Post 969430)

When I was an attendee in the 50s, my parents' generation caled it 'Butts'

Always known as Knowlemere St to my crowd but that was a couple of years ahead of you - that is where I first met you know who:D:D:D

Big Dave

10-02-2012 13:56

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Was also known as " Arcs" when I woz young

jaysay

10-02-2012 17:36

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Always known as Knowlemere St to my crowd but that was a couple of years ahead of you - that is where I first met you know who:D:D:D

We always used to call it Hearts, I don't know why:confused:

susie123

10-02-2012 18:44

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We always used to call it Hearts, I don't know why:confused:

John to us it was the Arts - halfway between Arcs for Arcadian and Hearts.

jaysay

10-02-2012 18:46

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John to us it was the Arts - halfway between Arcs for Arcadian and Hearts.

Teacher used to tell me not to drop my 'H's Sue:D

Barrie Yates

12-02-2012 15:25

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We always used to call it Hearts, I don't know why:confused:

Thought I might have given you a clue on that one Jay;)

Karateman

12-02-2012 22:30

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Originally Posted by JCB (Post 969426)

It's on Knowlmere St .

It's also been known as John Taylor Dance Centre .

Looks like its a small Electronics firm at the moment....

jaysay

13-02-2012 08:19

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Thought I might have given you a clue on that one Jay;)

your all heart Barrie:D

Big Dave

13-02-2012 08:23

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In the 60,s was run by a guy called Clifford (Cliff).Had a classic soft top car,he was getting on a bit even then.I think he used to live round back of argyle street cant remember what street was called.

Bob Dobson

13-02-2012 10:59

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In 1951 it was called The New Empress Ballroom.

cashman

13-02-2012 11:56

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In 1951 it was called The New Empress Ballroom.

Well you should know Bob.:D

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