Old Dance Hall

[Owd Bert]

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]

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]

Where is this?

Phil

It's on Knowlmere St .

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

 

[Bob Dobson]

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

 

[Barrie Yates]

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

 

[Big Dave]

Was also known as " Arcs" when I woz young

 

[jaysay]

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

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

 

[susie123]

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

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

 

[jaysay]

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

 

[Barrie Yates]

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

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

 

[Karateman]

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]

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

your all heart Barrie

 

[Big Dave]

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]

In 1951 it was called The New Empress Ballroom.

 

[cashman]

In 1951 it was called The New Empress Ballroom.

Well you should know Bob.

 

[Royboy39]

1954 Knowlmere St.........Clifford was the boss.