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by Allen
Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: ore village
Replies: 14
Views: 13235

Re: ore village

The barber on The Ridge was definitely Bill Barham. There was another in the village, bottom of Saxon Road I think. Called Passenger (Fred?). Known to us as "Johnny Boy" Passenger because of what he had in the window - gentlemen's requisites for the weekend, commonly sold by barbers in day...
by Allen
Fri May 25, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: Schools and Colleges
Topic: Grammar School Football (Scratch Sixes)
Replies: 7
Views: 9579

Re: Grammar School Football (Scratch Sixes)

At the 'new' school there were two areas called the upper and lower flat, so I would think this term was carried over from the 'old' school. You are correct and not dreaming.
by Allen
Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:41 pm
Forum: General Hastings Chat & Friendly Banter
Topic: Guess who?
Replies: 4
Views: 3128

Re: Guess who?

It was a walking ice cream salesman operating on Hastings beach in the 1960's. He used to carry a large white box (presumably insulated) and would spend hours on a sunny day shouting those words to attract custom. I've no idea if he was employed by someone or running his own business. We used to see...
by Allen
Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: General Hastings Chat & Friendly Banter
Topic: Guess who?
Replies: 4
Views: 3128

Guess who?

"They're lovely! They're nice! Plain or choc!"

If you recognise these words from days gone by you will know who I'm talking about.
by Allen
Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: General Hastings Chat & Friendly Banter
Topic: Bayeux Tapestry
Replies: 78
Views: 41314

Bayeux Tapestry

If it does come to the UK, what are the chances of it being exhibited anywhere near Hastings or Battle?
by Allen
Wed Jan 25, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: Historic Hastings
Topic: White Rock Baths
Replies: 3
Views: 3065

White Rock Baths

I was talking about these the other day and came across a bit of a gap in my memory - I can't remember exactly how things worked. I'm sure there are people on here who remember swimming there. You paid at a desk at street level and then turned left or right for either the large or small pool. At the...
by Allen
Sat Mar 12, 2016 3:18 pm
Forum: General Hastings Chat & Friendly Banter
Topic: Statue
Replies: 3
Views: 2893

Statue

I was on one of my infrequent visits to Hastings today. While walking through the Priory Meadow Centre I noticed that the cricketer statue has gone. The Observer website says that it was hit by a fork-lift truck. Anyone know when it will be back?
by Allen
Wed Mar 09, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: Schools and Colleges
Topic: Grammar School Football (Scratch Sixes)
Replies: 7
Views: 9579

Re: Grammar School Football (Scratch Sixes)

They were definitely still going at the 'new' school in Parkstone Road, at least until 1972. I think the scoring method had changed because I only remember credit for goals scored. It was an interesting way of choosing teams. Boys were graded according to ability from 1 to 6, with 1 being the top pl...
by Allen
Wed Mar 09, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: Lost Relatives / Friends
Topic: Ann Booth
Replies: 0
Views: 2104

Ann Booth

Any info on her whereabouts? She lived in a flat in Western Road, St Leonards in the 1970's. She had brothers called (I think) Peter and David.
by Allen
Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:36 pm
Forum: General Hastings Chat & Friendly Banter
Topic: Snooker
Replies: 0
Views: 1667

Snooker

Does anyone remember the snooker tournament held on the pier in the late 1970s (I think)? I think it was organised by the later lottery winner Mick Maplesden. It featured Jackie Rea doing some trick shots and the players included John Spencer, Doug Mountjoy and Alex Higgins (who made the only centur...

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