chocco boxo Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 The Lido was 65% **** as urban myth had us believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 The Lido was 65% **** as urban myth had us believe. If it was it does not appear to have done a lot of us any harm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 The Eastleigh McCarthys are Gerry, Ady (went to primary with Ady) and Sean. Not related to the Southampton McCarthys, of boxing and door security fame. Am I right in thinking that the Eastleigh McCarthey's used to trade off the Southampton McCarthey's reputation a bit? Related; I once had all four tyres slashed on my lovely MK1 Capri, outside The Golden Hind (formerly of Twyford Rd) and I was reliably informed it was a p*ssed up (name removed to protect my face but I'm sure you can guess) brother. I let it go as I was only 18 yrs old and a 7 stone weakling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 Am I right in thinking that the Eastleigh McCarthey's used to trade off the Southampton McCarthey's reputation a bit? Related; I once had all four tyres slashed on my lovely MK1 Capri, outside The Golden Hind (formerly of Twyford Rd) and I was reliably informed it was a p*ssed up (name removed to protect my face but I'm sure you can guess) brother. I let it go as I was only 18 yrs old and a 7 stone weakling. didn't they used to have a skittle alley in the Golden Hind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 didn't they used to have a skittle alley in the Golden Hind Yeah. Great (sh*t) pub. I used to love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 Am I right in thinking that the Eastleigh McCarthey's used to trade off the Southampton McCarthey's reputation a bit? Related; I once had all four tyres slashed on my lovely MK1 Capri, outside The Golden Hind (formerly of Twyford Rd) and I was reliably informed it was a p*ssed up (name removed to protect my face but I'm sure you can guess) brother. I let it go as I was only 18 yrs old and a 7 stone weakling. Please don't test my credulity like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 Please don't test my credulity like this. It's a turn of phrase, Deppo. I was probably closer to 9st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 It's a turn of phrase, Deppo. I was probably closer to 9st. Is this a trap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 Eric used to live in Ethelburt Avenue in a club owned house. Ken Wimshurst lived in it before. We used to take Eric's old english sheepdog for walks. My dad used to work for Minicabs and Eric always asked for him in person when he booked a cab for his return from the pub. Won't mention what night of the week it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 Where abouts in Bishopstoke? About halfway between the bridge over the railway and The Prince of Wales (probably changed its name by now :cool:) on the left hand side. First mini roundabout, on the left hand side there is a big Car ShowRoom (I think) ... that was the deep end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 28 October, 2009 Author Share Posted 28 October, 2009 The Lido was 65% **** as urban myth had us believe. Then there was the one about Fleming park's pool water turning red if you p*ssed in it! Think we believed that for about 3 weeks before someone put it to the test... PS I always heard the lido was 70%... still, never stopped any of us going in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 28 October, 2009 Author Share Posted 28 October, 2009 Eric used to live in Ethelburt Avenue in a club owned house. Ken Wimshurst lived in it before. We used to take Eric's old english sheepdog for walks. And I used to take Jim's doberman for a walk, when he was living at his digs in Portswood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 28 October, 2009 Author Share Posted 28 October, 2009 Lived in Swaythling for a while. Went there often. I've seen Eric Martin & Jim Steele in there. Could apply to any pub in Southampton in the 70's!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 About halfway between the bridge over the railway and The Prince of Wales (probably changed its name by now :cool:) on the left hand side. First mini roundabout, on the left hand side there is a big Car ShowRoom (I think) ... that was the deep end The Prince Of Wales did change it's name, for a while it was called The Barge, it has since changed back to the Prince Of Wales. Many years ago, late 60's and early 70's, it is alleged that the landlady (Stella, ex landlady of The Junction, at the railway station) used to perform all sorts of tricks with a bottle during after hours drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 29 October, 2009 Share Posted 29 October, 2009 Then there was the one about Fleming park's pool water turning red if you p*ssed in it! Think we believed that for about 3 weeks before someone put it to the test... PS I always heard the lido was 70%... still, never stopped any of us going in! 70% now that is taking the ****! As 70 Mike says we all survived it! I was told that about our school pool (remember the big blue things always getting slashed by vandals) if you peed in it , it would turn red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted 29 October, 2009 Share Posted 29 October, 2009 Great thread, loads of stuff from way before my time which is really interesting to hear about. Here's some nostalgia from the end of the '90's/ beginning of the 00's: 'Bar 1:50' an utter utter dive but good for cheap underage drinking: everything £1.50! The Hobbit before they got strict, spent many a Friday evening drinking 'Gandalfs' aged 16/17. Hammy at the Rhino on a Wednesday. Gigs at the Joiners. Breaking into and exploring West Quay when it was being built. Getting onto West Quay roof just after it opened (no idea if this is still possible but if you want to try, there's a staircase at the John Lewis entrance by The old power fm cafe/ mamas & papas which goes all the way up and used to have an unlocked door onto the roof on it) The music shop in the Bargate, bloke who ran it was a bit of a ledge, he always used to get hold of any music you wanted. 'Average Levine' always made me lol too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 3 November, 2009 Share Posted 3 November, 2009 After a serious bout of nostalgia on the main board (http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=474690#post474690) thought it might be worth starting a thread for any oldies with memories of Southampton "back in the day". ... Speaking as someone who has been involved in authoring, illustration and publication of historical papers and topics etc over the years, I would have thought that if you liberally illustrated many of the anecdotes posted herein, plus the addition of a few simple maps to identify locations, then you would stand a good chance of publishing this thread with someone like The History Press. http://www.thehistorypress.co.uk There is a wealth of entertaining personal memorabilia in this thread that would not normally appear in a standard 'History of Southampton' type book. Anecdotal titles are very popular at the moment. I feel at least this collation should be a candidate for a 'Golden Thread' place, to preserve it and add to it as we remember more, or others new to the site find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 4 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 4 November, 2009 A TV based memory... anyone remember "Houseparty"? Ok, anyone remember their mum watching it?? Basically a 1970's 'Loose Women' prototype where a bunch of women would get together under the guise of a coffee morning and discuss issues or show how to do something like flower arranging. Distant memory... anyone remember any of them? Am sure one was called Cherry, and there was a quite fit blonde one. Also, on a TV theme - there just MUST be a poster or two who appeared on 'Runaround' or 'The Saturday Banana'?? Come on admit it? PS Anyone remember a 'yoof' drama called "Going Out" - was made by TVS (or possibly even Southern TV) - and was filmed in Southampton and Portsmouth. I think Perry Benson (This is England, Somers Town) was in it, with a load of other Anna Scher drama school alumni. Many of them were also in some 15 minute soap on TVS about a radio station... anyone remember any more?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 4 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 4 November, 2009 A TV based memory... anyone remember "Houseparty"? Ok, anyone remember their mum watching it?? Basically a 1970's 'Loose Women' prototype where a bunch of women would get together under the guise of a coffee morning and discuss issues or show how to do something like flower arranging. Distant memory... anyone remember any of them? Am sure one was called Cherry, and there was a quite fit blonde one. Also, on a TV theme - there just MUST be a poster or two who appeared on 'Runaround' or 'The Saturday Banana'?? Come on admit it? PS Anyone remember a 'yoof' drama called "Going Out" - was made by TVS (or possibly even Southern TV) - and was filmed in Southampton and Portsmouth. I think Perry Benson (This is England, Somers Town) was in it, with a load of other Anna Scher drama school alumni. Many of them were also in some 15 minute soap on TVS about a radio station... anyone remember any more?? More on Going Out here - seems mostly filmed in P*mpey, but definintely remember some scenes behind that grey building next to The Mayflower. http://www.going-out.org.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 4 November, 2009 Share Posted 4 November, 2009 A TV based memory... anyone remember "Houseparty"? Ok, anyone remember their mum watching it?? Basically a 1970's 'Loose Women' prototype where a bunch of women would get together under the guise of a coffee morning and discuss issues or show how to do something like flower arranging. Distant memory... anyone remember any of them? Am sure one was called Cherry, and there was a quite fit blonde one. Also, on a TV theme - there just MUST be a poster or two who appeared on 'Runaround' or 'The Saturday Banana'?? Come on admit it? PS Anyone remember a 'yoof' drama called "Going Out" - was made by TVS (or possibly even Southern TV) - and was filmed in Southampton and Portsmouth. I think Perry Benson (This is England, Somers Town) was in it, with a load of other Anna Scher drama school alumni. Many of them were also in some 15 minute soap on TVS about a radio station... anyone remember any more?? I remember a TV series called (I think) "Target" starring Patrick Mower which was set in and around Southampton. I vaguely remember a car chase around The Bargate. Anyone remember this or is it just me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey Posted 4 November, 2009 Share Posted 4 November, 2009 A TV based memory... anyone remember "Houseparty"? Ok, anyone remember their mum watching it?? Basically a 1970's 'Loose Women' prototype where a bunch of women would get together under the guise of a coffee morning and discuss issues or show how to do something like flower arranging. Distant memory... anyone remember any of them? Am sure one was called Cherry, and there was a quite fit blonde one. Also, on a TV theme - there just MUST be a poster or two who appeared on 'Runaround' or 'The Saturday Banana'?? Come on admit it? PS Anyone remember a 'yoof' drama called "Going Out" - was made by TVS (or possibly even Southern TV) - and was filmed in Southampton and Portsmouth. I think Perry Benson (This is England, Somers Town) was in it, with a load of other Anna Scher drama school alumni. Many of them were also in some 15 minute soap on TVS about a radio station... anyone remember any more?? Was 'Houseparty' on after 'The Galloping Gourmet'? :-k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigersaint Posted 4 November, 2009 Share Posted 4 November, 2009 A TV based memory... anyone remember "Houseparty"? Ok, anyone remember their mum watching it?? Basically a 1970's 'Loose Women' prototype where a bunch of women would get together under the guise of a coffee morning and discuss issues or show how to do something like flower arranging. Distant memory... anyone remember any of them? Am sure one was called Cherry, and there was a quite fit blonde one. I remember that program, It's theme tune started with a doorbell ringing, the "ding dong" type. When I was off school with a bug on occasions this was possibly the worst daytime TV when there was already very little on. Wasn't it one of the first scheduled programs of the day after "TV for Schools and Colleges" finished? unless my Mum turned it over from ITV to BBC as they were the only two channels on at that time of day back then too. I was driving around Windover roundabout at Bursledon today and remembered when there used to be a motel where Tesco is now. It was set back a little off the road and there used a to be a low white fence and fir trees surrounding it. When I was little I thought it was where they filmed the "Crossroads" program my Mum used to watch at teatime... which of course it wasn't. That was also several years before the M27 existed and Upper Northam Drive at Thornhill roundabout used to be the main road into Hedge End when it was almost a small village. Yet another long walk back to Thornhill from time to time when my Mum fancied a change to shopping in Bitterne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 4 November, 2009 Share Posted 4 November, 2009 (edited) A TV based memory... anyone remember "Houseparty"? Ok, anyone remember their mum watching it?? Basically a 1970's 'Loose Women' prototype where a bunch of women would get together under the guise of a coffee morning and discuss issues or show how to do something like flower arranging. Distant memory... anyone remember any of them? Am sure one was called Cherry, and there was a quite fit blonde one. Also, on a TV theme - there just MUST be a poster or two who appeared on 'Runaround' or 'The Saturday Banana'?? Come on admit it? PS Anyone remember a 'yoof' drama called "Going Out" - was made by TVS (or possibly even Southern TV) - and was filmed in Southampton and Portsmouth. I think Perry Benson (This is England, Somers Town) was in it, with a load of other Anna Scher drama school alumni. Many of them were also in some 15 minute soap on TVS about a radio station... anyone remember any more?? The Radio Soap was called Radio Phoenix. Dudley Sutton (Tinker in Lovejoy) played the part of, I believe, an older, lech style drinker DJ in it. http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/radiophoenix.html Edited 4 November, 2009 by EastleighSoulBoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigersaint Posted 4 November, 2009 Share Posted 4 November, 2009 (edited) PS Anyone remember a 'yoof' drama called "Going Out" - was made by TVS (or possibly even Southern TV) - and was filmed in Southampton and Portsmouth. I think Perry Benson (This is England, Somers Town) was in it, with a load of other Anna Scher drama school alumni. Many of them were also in some 15 minute soap on TVS about a radio station... anyone remember any more?? How about "D1ck Barton, Special Agent" each episode was on for around 2-3 minutes serialised over a week at teatime in the 70's, I recall it was on after "Sinbad the Sailor and his magic belt" cartoon. Sinbad was quite weedy but when he pulled in his belt buckle in a flash of lightning he would grow muscles to beat up the bad guys. Edited 4 November, 2009 by Gigersaint Over zealous Swear Filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 4 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 4 November, 2009 I remember a TV series called (I think) "Target" starring Patrick Mower which was set in and around Southampton. I vaguely remember a car chase around The Bargate. Anyone remember this or is it just me!! Correct!! Yes, Target was based in Southampton. Can't remember many other dramas based in the area - other than Howard's Way obviously. FYI here's a list of Southern TV productions. http://www.imdb.com/company/co0103379/ And programs/films set in Southampton http://www.imdb.com/List?endings=on&&locations=Southampton,%20Hampshire,%20England,%20UK&&heading=18;with+locations+including;Southampton,%20Hampshire,%20England,%20UK Somewhat related, there was of course the classic episode of "Man About The House" when Robin Tripp was trying to get to the Saints v Arsenal game and broke down. Think he got picked up by some Hells Angels if memory serves. Richard O'Sullivan is a local lad and a Saints fan, hence him making Robin Tripp from So'ton too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 4 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 4 November, 2009 The Radio Soap was called Radio Phoenix. Dudley Sutton (Tinker in Lovejoy) played the part of, I believe, an older, lech style drinker DJ in it. http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/radiophoenix.html That's it! It was pretty bad and didn't last too long. Much of the cast were in Going Out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrollman no2 Posted 4 November, 2009 Share Posted 4 November, 2009 Things i remember about Southampton when i was younger... Using the floating bridge, ABC cinema,(also the queues going on for miles when "Grease" came out. Southerners pub, Sovereign pub, The Marsh pub, The Albert pub, Phillips taxi service, Netley Victoria Park before the public were allowed in. When everything in Netley was fields(pre Ingleside). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted 4 November, 2009 Share Posted 4 November, 2009 The music shop in the Bargate, bloke who ran it was a bit of a ledge, he always used to get hold of any music you wanted. 'Average Levine' always made me lol too. Essential Music? He provided me with many back catalogues! (ooo err) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Somewhat related, there was of course the classic episode of "Man About The House" when Robin Tripp was trying to get to the Saints v Arsenal game and broke down. Think he got picked up by some Hells Angels if memory serves. Richard O'Sullivan is a local lad and a Saints fan, hence him making Robin Tripp from So'ton too. Was this the episode when he had to borrow Sally Thomsett's tights? Did they not break down in Cemetary Road? Anyone remember the Hedge End Conservative Club 'Strippers Scandal' in the NOTW? Also, I know it's not Soton based, but Pebble Mill (at one) was all there was when you were off school with a poorly tummy, with regular appearances by Kenny ball and His Jazzmen. They did play OWTSGMI, so I suppose tenously linked to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Chris Harris "Hey Look That`s Me!" Travelling around the area towing a small pink caravan with a bicycle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimond Geezer Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 A TV based memory... anyone remember "Houseparty"? Ok, anyone remember their mum watching it?? Basically a 1970's 'Loose Women' prototype where a bunch of women would get together under the guise of a coffee morning and discuss issues or show how to do something like flower arranging. Distant memory... anyone remember any of them? Am sure one was called Cherry, and there was a quite fit blonde one. Also, on a TV theme - there just MUST be a poster or two who appeared on 'Runaround' or 'The Saturday Banana'?? Come on admit it? My mates father used to work for Southern TV, and he arranged for a few of us to tour the studios, we went on the set of Houseparty. I remember being really disappointed, because it was all plasterboard & timber. I think I was expecting a propper house (well I only about 10 years old). I have to admit I was on Saturday Banana, again thanks to my mates Dad. I was in the audience, and I believe I was shown on tv several times. I've never seen my moment of fame, as this was pre-video days. The Radio Soap was called Radio Phoenix. I remember this, I think it was on about 5pm ish, for some reason I really enjoyed it. How about "D1ck Barton, Special Agent" each episode was on for around 2-3 minutes serialised over a week at teatime in the 70's, I recall it was on after "Sinbad the Sailor and his magic belt" cartoon. Sinbad was quite weedy but when he pulled in his belt buckle in a flash of lightning he would grow muscles to beat up the bad guys. They filmed a car chase sequence to this in Harcourt Rd/Whitworth Crescent, coincidently this was just around the corner from where my mate (see above) lived. I went and watched the filming, and remember the Director getting well p*ssed off with one of the locals because her dog kept barking during takes, he 'politely' asked her to move away from the area. It took a whole days filming to make a car chase sequence that lasted about 20 seconds. Chris Harris "Hey Look That`s Me!" Travelling around the area towing a small pink caravan with a bicycle!! Thanks, you've answered my question before I'd asked it. As I was catching up on this thread, reading the earlier posts about TV, a pink caravan & the name Harris sprang to mind. You've filled in the gaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 (edited) Just on the outskirts but wasn't Wurzel Gummidge filmed in the Romsey area? Did anyone ever attend any of the Radio One Summer Roadshows when they were in Southampton (or phone in to guess the mileage from the previous location?) One of the things I always look out for when I'm back in God's Country is the tree that I was precariously hanging on for grim life in during the day after the FA Cup win in front of The Guildhall just in front of, dare I say it .... The Soul Cellar (as is now, obviously The Painted Wagon back then) Every TV footage I've seen of that day, the camera scanning stops just short of me in the tree and scans back towards the players on the balcony!! Edited 5 November, 2009 by ericofarabia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Just on the outskirts but wasn't Wurzel Gummidge filmed in the Romsey area? Did anyone ever attend any of the Radio One Summer Roadshows when they were in Southampton (or phone in to guess the mileage from the previous location?) One of the things I always look out for when I'm back in God's Country is the tree that I was precariously hanging on for grim life in during the day after the FA Cup win in front of The Guildhall just in front of, dare I say it .... The Soul Cellar (as is now, obviously The Painted Wagon back then) Every TV footage I've seen of that day, the camera scanning stops just short of me in the tree and scans back towards the players on the balcony!! Worzel was filmed in and around Braishfield, close to Romsey. Later scenes with the Saucy Nancy (Babs Windsor ?) were filmed in Lymington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpb Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 My mates father used to work for Southern TV, Malcolm and Alex's dad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimond Geezer Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Malcolm and Alex's dad? No. Rob, Alan & Helen's Dad. Moved to Kent in the early 80's (I think) when his job with (the then) TVS moved to Maidstone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Little Big Time, with Freddie Garrity. He of Freddie and the Dreamers fame. Series started in 1969 and they came to Mansbridge school to film the trailers. Modesty forbids mentioning who starred in it. Although I never did get my Equity Card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 A TV based memory... anyone remember "Houseparty"? Ok, anyone remember their mum watching it?? Basically a 1970's 'Loose Women' prototype where a bunch of women would get together under the guise of a coffee morning and discuss issues or show how to do something like flower arranging. Distant memory... anyone remember any of them? Am sure one was called Cherry, and there was a quite fit blonde one. Also, on a TV theme - there just MUST be a poster or two who appeared on 'Runaround' or 'The Saturday Banana'?? Come on admit it? PS Anyone remember a 'yoof' drama called "Going Out" - was made by TVS (or possibly even Southern TV) - and was filmed in Southampton and Portsmouth. I think Perry Benson (This is England, Somers Town) was in it, with a load of other Anna Scher drama school alumni. Many of them were also in some 15 minute soap on TVS about a radio station... anyone remember any more??The Saturday Banana car was done by the place i first worked at, "Wheelie Webbs" in Portswood and mural was hand painted (airbrushed) by the late great "Chas Tyre" (rip mate), And does anybody remember the scale model of the moon lander at Itchen collage, on the middle road side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 5 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Did anyone ever attend any of the Radio One Summer Roadshows when they were in Southampton (or phone in to guess the mileage from the previous location?) I remember the one in the precinct in the late 70's - remember the day vividly, not so much for the roadshow, but as I'd unadvisedly given the fingers to some huge punk on a bus (who was from King Edwards believe it or not!) who then proceeded to chase me and my mates through town. Come to think of it, it was reminiscent of a scene from 'Going Out' (per posts above). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbul Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Was 'Houseparty' on after 'The Galloping Gourmet'? :-k The Galloping Gourmet....I remember that. Also Fanny Craddock. There was the classic where she had cooked a load of 'pastries' and her husband turns to camera and says "I hope all your doughnuts turn out like Fannys...." Anyway, back on topic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Little Big Time, with Freddie Garrity. He of Freddie and the Dreamers fame. I remember him in 'Oliver in the Overworld', can still sing the theme song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Worzel was filmed in and around Braishfield, close to Romsey. Later scenes with the Saucy Nancy (Babs Windsor ?) were filmed in Lymington. I am working in Braishfield ATM and one of the best albums ever "Liege and Lief" by Fairport Convention was recorded just along the road at Farley Chamberlayne in the late 60`s. I also got inolved with a kids serial called "The Witches and the Grinnygog" a lot of which was recorded around Southampton and Winchester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Does anyone remember the umbrella lady that used to walk along Millbrook Rd, sometimes with a pram? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 I am working in Braishfield ATM and one of the best albums ever "Liege and Lief" by Fairport Convention was recorded just along the road at Farley Chamberlayne in the late 60`s. I also got inolved with a kids serial called "The Witches and the Grinnygog" a lot of which was recorded around Southampton and Winchester. Braishfield, a hot summer's day and a Ploughman's with HSB at the Newport. luuuuuvley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redondo Saint Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 I was driving around Windover roundabout at Bursledon today and remembered when there used to be a motel where Tesco is now. It was set back a little off the road and there used a to be a low white fence and fir trees surrounding it. When I was little I thought it was where they filmed the "Crossroads" program my Mum used to watch at teatime... which of course it wasn't. That was also several years before the M27 existed and Upper Northam Drive at Thornhill roundabout used to be the main road into Hedge End when it was almost a small village. Yet another long walk back to Thornhill from time to time when my Mum fancied a change to shopping in Bitterne. The Solent Motel!!! Seemed very posh at the time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Also, on a TV theme - there just MUST be a poster or two who appeared on 'Runaround' or 'The Saturday Banana'?? Come on admit it? Myself and the other urchins from the estate I lived on would ride down to Northam and climb over the fence by the river to get onto the Banana. Never failed to get in. Also got into Runaround when X-Ray Specs performed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 5 November, 2009 Author Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Myself and the other urchins from the estate I lived on would ride down to Northam and climb over the fence by the river to get onto the Banana. Never failed to get in. Also got into Runaround when X-Ray Specs performed! X-Ray Specs on a kids programme - fantastic! I loved that album (Germ Free Adolesence), esp "Identity", what a classic. This leads me on to another topic which might fit this thread - music of the day. Now I know that every generation thinks their era is the best, but really growing up with Punk, New Wave, Electro, two tone, and some top soul music too was just incredible. Give me that soundtrack to my youth any day vs. the safe sanitised and, let's face it, BORING, "R'n'B" that kids grow up with these days... ...discuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redondo Saint Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 X-Ray Specs on a kids programme - fantastic! I loved that album (Germ Free Adolesence), esp "Identity", what a classic. This leads me on to another topic which might fit this thread - music of the day. Now I know that every generation thinks their era is the best, but really growing up with Punk, New Wave, Electro, two tone, and some top soul music too was just incredible. Give me that soundtrack to my youth any day vs. the safe sanitised and, let's face it, BORING, "R'n'B" that kids grow up with these days... ...discuss! Music should be a new thread on its own!! It's going to go on and on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 I wonder if many realise that Bitterne, Sholing, Woolston, Weston, Peartree, Bassett and Swaythling only became part of Southampton in 1920, Millbrook, Redbridge, Harefield and part of Thornhill in 1954. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 I wonder if many realise that Bitterne, Sholing, Woolston, Weston, Peartree, Bassett and Swaythling only became part of Southampton in 1920, Millbrook, Redbridge, Harefield and part of Thornhill in 1954. Presumably they were under Hampshire County Council until then? Or maybe Weston was under P*"ts#~u!h? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 5 November, 2009 Share Posted 5 November, 2009 Presumably they were under Hampshire County Council until then? Or maybe Weston was under P*"ts#~u!h? I am glad you never quoted the full name of the P word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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