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Wow! This has been a fascinating thread to read! I'm currently getting back into dancing with swing jive, having seemingly forgotten all my ballroom (I'm sure it would come back with practice!), and I also have an interest in the history of local dances, cabaret and entertainment. It's been...

Thanks for those, David... if I ever manage to get into the ballroom and take some photos up there, I'll see if they're happy for me to post them on here for all!

Afternoon all... The new landlord of what used to be the Spotted Dog has put a lot of effort into the building, turning a derelict ruin into a vibrant community venue for everything from heavy-duty dance music to stand-up comedy - and all sorts in-between. I managed to get a look inside just...

Hello - long-term local history enthusiast but brand new poster here. I know the Old Contemptibles has a ballroom upstairs, currently in a derelict state. Presumably this is a legacy of the days of the Albion Hotel - and various rumours I've heard over the years include references to a sprung...