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The Mask Ballroom became the Harp dance hall in the late 50s/60s, owned by a racehorse trainer. Had many a great time there.

My parents were good friends of the owner of the Embassy sports drome, Mr Conrad Davis, and correct it was the largest unsupported roof in Europe. Boxing, Wrestling, Skating and many other sports were supported. The Waldorf cinema was rebuilt and reopened approximately 1953/4, I lived less than...

Sadly Dave Wilks passed away some 3 years ago in his 80s he played banjo and was well known for his rendition of duelling banjos. I do recall that he was very friendly with Bill Formby, brother of the famous George! David had a huge collection of old banjos but much like the late Roy Castle...

Mr Marsden is correct, he tried to teach me from 1954 to 1958, poor but lovely man.

My sister also went to Conway Rd girls school from 1951 to 1955 (Margaret Lee), coincidentally I also attended Golden Hillock boys from 1954 to 1958 (RobertLee) Mr Haynes was Headmaster. with regards to music club at Conway Rd, an older friend of mine (Dave Wilks) ran both a jazz and skiffle...

Good day all, I was a frequent visitor to the Grotto club from 1959 to 1964. It was owned by the Finn brothers who were diverse business men, the cafe part of the business was nothing more than a legitimate front for the “speak easy” type club hidden in the Cellars below, access was walking a...