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    The Two Hands, The Packhorse, The Cheshire Cat and The Harlequin - Shard End!

    Living in Portsmouth then. Well fareham which is close.
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    Does Any Remember Steve Ford - Local Comedian In Late 60s

    So many memories, thank-you very Much, will show the good lady later, sure to cause a few tears. never had videos in my day and that is a treasure. So very much appreciated and glad I joined this site if only for a wonderful glimpse of a true artist. I do remember those jokes, but still...
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    The Two Hands, The Packhorse, The Cheshire Cat and The Harlequin - Shard End!

    Wierdly from my bedroom window I used to be able to see the Blue lights of the Hunters Moon.
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    The Bell Marston Green.

    Perhaps we met. Who knows?
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    Does Any Remember Steve Ford - Local Comedian In Late 60s

    Unfortunately he has passed now. My pleasure it was good to know that he entertained you enough to be remembered. Keeps his name alive. Cheers John.
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    The Bell Marston Green.

    My "aunt", mrs Skinner lived opposite the Bell. In 64. Used to walk down the lane that ran at the back of the sweet factory.
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    The Two Hands, The Packhorse, The Cheshire Cat and The Harlequin - Shard End!

    Used to go with my mom to the outdoor at the Harlequin, we lived in the maisonettes in packington Avenue. I left to join the Navy in 74but used to go to the Packhorse and Harlequin during leave.
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    Does Any Remember Steve Ford - Local Comedian In Late 60s

    I remember him, he was my father in law. Excellent comedian. Did a stint on the golden Shot too.
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    Shard End - Which School?

    My oppo Alan Taman lived at 18 Hall Hayes road, he was born in 57 and went to Hillstone. You may remember the Ascot building which was a temporary set of classrooms built across the playing fields.
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    Hillstone Infants and Junior School

    I was at Hillstone from 1961 to 1968, Miss Clay was headteacher, there was Mr Arkinstall, Mr Smith Mr Broughton. Some of my classmates were Brian Amos, andy carpenter , Alan Taman, christine Baker, carol Mundy, Tina wellard, john Pratt, et al. Loved that school. Somewhere I have some pics of...
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