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Yes Lyn just checked and there were 4 threads about the Barton Arms. So I've merged them together. There are quite a few missing images, so if anyone can help to replace them please shout. Thanks. Viv.
The Barton’s Arms in 1906 (edited). Viv.
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Radiorails
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Post 64 of this thread suggests 1906 as a date. The tram suggests that as well.
Radiorails
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The tramcar has a roof ( known as top cover) Vivienne which puts it more just prior to WW1 I believe.
Thanks Alan #90 was wrongly labelled at source, so shall edit it. Viv.
Williamstreeter
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I've used both of them very fond memories of both pubs , ranging from 76-96
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I have typed a few words about the rebirth of this pub in 2002. I had to rack my brain to remember some of the story but I am pretty sure it is both accurate and honest :
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No, 2002 when the pub was closed for trading.
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Thanks for pointing out my typo!!
A Sparks
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You are very welcome - hope you didn't think I was being rude!
Is all well with the Bartons now? As you said, it's not in the best area for trade.
Would be very sad to see it go, I used to go in there in the mid 70's before moving across the road to the Elbow Room
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Not at all, I wish all typos were pointed out to me. I try to make sure everything is word perfect but sometimes I mess it up! I have to admit to not going over to the Barton's Arms for a while but we are going very soon, along with a few beers in The Bull now that it is having its beer range expanded. We'll be going on the bus as I couldn't park my bike outside the Barton's Arms!You are very welcome - hope you didn't think I was being rude!
Is all well with the Bartons now? As you said, it's not in the best area for trade.
Would be very sad to see it go, I used to go in there in the mid 70's before moving across the road to the Elbow Room
i went in the bartons a couple of times last summer....still kept up to the good standards its had over the past few years..to be honest the pubs around that area are now very sparse...dont think i could name them on one hand...the clements further up closed some months back...so sad to see the pub trade dwindling before our eyes but on the bright side what a jewel we have in the bartons...oh and not forgetting the bull price st...
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Williamstreeter
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I spent many a good time in there under various gaffers most memorable Terry Long then Steve Lefervre . The name of the gaffer that introduced the Sunday dinnertime Jazz escapes me at the moment . BBC made an early evening music show there one Friday night , the hosts were David Soul and Sally James , I shook Mr Soul's hand in the least likliest place . I'l just say it was a convenience for both of us . Good old days
Williamstreeter
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ooh err john david soul...trust me to miss out
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Lyn I remember one of the locals had told DS of a local female's (age about 70) nickname , it sounded ever so funny when he introduced the piece going to be played was dedicated to "lipstick Lil" . After the show had finished and all the TV gear wrapped up . Mr Soul was seen heading for the horizon(the car park by the underpass to Newtown Shopping Ctr with his arm around Ms James shoulder .
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Still very much a work-in-progress, I am providing a link to my web page for this public-house now as some folks have asked about the old Barton's Arms and I have done a bit of blurb on that :
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Actually, in 1974 it was 18pLove the film!
The presenter's comment about the expense of his pint when the film was made in 1974 - 80p
Williamstreeter
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He should worry about the price of a pint , from what one of the ATV technicians told me both the reporters and the tech staff were on mega money in those days
love that footage...seen it a few times...great to see shots of the old houses before demo and who can forget the aston hipp...it has to one of if not the best victorian pubs in the country the minton tiles are something else.. some of you may know this but there are also magnificent tiles on the floor in a certain part of the pub which were covered up years ago to protect them...i did manage to get a copy of a photo of them before they were covered up...must see if i still have it in my files...thanks kieron
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Plenty more info now and my gallery of pics :
I haven't finished yet though!
adap2it
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Unfortunately Lyn, I cannot watch the film as it's not playable outside of the UK.
Dave A
adap2it
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Looks like October Lynoh thats a pity dave...you will have to come back home then
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Radiorails
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If you use the Opera Browser, which has a free VPN choice, you could move yourself - internet wise - to Europe or somewhere else maybe. That might allow you to view.