Thank you for such a wonderful documentary. It brought back so many memories. When I worked at Wallasey Borough Council Town Hall, 1958-63, Joy Hockey would come in frequently seeking planning approval for her plans. A very talented architect and a lovely person. My mother told me that, just before WW2, one of the Figure of Eight buggies flew off the top tight bend and sailed over the promenade to crash onto the beach, with the loss of lives. Great to see the WW2 DUKW being a tourist attraction immediately post-war. I have always remembered my ride, but never seen a video of one in action there. After the war, there was often a sign on the promenade "Don't forget the diver". A legless man would seek donations for jumping off the prom into the sea. I expect that he was an injured war vet. R.I.P. The Tower Grounds were always a delight, especially the miniature railway, the dodgems and The Waltzer. The Tower ballroom was incredible; the finest in the North of England and possibly in the UK. It has a sprung floor that continually "creaked" if there were few dancers; 2,000 folk dancers and it seemed quite "empty". Superb sound system. That was avery fine band. Wednesday nights were typically free entrance - one just needed to find the man who went around handing out free tickets at the nearby Lakeside Bar or other bars, or in the road. Weekend dancing was usually tremendous for the dancing and meeting folk. The Palace Amusement building had some fine rides .... dodgems, car racing, and a fierce "giant bullet" that swung around fiercely. And a "secret" bar underground, the name of which eludes me at this moment. (Shame on me) I have often wondered how High the top diving board was. It seemed dreadfully high. The Royal - a fine little cinema that showed "B" horror movies every Sunday night. Often with some "encouragement". I recall on one Sunday there being a large "bucket of blood" in the foyer, in keeping with the movie's title. So, so much in the documentary. Possibly the only thing that I was hoping for to see something of The Kraal Club (set up by John Stanley and John Pennington), that I always felt was far finer than The Cavern. So, thank you so much.
Wow, thank you for all that amazing information! I'm 42 and I'm born and bred here. Bringing up my own children here too. Such a wonderful place to grow up especially for you!!! Brilliant ❤
In the early 1970s I had a summer job in Vale Park looking after the bandstand arena for Uncle Norman and Aunty Barbara's 'Joytime' show for children. They were still going strong then. Every day hundreds would turn up to be entertained, many taking part in the talent competition. On Sundays visiting brass bands from all over the north west would play to large crowds and then perform again in the evenings in the old Floral Pavilion theatre. A great documentary, though I can't remember the name of the presenter.
I remember in april 1969 as a 5yr old walking from vale park with my dad seeing all the fire hoses outside the tower grounds i have happy memories of vicky rd the golden goose the pier the lighthouse and NB baths and derby baths which where the coldest baths going even in the summer' NB has the best panoramic view for sunsets down by the fort the sun seems massive with orange and deep reds
That brought back a few memories. Such a pity it can't be brought back to the original high standard holiday venue. My father was Pier Master of New Brighton Pier circa 1955/56. Anyone remember him, Ted Barnes?
Its doing pretty well, some investment over the years but sadly lost its identity somewhat, but I love it. Born and bred here and have my own children growing up here.
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Thank you for such a wonderful documentary. It brought back so many memories.
When I worked at Wallasey Borough Council Town Hall, 1958-63, Joy Hockey would come in frequently seeking planning approval for her plans. A very talented architect and a lovely person.
My mother told me that, just before WW2, one of the Figure of Eight buggies flew off the top tight bend and sailed over the promenade to crash onto the beach, with the loss of lives.
Great to see the WW2 DUKW being a tourist attraction immediately post-war. I have always remembered my ride, but never seen a video of one in action there.
After the war, there was often a sign on the promenade "Don't forget the diver". A legless man would seek donations for jumping off the prom into the sea. I expect that he was an injured war vet. R.I.P.
The Tower Grounds were always a delight, especially the miniature railway, the dodgems and The Waltzer.
The Tower ballroom was incredible; the finest in the North of England and possibly in the UK. It has a sprung floor that continually "creaked" if there were few dancers; 2,000 folk dancers and it seemed quite "empty". Superb sound system. That was avery fine band. Wednesday nights were typically free entrance - one just needed to find the man who went around handing out free tickets at the nearby Lakeside Bar or other bars, or in the road. Weekend dancing was usually tremendous for the dancing and meeting folk.
The Palace Amusement building had some fine rides .... dodgems, car racing, and a fierce "giant bullet" that swung around fiercely. And a "secret" bar underground, the name of which eludes me at this moment. (Shame on me)
I have often wondered how High the top diving board was. It seemed dreadfully high.
The Royal - a fine little cinema that showed "B" horror movies every Sunday night. Often with some "encouragement". I recall on one Sunday there being a large "bucket of blood" in the foyer, in keeping with the movie's title.
So, so much in the documentary. Possibly the only thing that I was hoping for to see something of The Kraal Club (set up by John Stanley and John Pennington), that I always felt was far finer than The Cavern.
So, thank you so much.
Wow, thank you for all that amazing information! I'm 42 and I'm born and bred here. Bringing up my own children here too. Such a wonderful place to grow up especially for you!!! Brilliant ❤
My Home for over 65 years, how it has changed...
This is a very good , interesting and informative history commentary of New Brighton. Thank you so much.
This is wonderful . Thank you
Just amazing, looked fantastic
Just a lot of memories of my childhood though all gone for ever but still alive in my memory, like Liverpool's overhead railway.
In the early 1970s I had a summer job in Vale Park looking after the bandstand arena for Uncle Norman and Aunty Barbara's 'Joytime' show for children. They were still going strong then. Every day hundreds would turn up to be entertained, many taking part in the talent competition. On Sundays visiting brass bands from all over the north west would play to large crowds and then perform again in the evenings in the old Floral Pavilion theatre. A great documentary, though I can't remember the name of the presenter.
I remember in april 1969 as a 5yr old walking from vale park with my dad seeing all the fire hoses outside the tower grounds i have happy memories of vicky rd the golden goose the pier the lighthouse and NB baths and derby baths which where the coldest baths going even in the summer' NB has the best panoramic view for sunsets down by the fort the sun seems massive with orange and deep reds
That brought back a few memories. Such a pity it can't be brought back to the original high standard holiday venue. My father was Pier Master of New Brighton Pier circa 1955/56. Anyone remember him, Ted Barnes?
I saw Hetty King at the Floral Pavillon. Possibly the last living person to see her.
How is New Brighton looking today?
Its doing pretty well, some investment over the years but sadly lost its identity somewhat, but I love it. Born and bred here and have my own children growing up here.
Come visit!!!!
@@mojofilter96much to do on a day trip ?
Sad to see, maybe everyone here have passed away