I only remember 4 cinemas in Woolwich that were opened at the same time. Granada, Odeon, Century in Beresford Square, and the Regal which has just been pulled down. Plumstead had 3 cinemas at one time, Century, Plaza and the Savoy on Plumstead Common
Had a quick chat with me mother. Bearing in mind she is in her late 80's and memory isn't what it was. She is fairly sure she remembers 5 cinemas - the 3 that were still operating when I was a lad; Odeon, Granada, Regal (ABC). She said there was also one in Powis Street near corner of Hare Street that was bombed out in the War. She doesn't remember the name. The fifth was in New Road along from where the Tramshed is and opposite the Post Office. She doesn't remember its proper name, but says it was known locally as the "Bug Hutch"
@Six-a-bag-of-nuts The Bug Hutch (The Globe?) rings a bell from stories my Dad used to tell as his family lived nearby. The Empire Theatre in Beresford St was a music hall, used to show films for a while but withstood the war and was demolished in 1959.
I can remember my Dad taking me to Cuffs and being amazed at the toy department, with all the glass display cabinets. My grandparents used to take me to the market and we used to watch the guy selling stuff on a big stall. He always used to have a big crowd watching him.
@Six-a-bag-of-nuts There was the Century on the corner of the High Pavement Beresford Square. Can't seem to open it, it's third row across tenth photo down.
Jack Ringo's tattoo shop at the time i think he was the only tottoist in South London. At 15 years of age i had twoCharlton tatts done. What a plank
Was that the fella in Parry Place ?
Can't remember it was a long time ago. What i do remember is that three little Charlton skinheads aged fifteen were scared shitless by a group of bikers in their thirties.
Used to go through Woolwich twice a day from 11 years of age, till 17 odd years of age while attending Bloomfield school. Had my first Chinesse meal , as a mate' s brother gave him a stack of LV's, and so opened a lifelong affair of oriental food. Nearest I had come to that was those dreadful boil in the bag crap meals by vesta. Bought my first RAF overcoat which I dyed black from Sam's, and my first pair of Levi's from the shop a few doors along from the covered market. Used to visit the Thames poly for the Rock bands, and the late night cinema in Woolwich, remember Pink Floyd Live at Pompei, and you could smoke upstairs in those days.Used to go there with the elder lads from Springfield where I lived. Worked at Garret's one summer vacation when I was studying for my A' levels. Bought Electric Ladyland in the Co-op music shop, they sold it to me in a brown bag!.Got my first suit in John Collier for a cousins wedding. Went back to Woolwich to work three times at Morgan Grampian, neither time's I liked it. Pulse, covering for the studio manager on Travel trade Gazette, and finally Financial pulse. Woolwich had gone down hill rapidly, empty shops and I think Marks had closed or was closing.
@Six-a-bag-of-nuts There was the Century on the corner of the High Pavement Beresford Square. Can't seem to open it, it's third row across tenth photo down.
@Six-a-bag-of-nuts There was the Century on the corner of the High Pavement Beresford Square. Can't seem to open it, it's third row across tenth photo down.
I can remember my Dad taking me to Cuffs and being amazed at the toy department, with all the glass display cabinets. My grandparents used to take me to the market and we used to watch the guy selling stuff on a big stall. He always used to have a big crowd watching him.
@Six-a-bag-of-nuts There was the Century on the corner of the High Pavement Beresford Square. Can't seem to open it, it's third row across tenth photo down.
I can remember my Dad taking me to Cuffs and being amazed at the toy department, with all the glass display cabinets. My grandparents used to take me to the market and we used to watch the guy selling stuff on a big stall. He always used to have a big crowd watching him.
(Edit - Spelling) Always remember the Christmas trees on Cuffs awning. The Co-op used to have one too, think they tried to outdo each other. Mum worked in the Co-op and my Nan worked in the Equitable. Me and my brother used to get staff invites to the Equitable childrens Christmas party. Was born into Ridout Street, just around the corner from the Barracks and lived there until I was 5 and we moved to Abbey Wood Estate.
@Six-a-bag-of-nuts There was the Century on the corner of the High Pavement Beresford Square. Can't seem to open it, it's third row across tenth photo down.
I can remember my Dad taking me to Cuffs and being amazed at the toy department, with all the glass display cabinets. My grandparents used to take me to the market and we used to watch the guy selling stuff on a big stall. He always used to have a big crowd watching him.
I can remember my Dad taking me to Cuffs and being amazed at the toy department, with all the glass display cabinets. My grandparents used to take me to the market and we used to watch the guy selling stuff on a big stall. He always used to have a big crowd watching him.
Always remember the Christmas trees on Cuffs awning. The Co-op used to have one too, think they tried to outdo each other. Mum worked in the Co-op and my Nan worked in the Equitable. Me and my brother used to get staff invites to the Equitable childrens Christmas party. Was born into Rideout Street, just around the corner from the Barracks and lived their until I was 5 and we moved to Abbey Wood Estate.
We might well know one another then as I used to live the other side of the bridge to the estate and knew a lot of the Abbey Wood Comp lads my age .
@Six-a-bag-of-nuts There was the Century on the corner of the High Pavement Beresford Square. Can't seem to open it, it's third row across tenth photo down.
Yes, great pics Red. Love that 1899 pic of the bird seller on the Square.
Remember Woolwich Tabernacle - isn't that where all the local Cubs had their big annual get together? (I ought to remember I was part of it, but my memory is a bit shot!)
@Six-a-bag-of-nuts There was the Century on the corner of the High Pavement Beresford Square. Can't seem to open it, it's third row across tenth photo down.
Yes, great pics Red. Love that 1899 pic of the bird seller on the Square.
Remember Woolwich Tabernacle - isn't that where all the local Cubs had their big annual get together? (I ought to remember I was part of it, but my memory is a bit shot!)
This is getting spooky, I had to go there as one of three possible flag bearers or something on St George's day parade for the 22nd Woolwich cub group in about 1961 but failed the audition .
Some interesting photos red, remember the 'auto stacker', which was quite unique, at least for a place like Woolwich, Remember Stormont cars, and the Escort Mexico mk 1, it had in its showroom, Student at the time but a great looking motor, Just done what would have been my work experience on Custom car magazine at Link house publishing, must have been modified with an x pack or been the BDA, as the mk2\ RS 2000 would have been out?.
@Six-a-bag-of-nuts There was the Century on the corner of the High Pavement Beresford Square. Can't seem to open it, it's third row across tenth photo down.
Yes, great pics Red. Love that 1899 pic of the bird seller on the Square.
Remember Woolwich Tabernacle - isn't that where all the local Cubs had their big annual get together? (I ought to remember I was part of it, but my memory is a bit shot!)
This is getting spooky, I had to go there as one of three possible flag bearers or something on St George's day parade for the 22nd Woolwich cub group in about 1961 but failed the audition .
Aah, of course, the St. George's Day Parade - that was what it was all about. You still bitter about the flag?
@Six-a-bag-of-nuts There was the Century on the corner of the High Pavement Beresford Square. Can't seem to open it, it's third row across tenth photo down.
Yes, great pics Red. Love that 1899 pic of the bird seller on the Square.
Remember Woolwich Tabernacle - isn't that where all the local Cubs had their big annual get together? (I ought to remember I was part of it, but my memory is a bit shot!)
This is getting spooky, I had to go there as one of three possible flag bearers or something on St George's day parade for the 22nd Woolwich cub group in about 1961 but failed the audition .
Aah, of course, the St. George's Day Parade - that was what it was all about. You still bitter about the flag?
Nah, I've got a North Korean one now I can wave until my heart's content .
@Six-a-bag-of-nuts There was the Century on the corner of the High Pavement Beresford Square. Can't seem to open it, it's third row across tenth photo down.
Yes, great pics Red. Love that 1899 pic of the bird seller on the Square.
Remember Woolwich Tabernacle - isn't that where all the local Cubs had their big annual get together? (I ought to remember I was part of it, but my memory is a bit shot!)
This is getting spooky, I had to go there as one of three possible flag bearers or something on St George's day parade for the 22nd Woolwich cub group in about 1961 but failed the audition .
Aah, of course, the St. George's Day Parade - that was what it was all about. You still bitter about the flag?
Nah, I've got a North Korean one now I can wave until my heart's content .
Haha. Don't wave it at the Cubs though, you'll scare them
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http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/WoolwichTheatres.htm
Shame,
I did hear that The Lord Raglan in Burrage Road is no longer open, is that the case?
http://www.chrismansfieldphotos.com/RECORDS-of-WOOLWICH/Beresford-Square/
What i do remember is that three little Charlton skinheads aged fifteen were scared shitless by a group of bikers in their thirties.
Lucky for them they left us alone
Went back to Woolwich to work three times at Morgan Grampian, neither time's I liked it. Pulse, covering for the studio manager on Travel trade Gazette, and finally Financial pulse. Woolwich had gone down hill rapidly, empty shops and I think Marks had closed or was closing.
My Mum didn't mention that one - I'll see if she remembers it when I next speak to her.
Always remember the Christmas trees on Cuffs awning.
The Co-op used to have one too, think they tried to outdo each other.
Mum worked in the Co-op and my Nan worked in the Equitable.
Me and my brother used to get staff invites to the Equitable childrens Christmas party.
Was born into Ridout Street, just around the corner from the Barracks and lived there until I was 5 and we moved to Abbey Wood Estate.
Love that 1899 pic of the bird seller on the Square.
Remember Woolwich Tabernacle - isn't that where all the local Cubs had their big annual get together?
(I ought to remember I was part of it, but my memory is a bit shot!)
You still bitter about the flag?