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Tour of the Valley 20 September 1985

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  • Gary Poole
    Gary Poole Posts: 1,874
    SporadicAddick said:
    Henry Irving said:
    5. "Boot room"


    Proper boots - World Cup or Copa Mundial. Not a bright pink pair to be seen...
    And a few pairs of Puma Kings for the more flamboyant types
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,255
    7. "manager's & tea room"



    So much going on here.

    The bar, the upright ashtray, two phones, the Welcome to Charlton sign made famous when Allan Simonsen signed, the numerous pennants, some of which have found their way to the museum but many that haven't.
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,814
    What a state the place was in by 1985, barely a penny spent on it 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,255
    8.  "Main Tea Room"



    More "sophisticated" striped pine and a random selection of chairs.

    Don't go through that door unless you are part of the executive club, mind.  How much more upmarket must that have been.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,255
    9. "Executive Club"



    Beyond that door was the executive club. This is where the rich and powerful could rub shoulders with other well off fans and sponsors.

    Or read a handwritten note torn from a hole punched pad fixed to the wall with a pin.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,255
    Rothko said:
    What a state the place was in by 1985, barely a penny spent on it 
    Mark Huyler said on twitter yesterday that he'd paid for the changing rooms to be up graded.
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,814
    Henry Irving said:
    Rothko said:
    What a state the place was in by 1985, barely a penny spent on it 
    Mark Huyler said on twitter yesterday that he'd paid for the changing rooms to be up graded.
    Didn't pay a decorator it seems 
  • Lordflashheart
    Lordflashheart Posts: 5,623
    Henry Irving said:
    Rothko said:
    What a state the place was in by 1985, barely a penny spent on it 
    Mark Huyler said on twitter yesterday that he'd paid for the changing rooms to be up graded.
    Does he still go to Charlton matches - I know he used to in Prem days 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,255
    Lordflashheart said:
    Henry Irving said:
    Rothko said:
    What a state the place was in by 1985, barely a penny spent on it 
    Mark Huyler said on twitter yesterday that he'd paid for the changing rooms to be up graded.
    Does he still go to Charlton matches - I know he used to in Prem days 
    Still tweets about the team a lot so I assume so.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    Rothko said:
    What a state the place was in by 1985, barely a penny spent on it 
    It was, but quite a lot of charm about it all. 

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  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,255
    10. "Boardroom"

    Compared to the rest of the Valley the 1985 boardroom seems a different world.

    Oak panelling, pelmets and a brick fireplace.

    Some of the trophies on display now belong to the museum but the cannon and the she-wolf (presumably a gift from Roma when we played in them in either 1953 or 1969) are missing.




  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,255
    11. "Boardroom"

    Another angle of the 1985 Valley boardroom taken by Tom Morris.

    We can't promise this much luxury but the museum is open today from 11 to 2.30.

    We have the plate on the wall, from a summer tournament in Tunisia, on display.

    Free entry in Harvey Gardens.


  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,691
    Henry Irving said:
    10. "Boardroom"

    Compared to the rest of the Valley the 1985 boardroom seems a different world.

    Oak panelling, pelmets and a brick fireplace.

    Some of the trophies on display now belong to the museum but the cannon and the she-wolf (presumably a gift from Roma when we played in them in either 1953 or 1969) are missing.




    Just look at the supper phones for transfers.
  • Dave Rudd
    Dave Rudd Posts: 2,867
    Henry Irving said:
    11. "Boardroom"

    Another angle of the 1985 Valley boardroom taken by Tom Morris.

    We can't promise this much luxury but the museum is open today from 11 to 2.30.

    We have the plate on the wall, from a summer tournament in Tunisia, on display.

    Free entry in Harvey Gardens.




    You forgot to mention Lighty @Henry Irving

    Of course, he was much younger then, but the resemblance is unmistakable.





  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,621
    I can smell the cigarette smoke & testosterone from here 🙄😫🤣🤣🤣
  • Big William
    Big William Posts: 3,846
    Henry Irving said:
    10. "Boardroom"

    Compared to the rest of the Valley the 1985 boardroom seems a different world.

    Oak panelling, pelmets and a brick fireplace.

    Some of the trophies on display now belong to the museum but the cannon and the she-wolf (presumably a gift from Roma when we played in them in either 1953 or 1969) are missing.




    At first glance I thought it was the old bar under the covered end 😀
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,883
    Is it known if the Boardroom was furnished like this when the stand was built (1920's) or updated further down the line (perhaps in the 30's as crowds and revenues increased?)

    This is all fascinating stuff...God bless Tom Morris.


  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,255
    SporadicAddick said:
    Is it known if the Boardroom was furnished like this when the stand was built (1920's) or updated further down the line (perhaps in the 30's as crowds and revenues increased?)

    This is all fascinating stuff...God bless Tom Morris.


    My guess would be in the 1930s under the Glikstens but would have to check the board minutes to see if there is any reference to a refurb.
  • EveshamAddick
    EveshamAddick Posts: 7,023
    Great photos Henry.
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,721
    I remember vividly that boardroom on the "Valley Clear Up day" - so sad it was, but we knew we would soon (ish) be back!.

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  • Acab
    Acab Posts: 725
    I used to train at the valley in 1967 through schools football. I remember in the room that had the communal bath was a glass case on a stand containing a diseased lung. I kid you not. It was supposed to deter you from smoking. 
    I mentioned this to Keith Peacock a few years ago and he confirmed it after careful thought. I wonder what happened to it.

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