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Went to Tiffanys from may-sept 1978, great times!I have some pics but not many, if anyone Went there summer of 78 please post! Four Aces, Dalston1966-1998In what was, ostensibly, a simpler time for Dalston, the Four Aces was the areas flagship club. If you did then I am repeating myself! (in reply to Julie) Thats the time I went to Mikes Diner, it was a great place and a great time. I dont know whether you saw my post about the website Les Enfants Terribles started by a guy called Adrian Stern? There was Andy in the bar with the swings, Dave and i think Cas in the other bar, I was a waitress with Cleo. The intricate details the engineers put on the design of the club is a marvel to see, and it will knock the shoes off any guest. This article was amended on 11 September 2016. Fabien NEMBER NANCY. He was a student at Oxford. Velvet Rooms, Soho1993-2003Ibiza party man Nicky Holloway kickstarted this central London club originally named Velvet Underground after his previous project, Milk Bar, lost its lease. He remembered her and her crazy Irish mother! You can see the Embassy Club in the video of Sylvestres You Make Me Feel Mighty Real. Vivienne Anderson (in reply to Lena) New Burlington st off Regent St, went there in 79/80. A far cry from the likes of the Nest or Birthdays, the Aces filled an old Victorian theatre on Dalston Lane where it pioneered black music in the UK before becoming a permanent venue for rave promoters Labyrinth in the late 80s. Wow.. I remember Flintstone bar very well, There was a guy called Sidney who worked in bar. Went from there some evenings to the old Covent Garden for top ups and a few times on to France for lunch! Behind the clubs infamous pitch-black curtains, the dance floor was like the vortex that drew you bodily and consciously into a completely free space. Vivienne Andersson (in reply to David McCarthy) I used to go to Mikes Diner in 1979 when I was a 16 year old runaway, I loved it there, I always had the Hawaiian burger with pineapple on top. Lena Jansson Lots of comments ! My e-mail is lena.jansson8@gmail.com anyone feel free to get in touch about Tiffanys. Said my God its you, loved you in the Ipress File, I though my luck was in as she was giving me the come on. Just curious! Matter, Greenwich2008-2010It was perhaps always a slightly over-optimistic proposition opening a nightclub in Greenwich, let alone one inside the Millennium Dome, but if anyone was going to have a good stab at it, then it would be the pair behind Fabric: Cameron Leslie and Keith Reilly. In 1974 I worked at The Place just off the Kings Road, Chelsea. Does any remember the very tall man on the door? He has a copy of their Spendour In The Grass single and says they were known as a good harmony group. King . There are two versions, one is longer. Later on that night she came over and said she was sorry but she agreed to stay with her mates, asked her why come here, said was a night out. He said: Just speak Dutch, Willem, Then I can understand what you say. He had some troubles with English. Used to go to the Candy Box around 1974/75. The band The Nocturns used to perform there.they later became the New Seekers Whilst at the Windmill saw Paul McCartney and Jane Asher who came in to see In The Heat of the Night. He has a copy of their Spendour In The Grass single and says they were known as a good harmony group. For drum and bass legend Fabio, who hosted Swerve, the clubs midweek blowout, every Wednesday, it was one of the first clubs in London built by DJs for DJs. Lovely to hear from you all. I remember one of the guitarists was called Andy and they had a Canadian drummer at that time who I think was called Dean. Mikes Diner was next door to Samanthas. Le Beat Route. Hi Eamon, I used to go to Mikes Diner from 1977 onwards (when I was 18). I guess Americans are easily recognized. In contrast to all the bands he had been part of in the past, this was well paid! Introducing Studio Valbonne London by James WJ Wilson of Forbidden London "As Studio Valbonne is one of our favourite night clubs, and in my opinion one of the best clubs in London, we have set-up Studio Valbonne London to provide more information about this incredible London club on Kingly Street and the events we host at the club.". The Candy Box with a bloody great chain on the door, I remember the boxer John Conteh being a Candy Box regular, it must have been the copious bottles of champagne that did for his career. So, economically, things weren't going too great in England. Also UJB and Andy Franks. very expensive drinks and expensive girls. I did work at Charlie Chesters after Tiffs, did a few other door/minding work then in 1980 went to Africa for a few years, then New York. It was absolutely funny. The club was renamed Canvas in 2003, when Billy Reilly took over the club, also opening the Key and the Cross next door, creating a golden triangle of clubbing in N1. 94 Pall Mall (inside the Junior Carlton Club, 1968-1970); 116 Pall Mall (inside the United Service Club, 1970-1977) "the encouragement of aero-automobilism and ballooning as a sport" Merged into the . For Lords sake how many played a 2 neck. but did a few dances and made a date to go out next week but to the Empire went out a few months then fizzled out. Just had email from John drummer with the equals who was a friend still looking for Gill Alex and anyone else from these great times. It pulled up a thread from an old site that turned into this one in 2009. It was in a large white mansion looking building with a pillared gate at the entrance. Menu. It was a funny layout ..as you could walk right round to each end via a corridor which looked out onto Shaftesbury Avenue. 1973 Sundown was brilliant. Forgot the name but I replaced the DJ, Barbara Behn Constantinescu (in reply to Jon Fenwick)i knew Lenny and Louis Brown and Married Ion. Sadly now demolished. Id be interested to hear any memories of this period from other Smart members? Mate said come on and dragged her away. Pete KinseyRecently heard from Colin[Brett] Herbert one of the original members of Gullivers People, he is still performing with a band near Perth in Australia. The 1970s also saw many terrorists attacks, most of which were put on by the IRA (the Irish Republican Army). The venue hosted international DJs as well as some seminal club nights such as broken beat fix Co-op and dubstep-founding FWD>>. She was killed in a car accident very sad. The name refers to the cafe called Les Enfants Terribles which sadly I never visited. David PaulDave here dj in the Samanthas E type 1968-1973 anybody who remember me phone on 07774103139 it would be good to hear from. The politics of dancing and musicking and other dark matters, hi i am putting together a film about this time is there anyway i can photograph this archive?Claire. what to say at a ptsd exam; briggs stratton generator motor; children's museum of phoenix. Great club. The energy and the hedonism of the club gave a new life to the scene and other clubs sprung up trying to emulate Trade, giving more choice to clubbers. Samanthas was in a basement off Regent Street and I was introduced to it on a night out with Clem (from the Foundations) and Jimmy James, from memory it was around late 1969 early 1970. The 2 DJ:s Ken and Mike, does anyone know what happend to them? Must have been a good time, lol. It is now an Apple store. Oh, what about the King's Cross Cinema? Was there in 1970 first trip abroad from the US She said no thanks !! . Drinks 2/6d! The cinema was never built; now locals have a block of fancy flats to enjoy instead. And Hilda, who looked after handbags and gave us a number tag to wear. I used to work at the Windmill Cinema in Gt.Windmill St. in 1968. There was Phill Rabins salt beef bar across the road from the Windmill and the Lyric Tavern. I seem to recall that the bloke that did the door , Ian I think he was called, was a villain in a James Bond film. So much so, that I bought it the next day at a record shop on Kings Road. Elias lived on in London until 2016 and had an accident visiting us here in Tunisia and sadly passed away, keep well and bless you all. The very young frenchman. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees. In one Dutch discotheque it became a sort of hype because of this. 1970 Delaney and Bonnie US Tour February 2, 1970 Massey Hall, Toronto, ON February 5, 1970 ABC Television Studios, New York City, NY February 6-7, 1970 Fillmore East, New York City, NY (supported by Seals & Croft) February 8-9, 1970 The Boston Tea Party, Boston, MA (2 shows 7.00 & 10.00) February 11, 1970 Electric Factory Theatre, Philadelphia, PA (2 shows 8.00 & 11.00 supported by B.B. Du mste vara svenska ocks? Inc Sams, La Valbonrne, Candy Box, Le Beat Route, Kabaret Club, Dollys, La Hombre. Appearing on Flickr in the collection of Glen F, they were apparently taken by an American tourist. Lots of good memories. I wore thick black framed glasses. I still love the song verry much. I was there as a nervous 16-17yr old back in 1978/79.How the hell I managed to get in Im not sure. 62 F. 37 in. Issac Brian from Berlin loved Tiffs and Manthas c 1970s. I have to say ToyRoom is a very good club. 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Im still in touch with dear old Mikes Diner Mike too ! Tim GraceDave I remember the E-Type very well, I was the DJ upstairs in the restaurant with the Harley from 1981 83 used to finish there and go downstairs then onto the candy box, David Paul Needles was the dj in the bag of nails which was above the candy box opposite the Valbone. houses for rent in ellijay, ga. ann reinking autopsy results. Cue acid house, bucket hats, baggy T-shirts and lots of sweat. Mr. Jolly was the Manager. Also remember auditioning bands at Tiffanys nightclub in Shaftesbury Avenue and a club in Piccadilly with the disco on the top floor, mirrored lift and the club had records stuck to the wall. Then I asked them to play it. Lynda Tearney Tom, Iwas working there when Albert was on the door, Jean-Pierre was the manager and Joanne worked on the reception with him, I worked as a waitress with Cleo. After finishing work in Samanthas we went to either The Candy box The Valbone The Playboy club or The Golden Egg in Oxford Street in the the summer we often went to the Serpentine happy days I wonder what happened to you all. I remember Flintstone bar very well, There was a guy called Sidney who worked in bar. Also an important indie music club, the venue a few doors down from Plastic Peoples original address hosted acts including the Klaxons, Kings of Leon, Courtney Love and Mika. Pete KinseyUsed to love going to Tiffanys when Gullivers People had their residency, they had Tony Jackson[Sweet Dreams]out front along with my friend Sue Martine out front[she is the girl in the photo], they were led by organist Jimmy Mack from Tilbury. Great memories!! Skindles History. Le Beat Route. checked her out on LINKEDIN last year as never forgot her name and wow there she was still looking good in Southend. But at least theres still Visions Video Bar. Login / Register . Its flagship night was Trade the original afterparty. Mad mad times! If I remember the ladies toilets had pictures of men lol, Used to frequent Sundown during my misspent youth..fantastic place as i recall, Tiffanys on a Saturday night (mid to late 70's) was always amazing, would Love to see some pics if anyone has any to post, Royalty Southgate on a Friday night 8-12 then Flicks in Dartford, Lazers in Haringey, just a few of my regular clubs between 78-81, I had great times at Shagarama in Neal street Also The Sundown,Global Village, Samantha's, Sombrero, Anthea's (off Carnaby st) Thursday's in Kensington, The room at the Top. Killjoy councils, student debt and stolen phones: the slow death of British clubs, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Paul Thomas I worked at Tiffanys 1972-73 and had a crazy year, we called it T. I. Fannys. An earlier version said incorrectly that the Turnmills site was developed into flats. There is no place for this kind of establishment in Hackney. Not the same can be said of today unfortunately, I used to go there too! . Our reputation preceeds us. It was the venues teen parties that got it into hot water, however, when police found evidence of underage drinking there in 2009. Those days had reddish hair and my Barber used to give me a Michael Caine haircut in tight waves. Recall a bouncer on door Scottish red beard tux, Gullivers were band then DJ took over. RM 2AR7B8E - London 1970s, photographer shooting pictures with female fashion model, Carnaby street, Soho, England, UK, GB, Great Britain, RM B577NC - Happy Chinese New Year. Next Saturday went back to Tiffanys saw her mate with my gal mate looked at me and said you prick who are you tonight ? It had a bit of a Greek interior. The End and AKA, West End1995-2009A venue that just seemed to stick in the hearts of all who frequented it, the End was an intimate basement club run by Mr C and Layo, tucked just behind High Holborn. Especially 1978-1979. I remember men in suits jumping in the glass tank for a dare.. David Paul I was the dj at Samanthas disco in 1979. ECOLE PRIMAIRE DE LA VALBONNE - La valbonne 1980 - 1989; Collge Le Grand Champ - Pont de cheruy 1988 - 1992; Lyce Du Val De Sane - Trevoux 1992 - 1993; Lyce La Pliade - Pont de cheruy 1992 - 1996; Uet Unit D'enseignement Du Tourisme - Lyon 1996 - 1998; Parcours club. She looked like she was wearing a wig?? I was a very young teenager and worked on the clubs also. Just found this site,I was on the door at Tiffanys for 2/3 years before i went to the Lyceum also owned by Mecca,I was at Tiffanys 76/78 ,Tim did you also work at Charlie Chesters ? Then wed head off to Mikes Diner at 3.30 or 4am and stay until about 7am. Down the stairs. 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. SeOne, London Bridge2002-2010It was billed as Londons biggest nightclub, a 3,000-capacity venue set in a vast set of arches beneath London Bridge station, known for big-name Saturday nighters as well as regular Moondance raves. Dave here dj in the Samanthas E type 1968-1973 any body who remember me phone on 07774103139 it would be good to hear from, Hi , I was down Sam,s as a customer at that time ,say 67 to 73 , If I have it right there was Albert on the door, Piere as manager and the barman I can not remember. Did any of you folks use Mikes Diner next door? Jonny Royal . This was, because they did not always know about this record. (and not exclusively straight) sexual subcultures in the 1970s, they came to be regarded as offensive, pass - or most damning of all - boring. Such fabulous memories, Thats the time I went to Mikes Diner, it was a great place and a great time, Interesting story about Samanthas we had a Australian guy start as the manager after a few weeks we all arrived for work the safe was gone I never anything more about him he just disappeared, Another thing I remember seeing Jane Mansfield sitting in a alcove with her manager the following week she was dead killed in a car accident very sad, Just stumbled on this site. But things turned sour after after a double stabbing took place in the club, leading to its licence being revoked.