oldace Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 My earliest school memory is half day on Empire Day May 24 1937 with celebration games in the school playground. I knew nothing about speedway then - my nearest track was New Cross but is was football's Millwall and Charton Athletic who held the sports limelight. Nothing changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) My earliest school memory is half day on Empire Day May 24 1937 with celebration games in the school playground. I knew nothing about speedway then - my nearest track was New Cross but is was football's Millwall and Charton Athletic who held the sports limelight. Nothing changes :::: So very true Oldace - I wish that I had your depth of speedway history knowledge. Like you I then might have been able to pass on some of my very scant knowledge of the sport (see the previous message 81 on this thread). And to prove in your favour my lack of speedway knowledge Oldace here's a few updates tp confirm your opinion Start visit here -- http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/John%20Hyam%20page%201.htm then go here --- http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/John%20Hyam%20page%202.htm and here - but there good be more back-up soon http://www.defunctspeedway.co.uk/John%20Hyam%20page%203.htm Edited June 30, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Like Norbold, my earliest memory of television was watching The Grove Family. We did not have a set but my Grandparents did. As for children's tv I seem to recall Picture Book on Monday, Andy Pandy on Tuesday, Bill and Ben on Wednesday, Rag Tag and Bobtail on Thursday and The Woodentops on Friday. Again like Norbold I remember Billy Bean and Mr. Pastry, but also Hank, Colonel Crock and Mick and Montmorency. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Like Norbold, my earliest memory of television was watching The Grove Family. We did not have a set but my Grandparents did. As for children's tv I seem to recall Picture Book on Monday, Andy Pandy on Tuesday, Bill and Ben on Wednesday, Rag Tag and Bobtail on Thursday and The Woodentops on Friday. Again like Norbold I remember Billy Bean and Mr. Pastry, but also Hank, Colonel Crock and Mick and Montmorency. I can remember radio's BBC Home Service in the 1940s with 'Children's Hour' and Uncle Mac plus, of course, Larry the Lamb! Edited June 30, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) There are jewels in the crown of England's gloryAnd every jewel shines a thousand waysFrankie Howerd, Noel Coward and garden gnomesFrankie Vaughan, Kenneth Horne, Sherlock HolmesMonty, Biggles and Old King ColeIn the pink or on the doleOliver Twist and Long John SilverCaptain Cook and Nelly DeanEnid Blyton, Gilbert HardingMalcolm Sargeant, Graham Greene (Graham Greene)All the jewels in the crown of England's gloryToo numerous to mention, but a fewAnd every one could tell a different storyAnd show old England's glory something newNice bit of kipper and Jack the Ripper and Upton ParkGracie, Cilla, Maxy Miller, Petula ClarkWinkles, Woodbines, Walnut WhipsVera Lynn and Stafford CrippsLady Chatterley, Muffin the MuleWinston Churchill, Robin HoodBeatrix Potter, Baden-PowellBeecham's powders, Yorkshire pud (Yorkshire pud)With Billy Bunter, Jane AustenRay Ellington, George FormbyBilly Fury, Little TitchUncle Mac, Mr. Pastry and allUncle mac, Mr. Patry and allAllright england?G'wan englandOh englandAll the jewels in the crown of England's gloryToo numerous to mention, but a fewAnd every one could tell a different storyAnd show old England's glory something newSomerset Maugham, Top Of The Form with the Boys' BrigadeMortimer Wheeler, Christine Keeler and the Board of TradeHenry Cooper, wakey wakey, England's labourStandard Vanguard, spotted dick, England's workersEngland's glory Edited June 30, 2015 by iris123 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Like Norbold, my earliest memory of television was watching The Grove Family. I think you'll find my earliest memory of watching television was Andy Pandy in 1950 (pages 7-8)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Seeing as gustix mentioned it......was he there in the crowd I wonder? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYOYgsFRo3M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Like Norbold, my earliest memory of television was watching The Grove Family. We did not have a set but my Grandparents did. As for children's tv I seem to recall Picture Book on Monday, Andy Pandy on Tuesday, Bill and Ben on Wednesday, Rag Tag and Bobtail on Thursday and The Woodentops on Friday. Again like Norbold I remember Billy Bean and Mr. Pastry, but also Hank, Colonel Crock and Mick and Montmorency. Do you remember Granny Grove, Lenny Grove and I think it was Diane Grove CHR? I remember all of those. Billy Bean and his funny Machine - blimey - that brings back memories. I can remember radio's BBC Home Service in the 1940s with 'Children's Hour' and Uncle Mac plus, of course, Larry the Lamb! Not forgetting Jennings and Derbyshire of course - Great stuff. There are jewels in the crown of England's glory And every jewel shines a thousand ways Frankie Howerd, Noel Coward and garden gnomes Frankie Vaughan, Kenneth Horne, Sherlock Holmes Monty, Biggles and Old King Cole In the pink or on the dole Oliver Twist and Long John Silver Captain Cook and Nelly Dean Enid Blyton, Gilbert Harding Malcolm Sargeant, Graham Greene (Graham Greene) All the jewels in the crown of England's glory Too numerous to mention, but a few And every one could tell a different story And show old England's glory something new Nice bit of kipper and Jack the Ripper and Upton Park Gracie, Cilla, Maxy Miller, Petula Clark Winkles, Woodbines, Walnut Whips Vera Lynn and Stafford Cripps Lady Chatterley, Muffin the Mule Winston Churchill, Robin Hood Beatrix Potter, Baden-Powell Beecham's powders, Yorkshire pud (Yorkshire pud) With Billy Bunter, Jane Austen Ray Ellington, George Formby Billy Fury, Little Titch Uncle Mac, Mr. Pastry and all Uncle mac, Mr. Patry and all Allright england? G'wan england Oh england All the jewels in the crown of England's glory Too numerous to mention, but a few And every one could tell a different story And show old England's glory something new Somerset Maugham, Top Of The Form with the Boys' Brigade Mortimer Wheeler, Christine Keeler and the Board of Trade Henry Cooper, wakey wakey, England's labour Standard Vanguard, spotted dick, England's workers England's glory Brilliant Post!!! Thank you so much for this iris123. Only thing missing - Jam Roly-Poly. Plus Custard of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 "Billy Bean built a machine to see what it could do. He built it out of sticks and stones, and nuts and bolts and glue.The motor ran, chuttle-a-bang, ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-torator, And all of a sudden a picture appeared on the funny old cartoonerator". My favourite programme. I used to love Jennings and Derbyshire on the wireless, on television and in the books. I have a complete set of J&D books, many signed by Anthony Buckeridge as I got to know him quite well in later life. He became a friend of my brother's. Anyway, I can see you'll love the book, TWK! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Regrets maybe but I am unfamiliar with the verses previously Posted - and I did not ever see Millwall play Chelsea - ever, And I haven't seen a football match at any ground since the early 1970s - just watch Barca now when they grace our screens, Viva Espana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoHDhxDkK4E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQxS58aSIss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 "Billy Bean built a machine to see what it could do. He built it out of sticks and stones, and nuts and bolts and glue. The motor ran, chuttle-a-bang, ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-torator, And all of a sudden a picture appeared on the funny old cartoonerator". My favourite programme. I used to love Jennings and Derbyshire on the wireless, on television and in the books. I have a complete set of J&D books, many signed by Anthony Buckeridge as I got to know him quite well in later life. He became a friend of my brother's. Anyway, I can see you'll love the book, TWK! Loved all those things on 'Children's Hour' 1700hrs - 1800hrs. I also enjoyed 'Journey in to Space (Monday-I think) and 'Meet the Huggetts' (Tuesday 2000hrs if my memory serves me right). I also loved 'Dan Dare - Pilot of the Future' (1915hrs every weekday night) on Radio Luxemburg. Not forgetting 'Peter Brough and Archie Andrews and the 'Navy Lark' on a Sunday afternoons. Great memories norbold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Dick Barton, Life with the Lyons, A Life of Bliss, Take it From Here, Round the Horne, Muffin the Mule, Prudence Kitten, Twizzle, Sooty, Fabian of the Yard, Mr Turnip, Burns and Allen, Kit Carson, Rin Tin Tin, Hopalong Cassidy, Billy Bunter, Billy Cotton Bandshow, In Town Tonight.......need I say more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Dick Barton, Life with the Lyons, A Life of Bliss, Take it From Here, Round the Horne, Muffin the Mule, Prudence Kitten, Twizzle, Sooty, Fabian of the Yard, Mr Turnip, Burns and Allen, Kit Carson, Rin Tin Tin, Hopalong Cassidy, Billy Bunter, Billy Cotton Bandshow, In Town Tonight.......need I say more? Yes!! The 'Black and White Minstrels' - I thought they were great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I think you'll find my earliest memory of watching television was Andy Pandy in 1950 (pages 7-8)! oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I used to love Jennings and Derbyshire on the wireless, on television and in the books. I have a complete set of J&D books, many signed by Anthony Buckeridge as I got to know him quite well in later life. He became a friend of my brother's. Anyway, I can see you'll love the book, TWK! Can't remember Jennings on the radio or TV but I loved the books. I envy you that collection Norbold. I'm fairly certain I wanted to go to boarding school at one point just because of the Jennings books, then I seem to recall watching a documentary about Eton and that put me off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Can't remember Jennings on the radio or TV but I loved the books. I envy you that collection Norbold. I'm fairly certain I wanted to go to boarding school at one point just because of the Jennings books, then I seem to recall watching a documentary about Eton and that put me off. You've had a lucky escape. Believe me - I know............................................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I have just finished reading this and really enjoyed it. My wife was born in Wanstead and grew up in Loughton. We got married in Loughton and had our reception in Epping. I passed my driving test in Chingford and watched my speedway at West Ham and Hackney, so the places Norman mentions have meaning for me. I used to go to Petticoat Lane with my Grandad in trhe 50's and remember Prince Monolulu. Thanks for the memories Norbold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted July 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Thank you, chr. I'm glad you enjoyed it. That's what it's all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 I spotted 'Pie 'n Mash and Prefabs in my local Sainsburys - I didn't buy it because I live in the North East - not really relevant up here. Perhaps Norbold will enlighten me, unless, of course, he is in his 'Hole'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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