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Memories of Croydon nightlife
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 matt_himself  Matataland 29 Jan 16 6.44pm |
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Who were bigger sluts? Yates or Orchid girls. Edited by matt_himself (30 Jan 2016 12.25pm)
"That was fun and to round off the day, I am off to steal a charity collection box and then desecrate a place of worship.” - Smokey, The Selhurst Arms, 26/02/02 |
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| kennybrowns leftfoot Reigate 29 Jan 16 7.25pm |
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Originally posted by fledgling
Cut me teeth in Croydon. Think it all started at the Rue St George and deteriorated from there. Cafe Moonshine, Snifters, Kings Cellars, Elephant Bar, Blue Anchor etc etc. Thems were the days. Anyone remember a dodgy place above a cafe on the East Croydon/Addiscombe border....'Louis' I think. Could get a late drink and had a dj all night. Edited by fledgling (29 Jan 2016 3.35pm) We must be similar age as all those names bring a smile to my face as all of them were a big part of my life when I to was cutting my teeth in Croydon. I also liked having a beer in the Townhouse which is now Dice Bar I believe. Great times and great memories.. The Metropole nightclub in Purley was also a frequent haunt.
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| elgrande bedford 29 Jan 16 8.59pm |
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Originally posted by kingdowieonthewall
Doctor jims(for the older posters on here) Edited by kingdowieonthewall (29 Jan 2016 4.49pm) I used to love that place,met a stunner in there.....went out with her for a while got bored and binned her.
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| Hoof Hearted 30 Jan 16 11.55am | |
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Originally posted by kingdowieonthewall
your favourite bar,eh.hoof... I think you are talking about 'the Croydon' Yes Bob.... think it was called "The Croydon". Your description of the layout sounds familiar. My gaydar isn't very good cos me and another mate strayed into a gay bar in Prague and got settled in before some Czech Pouff asked my mate for a dance.... another quick exit!
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| orpingtoneagle Orpington 30 Jan 16 7.37pm |
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Worked in the offices above The Croydon in Park Street for a while in the early 90's. It was ok at lunchtime and early evening and had the advantage of the office fire escape sharing access with the pub one meaning you could get in and out of the pub without ever actually leaving the building, often leading to a swift pint mid afternoon as well. But from about 8 ish a more flamboyant crowd made the place their own.
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| Vaibow vancouver/croydon 30 Jan 16 8.06pm |
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Started venturing into Croydon around 2001/2002 - Flares thursday, fridays and saturday night, mixed with Walkabout. Then evolved, or devolved into litten tree, lloyds and Edwards/reflex. Honestly, being away at sea for 9 years i missed it all, now back i want to go to a nice wine bar or meal, where talking takes place - rather than going for the most drunk girl on the dance floor. One thing does stand out, when inside smoking stopped and the bars/clubs smelt musty, of farts and sweat.
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| ricky s Hampshire 30 Jan 16 8.39pm |
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Remember going to an under 18's night at the metropole in Purley..and seeing an up and coming band called take that. Was only interested in 'getting off with girls' that night... But best thing that happened was my mate (I don't condone this) threw an ice cube and hit a certain Robbie Williams in the eye!
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| esox lucius Deal 30 Jan 16 9.25pm |
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The beer cellar, the entrance was a small door somewhere near Marks and Spencer, had some absolutely banging nights in there in the early 70's, so much beer going around we were swimming in the stuff. Happy day's.
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| The eagle's 30 Jan 16 9.35pm |
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My time in cordon was great snifters elephant bar cinatras blue orchid think snifters was owned by Steve kember I think and his daughter was stunning
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| Leiceagle Great Glen Leicestershire 30 Jan 16 10.10pm |
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The Greyhound opposite Fairfield Halls was a great music venue on Sundays in the early 70's
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| bubble wrap Carparks in South East London 02 Feb 16 4.05pm |
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Originally posted by orpingtoneagle
Worked in the offices above The Croydon in Park Street for a while in the early 90's. It was ok at lunchtime and early evening and had the advantage of the office fire escape sharing access with the pub one meaning you could get in and out of the pub without ever actually leaving the building, often leading to a swift pint mid afternoon as well. But from about 8 ish a more flamboyant crowd made the place their own. Yes it was very well known for people going through the back doors.
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| matt_himself Matataland 02 Feb 16 4.28pm |
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Memories of Croydon Saturday nights of the past: 1.01
"That was fun and to round off the day, I am off to steal a charity collection box and then desecrate a place of worship.” - Smokey, The Selhurst Arms, 26/02/02 |
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