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View matt_himself's Profile matt_himself Flag Matataland 29 Jan 16 6.44pm Send a Private Message to matt_himself Add matt_himself as a friend

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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View kennybrowns leftfoot's Profile kennybrowns leftfoot Flag Reigate 29 Jan 16 7.25pm Send a Private Message to kennybrowns leftfoot Add kennybrowns leftfoot as a friend

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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View elgrande's Profile elgrande Flag bedford 29 Jan 16 8.59pm Send a Private Message to elgrande Add elgrande as a friend

Originally posted by kingdowieonthewall

Doctor jims(for the older posters on here)
top of surrey st.market, set in the green dragon house building.
the entrance was day glo very clockwork orange.
mainly market boys in Farah slacks & gabbicci cardigans.
good to likely chance of a kicking.
Rum n black compulsory.

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.
She sent me a letter asking why,so I said not what I'm looking for(commitment).
Later found out her father owned one of the biggest waste disposal companies in the UK.... And was completely minted.....hey ho.

 


always a Norwood boy, where ever I live.

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Hoof Hearted 30 Jan 16 11.55am

Originally posted by kingdowieonthewall

your favourite bar,eh.hoof...

I think you are talking about 'the Croydon'
was a nice pub.
Had a very 70s spiral staircase to a small basement bar, all big cushions.
The bar was straight until 8-9, as you said then mainly gay clientele onwards.
I worked in menswear trade through mid 70s and as soon as shops closed on a sat 5 or 5.30 it was chockah with shop staff all drinking heavily.
my very naïve brother made good friends with a man dressed as a vicar in there one night, went red as a plum.

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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View orpingtoneagle's Profile orpingtoneagle Flag Orpington 30 Jan 16 7.37pm Send a Private Message to orpingtoneagle Add orpingtoneagle as a friend

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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View Vaibow's Profile Vaibow Flag vancouver/croydon 30 Jan 16 8.06pm Send a Private Message to Vaibow Add Vaibow as a friend

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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View ricky s's Profile ricky s Flag Hampshire 30 Jan 16 8.39pm Send a Private Message to ricky s Add ricky s as a friend

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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View esox lucius's Profile esox lucius Flag Deal 30 Jan 16 9.25pm Send a Private Message to esox lucius Add esox lucius as a friend

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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View The eagle's's Profile The eagle's Flag 30 Jan 16 9.35pm Send a Private Message to The eagle's Add The eagle's as a friend

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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View Leiceagle's Profile Leiceagle Flag Great Glen Leicestershire 30 Jan 16 10.10pm Send a Private Message to Leiceagle Add Leiceagle as a friend

The Greyhound opposite Fairfield Halls was a great music venue on Sundays in the early 70's

 

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bubble wrap Flag Carparks in South East London 02 Feb 16 4.05pm

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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View matt_himself's Profile matt_himself Flag Matataland 02 Feb 16 4.28pm Send a Private Message to matt_himself Add matt_himself as a friend

Memories of Croydon Saturday nights of the past:

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"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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