11. Run by Mr Tilsley it was formerly The Joinery?
8. Probably the most famous pub on the telly.
Quiz. All the answers can be found in these pages. 1. What was the Three Degrees only Uk No1 Single? 2. Who won the Battle of Crecy ? Who came second ? 3. Who was the first person in Britain to die in a car accident? 4. Who were the last two people to be hanged in Britain ? 5. Who is The New Orleans International Airport named after ? 6. Name the two members of The Righteous Brothers? 7. Who played the lead role in “Lawrence of Arabia.” ? 8. What is the most popular pop song at UK funerals ? 9. How much was a ticket to the Isle of White festival in 1968 ? 10. Who had a top ten hit with "Whiskey in the Jar" in 1973 ?
An Irishman is taking his driving test. The instructor asks him what a yellow line means. ‘It means you can’t park there at all,’ says Paddy. ‘And what does a double yellow line mean?’ asks the instructor. Paddy replies, ‘It means you can’t park there at all… at all.’
It Happened In August. It’s A Music Thing. 1st August 1987 . . Siobhan Fahey (Bananarama) and Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) were married. 2nd August 1998 . . Mojo Magazine published the results from a nation-wide survey asking 'Who is your favourite recording artist of all time: 5th place was Elton John 4th, Queen, 3rd, Frank Sinatra, 2nd, Elvis Presley and in 1st place, The Beatles 2001 . . New Orleans International Airport was re-named Louis Armstrong Airport in honour of the New Orleans born trumpet player, singer and bandleader August 3rd 1963 . . Beatles make their 294th and last appear- ance at the Cavern Club. 8th August 2002 . . The UK's biggest undertakers Co-Op funeral services reported that bereaved families preferred pop songs to hymns at funerals. Top is 'Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler. Other songs included 'Angels' by Robbie Williams, 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion, and unusual choices including 'Another One Bites The Dust' by Queen and 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go' by Wham 1958 . . Cliff Richard started a four- week residency at Butlins Holiday Camp in Clacton-On-Sea, Essex as Cliff Richard and the Drifters. 9th Aug 1963 . . The first edition of 'Ready Steady Go! was shown on UK TV. Introduced by Keith Fordyce and 19 year old Cathy McGowan. The first show featured Billy Fury, Pat Boone, Jet Harris, The Searchers, and Brian Poole & The Tremeloes. The series ran for 175 episodes, finishing Dec 23rd 1966 18th Aug 1962 . . Drummer Ringo Starr, made his debut with The Beatles at the horticultural society dance, Birkenhead 19th 1974 . . Prince Charles' favourite group of the 70's, The Three Degrees were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'When Will I See You Again.' The girl groups only UK No.1 27th 1964 . . The Honeycombs were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Have I The Right', the groups only UK No.1 29th 1958 . . George Harrison joins Paul McCartney and John Lennon in Quarrymen August 30th: 1969 . Zager and Evans went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with "In The Year 2525", putting them on the UK 'one hit wonder' list. 31st 1968 . . The first Isle Of Wight Festival. Headliners over the 2 days were The Move, The Pretty Things, The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown, Orange Bicycle, Jefferson Airplane, Fairport Convention and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Tickets cost 25 shillings.
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Maybe it's true that life begins at fifty .. But everything else starts to wear out, fall out, or spread out.. - Phyllis Diller
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