Can you prove you are a Brightonian in five words?

[Super Steve Earle]

Patcham Infants, Patcham Juniors, Varndean

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

That was a test. The Who changed their name to the High Numbers back in 1964, and then changed back again soon afterwards. They played the Aquarium during this period.

The Starlight Rooms in Montpelier Road was Brighton's most successful club in the mod-era mid 60s, featuring headline acts like Gary Farr and the T-Bones, The Giants and the Blues Creatures.

This is like a conversation with my father. He was on the scene and has mentioned all this to me.

 

[Rogero]

Remember the blind mans stall.

 

[Worthing exile]

Born in Moulsecoomb Way 1954

 

[Worthing exile]

Born in Moulsecoomb Way 1954

Worked Curtess Shoes London Road

 

[Bisto]

I went there too! Thought it was in the Gloucester. Remember the flashing lights in the dance floor.

It was called Mr Ks for a while

I went there too! Thought it was in the Gloucester. Remember the flashing lights in the dance floor.

I

 

[glasfryn]

Born and lived in Brighton for over 30 years before moving out this way, never heard anyone call it the Withdean until the Albion played there.

I think the sign near the stadium now says Withdean Sports Complex, I suppose that covers the gym, tennis courts and the stadium.

Iam 68 years old and lived in Westdene from 1957
5 mins walk from the Withdean
it was always known as the Withdean

 

[BN9 BHA]

Iam 68 years old and lived in Westdene from 1957
5 mins walk from the Withdean
it was always known as the Withdean

It was known as the Withdean by you.
But if you have any proof it was officially called ' The Withdean ' rather than Withdean Stadium I will be surprised.

I have heard Brighton Race course called Race Hill, I've always called it the Race Hill.

 

[Harry H]

Tilbury Gig St James' Street.

 

[Gilliver's Travels]

This is like a conversation with my father. He was on the scene and has mentioned all this to me.

Sorry, forgot to include the Beat Merchants.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Tilbury Gig St James' Street.

Record shop?

 

[Harry H]

The best ever in Brighton.

 

[Harry H]

Russell Bishop.Maria Colwell. Wrong.

 

[thejackal]

Tilbury Gig St James' Street.

Bought my first ever 7" in there - 'Wednesday Week' by The Undertones

 

[Algernon]

"The Court" Gloucester Place.
Fawcett Annexe.
Roller disco at The Suite.
Black Rock swimming pool
Squirrel on the menu at Browns.......then off after protests.

 

[glasfryn]

It was known as the Withdean by you.
But if you have any proof it was officially called ' The Withdean ' rather than Withdean Stadium I will be surprised.

I have heard Brighton Race course called Race Hill, I've always called it the Race Hill.

most of the people I knew that called it the Withdean are dead now.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

most of the people I knew that called it the Withdean are dead now.

Seems a bit extreme.

 

[mune ni kamome]

Tom Keily was "after" me

 

[Medwayseagull]

Scrumpy cider, full moon pub.

 

[SouthCoastOwl]

The Hungry Years Gathering Place