Wimpy

[whitelion]

With mates, we pushed the boat out as kids in the late 70's / early 80's, using the East Street Wimpy. After a shopping or cineman trip into town. Would stretch to a basic hamburger.

In these affluent times, there are kids virtually living on fast food.

This is true. A treat for a kid in the 50s or 60s as my old dad would say " you'll get an orange for Christmas".

 

[Weststander]

This is true. A treat for a kid in the 50s or 60s as my old dad would say " you'll get an orange for Christmas".

The classic stocking filler with nuts, socks and hankies.

 

[whitelion]

The classic stocking filler with nuts, socks and hankies.

Absolutely.

And to be fair my parents stuck with that formula.

 

[Weststander]

Absolutely.

And to be fair my parents stuck with that formula.

We must have been 'rich' by the 70's - typically: Hornby railway set, chemistry set, the game Mousetrap and pop 7" singles & cassette albums.

 

[sydney]

Couldn't serve them at the Amex.

There's not enough stalls............

Prrrft.....i say old boy ....

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

I worked in the Western Rd, East Street and Old Steine Wimpy's during the 70's - staff were fed "in house" - highlight of the day ...

Marvellous scenes ....

 

[Miami Seagull]

Their quarterpounder with cheese is still the best fast food burger on the market

 

[arewethereyet?]

Worthing - the only town that doesn't yet know that Wimpys disappeared years ago!

And Colchester, saw one on the main high street on Sunday, took me back

 

[whitelion]

This thread has nostalgically suggested that I should seek out a Wimpy at the earliest opportunity.

 

[hitony]

I worked in the Western Rd, East Street and Old Steine Wimpy's during the 70's - staff were fed "in house" - highlight of the day ...

Marvellous scenes ....

How early in the 70s did you work there?

 

[Tokyohands]

Ah Wimpy, I still remember my Ghostbuster themed 7th birthday party at the Boundary Road branch that descended into a mini riot, albeit a happy one!

 

[Is it PotG?]

Wow when was this?

Not clear exactly, early 70s would be logical since obviously post decimilisation but with very reasonable prices!

 

[OzMike]

The one in East Street was easy for doing a runner .

 

[Is it PotG?]

The one in East Street was easy for doing a runner .

Worryingly did the same there once. As I was allegedly the fastest runner, everyone left one by one leaving muggins here to be the last one to leg it.

PS If Mr Wimpy is reading, more than happy to settle up now.

 

[Raleigh Chopper]

Worryingly did the same there once. As I was allegedly the fastest runner, everyone left one by one leaving muggins here to be the last one to leg it.

PS If Mr Wimpy is reading, more than happy to settle up now.

What did you have?

 

[Is it PotG?]

What did you have?

Something like 5 x cheeseburges and 5 shakes. Only thing disturbing my sleep pattern and concentration levels is that I may have had extra cheese and possibly fries with one of them.

 

[Raleigh Chopper]

Something like 5 x cheeseburges and 5 shakes. Only thing disturbing my sleep pattern and concentration levels is that I may have had extra cheese and possibly fries with one of them.

Back in the day, you only owe about £10 then, bargain.
I used to wash up in the Tunbridge Wells Wimpy on a Friday and Saturday night sometime in the 80's
Probably the worst job I have ever had.

 

[BNthree]

There's on in Portslade isn't there ?

Closed a few years ago.

 

[pearl]

I think went about 10 years ago, I remember it being there when I was in primary school but I think it's a Ladbrokes or William Hill now

I really should know that, there's a lot of charity shops along that stretch now

That was my local - couldn't afford it though growing up. First Wimpy I went to was in East Street Brighton.

The one in East Street went ages ago too, think it's a letting agents now

 

[Creaky]

Do Wimpy still take your order at the table or do you have to queue now like all the other burger chains?