Long gone dance halls and clubs

zip55 · Post by **zip55** » Fri 18 Jul, 2008 4:12 am

I used to go to the Ostler's for a few and then on the train to Samantha's in Sheff for the all-nighters - 1975.

Ruffarse · Post by **Ruffarse** » Fri 18 Jul, 2008 11:58 am

Hullo EFL,We probably bumped into each other in the Central circa late 70's.Remember the Ska/Reggae nights that they used to have a bit earlier when it was full of Crombie Boys.Also, what did they called that pub before it was Barbarella's. Was it The Admiral if the old memory's correct?

EFL · Post by **EFL** » Fri 18 Jul, 2008 9:45 pm

Ruffarse wrote: Hullo EFL,We probably bumped into each other in the Central circa late 70's.Remember the Ska/Reggae nights that they used to have a bit earlier when it was full of Crombie Boys.Also, what did they called that pub before it was Barbarella's. Was it The Admiral if the old memory's correct? Remember em well Ruff, brings a smile dunt it, thinkin how cool we thought we looked.I remember that pub as Barbarella's, and I think you are right it was the Admiral. Did you venture into the the Duncan over the road with the Mucky Duck round the corner, that was a scarey pub for a young crombie boy/soul head!

trophy · Post by **trophy** » Sat 19 Jul, 2008 4:51 pm

i used to go to the pasedena in pudsey ,an old cinema the balcony and seats were still in place .there were also live groups at the star and garter kirkstall ,and the prospect on york road.

Chrism · Post by **Chrism** » Sat 19 Jul, 2008 5:29 pm

I saw Chairmen Of The Board at The Star And Garter, I ended up on stage dancing with them.

sydney26 · Post by **sydney26** » Sat 19 Jul, 2008 7:07 pm

HiI am desperately trying to trace Martin, the bouncer at Ricky's (and latterly The Gallery), Leeds, from the late 80's to early 90's. He was a really tall black guy and always looked out for us early ravers! We are having a reunion and really want him there.Any help would be really appreciated! Thanks.

Ruffarse · Post by **Ruffarse** » Sun 20 Jul, 2008 3:03 pm

You're right EFL, we did look cool. Was in the Duncan a few years back with some of the Belfast Whites over for a game. Had a skinful in O'Reillys, bit of singing with the Irish Band and then on to Duncan for some Karaoke. The landlord bollocked me for bringing one of these Irish lads in cos he was so off his face. Thought that was in keeping with 95% of the punters in there, didn' you?Remember going in the Mucky Duck for the first time when I was about 18. I've never seen as many scary, tattooed villains in my life.And that was just the women!What's the MD now? iis it some Yuppy cafe or wine Bar?

Leeds-lad · Post by **Leeds-lad** » Mon 21 Jul, 2008 9:35 pm

My brother used to go to the Primrose Hall (Upstairs Downstairs Armley) was it called Budokan after that?Anyone enlighten me please.

Leeds-lad · Post by **Leeds-lad** » Mon 21 Jul, 2008 9:38 pm

Leeds-lad wrote: My brother used to go to the Primrose Hall (Upstairs Downstairs Armley) was it called Budokan after that?Anyone enlighten me please. Just came to me Sarojan I think,could be wrong though.

LeeRatbag · Post by **LeeRatbag** » Tue 29 Jul, 2008 4:12 pm

sydney26 wrote: HiI am desperately trying to trace Martin, the bouncer at Ricky's (and latterly The Gallery), Leeds, from the late 80's to early 90's. He was a really tall black guy and always looked out for us early ravers! We are having a reunion and really want him there.Any help would be really appreciated! Thanks. I remember Martin, lovely guy. Looked out for us hairy buggers from downstairs too! Must have been close to seven foot tall, hands like shovels. I saw him chuck a couple of guys out of Ricky's one night by picking them both up by their belts, one in each hand, and throwing them through the downstairs fire exit. Last time I saw him was some time in the late 90s, I was walking down Boar Lane one Saturday afternoon and he was working the door at the Square.