Author Topic: Charlie Mac’s Ballroom - London 1960s  (Read 3214 times)

Offline Sue Maguire

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Re: Charlie Mac’s Ballroom - London 1960s
« Reply #9 on: Thursday 03 August 23 09:20 BST (UK) »
Hello again!

Sorry - how could I forgotten Siege of Ennis, also played!

By the way, lots of girls at St Louise's Hostel, 33 Medway Street (a short walk away) went to Charlie's - I was one of them! In those days, there were Irish and other nationalities, eg English, Canadian, American, Swiss, and most residents were working or students. The hostel (2 buildings, opposite each other) is still there. It now serves a different clientele and the interior has been modernised, but the little garden at the back looks much the same! At that time, Channel 4 Studios was being built and it was just a fenced-off building site! Charlie's was previously owned by The Army and Navy Stores in Victoria Street and earlier it had been used as a cinema. Lots of other things to share so, if anyone is interested, just let me know!

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Re: Charlie Mac’s Ballroom - London 1960s
« Reply #10 on: Monday 07 August 23 17:51 BST (UK) »
Hello everyone

Fondly, we remember the 60s -

Great times in London and at Charlie Mac''s (Strutton Ground, Westminster) and now we hope that other people will share their memories.

Cheers!
Sue and Jim Maguire (Hutton, WsM, Somerset))