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A Barnsley blast from the past

Discussion in 'Barnsley' started by mustyfrog, Oct 5, 2015.

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  1. mustyfrog

    mustyfrog Well-Known Member

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    Imagine it is the 22nd of August 1956. It is the first home game of the season against Swansea Town (Barnsley lost 3-2 btw)

    I have the program and was wondering if any of the advertised places are still around??

    The Three Cranes Hotel
    The Royal Hotel, Church Street
    Clarks Bakery of Agnes Road
    Parker & Co Insurance Brokers, 27 Allendale Road
    Fred Platt & Sons Jeweller, 87 Sheffield Road
    Barnsley School of Motoring, 18 Pitt Street
    George Wright Electical Engineer, 23 Peel Street
    William Shaw Table Waters, Newton Street

    that's a start
     
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    Interesting stuff and looks like The Three Cranes, The Royal Hotel are now pubs, I only had a very quick gander on google and tried to find some recent images.

    I will tell you this, Barnsley still has a McDonalds and the image below is the local one so I'm lead to believe...<cool>

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    Sorry, the last bit was a p!ss poor attempt at a gag however I did find this interesting image while trawling the archives...

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    So what do we all recon then? I would put an oompa loompa on that plinth. Why, well coz like them!

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    Oakwell in the 50's

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    You should start a plinth thread utrs
     
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    Plinth plinth plinth
     
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    Thatcher's severed head on a platter should go on the plinth cos she closed all t'pits in Yorkshire....Bitch!
     
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    Some pole dancers would be a good thing for getting more tourists up to Barnsley. It would be good for the local economy.

    Or a 24hour free licensed bar. It could have a missile on it also. Wow so many cool things can go on plinths if you really think outside the box <laugh>
     
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    What about a carving of a pregnant quadriplegic
     
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    or an ostrich

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    Or a bright blue horse
     
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    Thought it probably would <ok>
     
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    San Diego Sir Mediator
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    You mean like this one?

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    That'll do
     
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    They could do a stone version of this knob as in the picture. I just thought this would work so well in a town center square on a huge Plinth near the band stand...<laugh>

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    He's saying, " I always rip off two tunes for everyone one I mmmm sort of write"
     
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    Where did mustyfrog go? I hope we have not scared him off. Sorry about hijacking this thread into a what would go well on a plinth thread.
     
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    na mate, working just does not give me much time during the week, just logged and read all this
     
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    Hey, I like this thread but as I'v sort of killed it I would like to try and get it going again.

    We need some more Barnsley historical facts...
     
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    Sod it, this will do...

    Barnsley. A few interesting facts to whet your appetite
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    April 2013 in General Charlton
    In the hope of drumming up what could still be much-needed support for the game here are a few little-known facts to help you plan your weekend.

    1. If you hear a Barnsley lass muttering "Schwabisch gmund" after a few beers, she may be referring to Barnsley's German twin-town (or she may be about to be sick). Schwabisch Gmund is also twinned with the French resort of Antibes, which must be as unlike Barnsley as any town on earth.

    2. At a Barnsley wedding it is customary to pin chips to the bride's wedding dress.

    3. The most famous local landmark is the Barnsley Interchange. This is a combined rail and bus station. The design was entered for international awards. It is not thought that it won.

    4. Geoff Horsfield was born in Barnsley. He played for twelve professional clubs but was turned down in a trial for Barnsley. He is not thought to be related to King Arthur who played every game for Charlton in three seasons between 1972 and 1975 scoring over 50 goals.

    5. The Domesday Book records the town's name as name "Berneslai". Tykes fans can occasionally still be heard chanting this.

    6- Barnsley have won the champions league no less than six times beating Barcelona 8 nil... (this is my six, not the six on this website link..<whistle>

    More at http://www.forum.charltonlife.com/d...a-few-interesting-facts-to-whet-your-appetite
     
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