Chelmsford Tindal Street 1906.
For many years this was known locally as Back Street. Out of shot to the right would have been the Corn Exchange; originally used by farmers. However later in life it became the dance hall where you could go and jive the night away. Coming out, you turned right into Back Street where there were 3 drinking haunts all on the right side of the road. There was the White Hart Hotel, the Spotted Dog, and last of all, The Dolphin. It was here that many a night was spent drinking to enjoy another week over. Pete Townsend and his group, The Who appeared at the Corn Exchnge one Saturday night in April. Between the Corn Exchange and the first building was the car park. These were indeed happy days and jobs were easier to come by. Pope & Smith also had a sports shop about halfway down again on the right. On the left hand side where Judge Tindals Tavern is to-day, was the original site of the butchers shop called H. Wright. It had a tiled back wall with a massive steel bar suspended from the ceiling. Hanging spaced apart were large legs or joints of meat. These were taken down and your joint was cut from whichever joint of meat you had chosen.
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RE: RE: Chelmsford Tindal Street 1906.
Going back in my memories, it would not be fair to let people think that The Who were the only group to grace good old Chelmsford. There may not be too much going on today, but it sure would have a lot to live up to. There doesn't appear to be a picture of the Corn Exchange, but back in the 1960s this really was the place to be. Every Saturday night you could head there to attend the Saturday Scene. For about 10 shillings (50 pence in today's money) you could get to enjoy a wide range of acts that visited this town. And not just small unknown groups either! So if you can still remember here's just some of those we got to see: Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Georgie Fame, The Yardbirds, Rod Stewart, David Bowie and the legendary Jimi Hendrix! So who said we missed out on anything! What can you get to see at this level nowadays?
Comment from John Crouch on Sunday, 10th April 2011.
RE: RE: Chelmsford, Tindal Street 1906.
My brother and I were both bouncers during 1961 to 1963. We were at the Corn Exchange and various other places outside Chelmsford, including the Basildon Locarno, where the Dave Clark Five appeared. Through chatting with a promoter, I learnt that a tour had been pencilled in which included Roy Orbison coming to this country to go on tour with The Beatles and Gerry and The Pacemakers. They were due to appear at the Odeon in Southend-On-Sea some time in May of 1963. Unfortunately for me some representatives of Her Majesty insisted that I partake of some exclusive secure accomodation that she had positioned up Springfield Road. All my dreams of seeing these fabulous atistes went out the window. So intent were they that it was their insitance that I also spend my 21st. birthday there as well. It was my worst birthday ever, and the loss of that chance to see and enjoy my idols made a great impact on me. This was to be a turning point in my life, and from that day until now, I have never felt the urge to repeat the ordeal. Nor the lost chance. Grab the chance in life to make the most of the hand that life has dealt you. This advice has served me well, and I owe more than words could ever say, to my grandfather, for the advice he had given me, but which at the time I chose to ignore.
Comment from John Crouch on Wednesday, 4th May 2011.