Wealdstone, The Cabin, Graham Road 1960
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First i must tell another story when Charlie Chaplin and Sidney lived with my Grandfather Charlie Ssampson in 23 King Street Gillingham Kent.Coly Goodman American Bought the Gem bottom of King Street in 1909 ,,Needed a Caretaker and Young Girl's to Show People to there Seats,my Grandfather Charlie Sampson Waiting to go into Chatham Dockyard took on the Job,first the Karno Group Came Coly Chose from the Gang ...see more
The cinema was called the Herga.
I remember the cabin, it certainly was a treat to spend a threepenny bit on something sweet! What was the name of the cinema opposite? I know the Odeon was further up the High Road and the Essaldo was in Belmont, but can't think of the name of the Graham Road cinema - hope someone can help!
The Cabin in Graham Road was a school boy's (and girl's) dream! At the front of the shop, behind the counter, was an array of jars of sweets, sold by the quarter (lb) and every other piece of confectionary or chocolate you could name: Black Jacks, Fruit Salad, Shrimps, Flying Saucers, Sherbert Fountains, Palm Toffee (banana flavour the best), Flags of the World bubble gum, liquorice sticks, etc. In the summer, the front ...see more