Cannock, c.1955

Photo ref: C339301

I worked at the danilo cinema for 9 years showing films also working with Brian gwillidm , vick low ,Ken woolly

In the 1970s as a child, I used to travel from nearby Brownhills where I was from to cannock to go to the swimming pool. My friends mother had a market stall at Cannock Market and my friend and I would swim and then come back to her later. We would go for milk shake at a lovely corner cafe where all the market traders used to get their tea, coffee and lunches. I later became a member of Cannock athletic club. The ...see more

I recall being in a Children's home in Cannock Chase, it would have been around 1965 to 1970. I cannot find a trace of it when searching online. I remember it was a very grand stately house with a very long lawn at the front with stables. It was near the woods and I think it was near a caravan park as I recall 'escaping' one time and coming across a derelict caravan. The home was probably demolished ...see more

Saturday mornings in the 50's were often filled by many a child with a visit to the Danilo cinema in High Green. That building was indeed a 'People's Picture Palace' with its impressive art deco design facade and a luxurious interior dripping with chrome and rich fabrics for the huge, swathed curtains which were drawn back from the stage to reveal the screen. Even the rabbit warren of broad staircases were carpeted and ...see more