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Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1970s Coventry
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This brand edition copy of the 'Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1970s Coventry' comes with: * 25 additional pages
* full colour for the first time
* every page updated and enhanced - our biggest Dirty Stop Out's Guide... ever!
This is the ultimate coffee table book!
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Guaranteed to bring the memories of ‘70s Coventry flooding back!
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Packed with scores of photos, rare memorabilia and more
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The perfect gift for anyone who remembers the era – or why not treat yourself?
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This book features the birth of 2-Tone and venues like the 'Lanch', Mr George's, Locarno, The Dive and many, many more.
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A fascinating nostalgia trip that has taken over a year of in-depth research.
Why do you need the 'Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1970s Coventry':
We all keep cherished mementos from our youth: faded concert tickets, nightclub flyers, and — providing someone actually had a camera way back when — the odd photo. But they're either getting damp in the corner of the attic, or they’ve been inadvertently thrown out when your ex was complaining about clutter after your last house move.
The 'Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1970s Coventry' is your very own time machine back to your misspent youth, full of memories and mementos from people like you who were there — hey, you might even spot yourself in there!
This premium-quality coffee table book will trigger amazing memories every single time you open it. In fact, you'll never stop smiling!
The stunning collector's edition of 'Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1970s Coventry' truly deserves its place as the centrepiece of your living room!
It's a book you can touch, feel, and lose yourself in (forget this digital nonsense - this is for people who know better!)
It will inspire conversations and allow you to share your memories with friends and family.
It will be something you'll come back to again and again and again.
You'll find something new every time you open it - there really is that much in there!"
The brand new ‘Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1970s Coventry’ celebrates the city's vibrant, varied and full-on nightlife of the era.
Though industrial strife, strikes and racial tension were rife in the decade, this book explains how the city's music and entertainment scene helped bring people together like never before.
In its closing years, Coventry's 2 Tone revolution challenged the stereotypes like never before.
Ruth Cherrington's ‘Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1970s Coventry’ traces the development of the area's music and nightlife from the early days of the legendary Locarno Ballroom where rookie DJ and future music mogul Pete Waterman spun the discs at the matinee disco.
It revisits landmark gigs by David Bowie and Queen that shook the Coventry Theatre in its foundations.
Even the local colleges got in on the act with music festivals provided by the Lanch and Warwick University.
Coventry-born Ruth Cherrington said: "It was a fantastic era to grow up in. The sheer volume and variety of venues totally dwarves the number of today - everything from thriving Working Men's Clubs to legendary record shops like Jill Hansons."
Pete Chambers, Curator of Coventry Music Museum and renowned music writer said of it: "The Dirty Stop Outs Guide to 1970s Coventry, is a charming and unique A4-sized book, guaranteed to get the nostalgia juices going. It's packed from cover to cover with photos and information of an era that was for many, a defining decade."
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Here at Dirty Stop Outs we think you're never too old too disgrace a dancefloor and certainly never old enough to know any better. Our mission is simple – we want you to re-discover your rock’n’roll mojo. So why grow up when you can still be a 'Dirty Stop Out'?
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Let customers speak for us
I've really enjoyed looking back on the memories of Sheffields music heritage and some of my old stomping grounds.
I have a couple of Neil's books and also remember him on the scene in the late eighties and early nineties.
The photos are great to reacquaint yourself with bygone days and it's so interesting to me to read all about those years when Sheffield was a thriving, great city. I'm so proud of Sheffields music history as I look back at bands such as Caberet Voltaire, the early Human League, ABC, Artery and Pulp.
I think it's great that Neil has done our cultural music history in Sheffield such justice as he has for other cities also.
I still have such fond memories of The Limit club especially and places like The Hallamshire pub, West Street, X Clothes, Impulse and Rebina Shoes. I still have a pair of my stiletto winkle pickers for posterity! 😁
Yes well done Neil for documenting all of this and some aspects of the best years of my young life. I'm sure lots of other folk feel the same about these books. They are a lovely keepsake to have especially as I'm about to leave this once great city and move on. 😊
Great quality as usual. My third purchase and once again very happy!
Great buy very informative and bought back many wonderful memories
Interesting stuff bringing back great memories. Well presented and informative
It brings the Aquarius alive with so many great memories.
These books are a testament to the city's enduring legacy and cultural significance. Loved them.
These books are a must-have for anyone with a connection to Coventry. The attention to detail is impeccable, from the exclusive cover to the updated pages filled with rare memorabilia. Each page is a trip down memory lane, evoking the sights, sounds, and spirit of '70s Coventry. And the free gift? A delightful bonus that adds even more value to this already fantastic bundle.
From the moment I opened these books, I was transported back in time to the vibrant streets of bygone Coventry. It was amazing to re-live the rise of 2-Tone once again.
These books are a testament to the city's rich history and cultural significance. It brought back so many memories - the gigs, the pubs, the nightclubs. I felt 18 again! A must-have for anyone passionate about Coventry's past!
These books are more than just literature; they're a journey back in time. The collector's edition is a work of art, meticulously crafted with rare photos and enhanced pages that transport you to the heart of '70s Coventry. The '80s book compliments it perfectly, offering a comprehensive exploration of the city's music and nightlife scene. Bravo!
I was blown away by the depth and quality of these books. Whether you're a Coventry native or simply fascinated by its cultural heritage, this bundle is a must-have.
As a proud Coventrian, these books brought back cherished memories of growing up in the vibrant '70s scene. The collector's edition is a treasure trove of nostalgia, while the best-seller offers a comprehensive journey through Coventry's rich cultural tapestry. Plus, the free gift was the cherry on top! Highly recommended for anyone looking to relive the glory days of our beloved city
These books capture the essence of a bygone era with unmatched precision. From the vibrant nightlife to the iconic music scene, every aspect of '70s and '80s Coventry is lovingly documented.
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