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Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1980s Chesterfield - back in print for a limited time!
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- Guaranteed to bring the memories flooding back!
- Packed with scores of photos, rare memorabilia and more
- The perfect gift for anyone that remembers Chesterfield in the 1980s
- This critically acclaimed book features the Painted Wagon, the Aquarius, Adam & Eve, Moulin Rouge, the Brampton Mile, Brian the Singing Miner and much more
- A fascinating nostalgia trip.
Growing up in the 1980s Chesterfield wasn't an occupation for the faint-hearted.
Neil Anderson survived to tell the tale. His ‘Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1980s Chesterfield’ tells the story of a town with a nightlife culture that thrived in the face of the Miners' Strike; had its own top twenty action courtesy of the Thompson Twins and was home to the Painted Wagon, one of the most notorious alcohol-fuelled battlegrounds in Northern England.
From the first faltering steps on the dance floor of the AGD or Grammar Disco, it was all downhill via the perilous Adam & Eve; the subterranean Fascination; the out of town Aquarius and the glitz of the Moulin Rouge.
We might have been staring Cold War Armageddon in the face, but there was always an attempt at the Brampton Mile, a chance to survive a night at the Painted Wagon or the festive aftermath of a Christmas Eve all-dayer to keep your mind off things.
Chesterfield was arguably at its most vocal in the 1980s - not least represented by the dulcet tones of Brian the Singing Miner who proved true talent could shine through even years before the X-Factor.
Unemployment might have been sky high and the Miners' Strike splitting entire communities, but we proved we could all rally round for the visit of Charles and Di in 1981.
Chesterfield even claimed its own piece of Top Twenty action thanks to the Thompson Twins whilst homegrown bands spanning the Septic Psychos to Stateline brought up the rear.
Ground-breaking gigs at the start of the decade at the Fusion saw everyone from the Cure to the Specials play seminal shows in the town.
The nightlife of Chez Vegas in the 1980s might not quite have been up there with New York's Studio 54 but with a spire that looked as though it was at one with the devil-cursed 'loony juice' they served at Brampton's Three Horse Shoes, our partying ability was up there with the best.
This guide book will be the perfect gift for anyone that remembers this amazing era.
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Not only are these books entertaining, but they're also educational. I learned so much about the history of Birmingham's nightlife. Perfect for both young and old
As a music lover, this bundle is gold. It covers the rise of so many bands and the venues that supported them. A real insight into Birmingham's music scene back in the day.
The quality of these books is top-notch. From the glossy pages to the vibrant photos, it's clear a lot of effort went into making them. Proud to have them on my coffee table
Wow, these books took me right back to my clubbing days in Brum. The photos and stories are spot on. Can't believe how much I've forgotten until now. A must-have for any 80s and 70s Birmingham fan!
Had friends over, and these books became the center of our conversation. We laughed, reminisced, and shared stories all night. It's more than just a book; it's an experience
I hesitated at first, but this bundle is worth every penny. The joy and memories it brought back are invaluable. Highly recommend to anyone who lived through those golden years.
I bought the book/magazine originally for my dissertation and it has helped massively in my understanding to know what the club scene was like and it has helped to know the social aspect of Sheffield during that time. Highly recommend, it's a great read and if you are wanting to know more information on Sheffield in the 1980s.
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Got this bundle as a gift, and it's like reliving my youth. The detail is incredible, and the memories just came flooding back. Highly recommend for anyone who was there
I loved it. I all so got 1970s guide
The amount of detail in these books is incredible. I learned so much about the venues I used to frequent. It's well-researched, filled with fascinating stories, and absolutely crammed with photos
These books are fantastic! The authors have captured the essence of Birmingham's nightlife perfectly. It's like stepping back in time. Love the rare photos and personal anecdotes
Ordered as a surprise for my husband, and it arrived super quickly! The book itself is fantastic quality, and the customer service was top-notch. Highly recommended
Ordered as a surprise for my husband, and it arrived super quickly! The book itself is fantastic quality, and the customer service was top-notch. Highly recommended
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