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Dirty Stop Out's Guide to Coventry's Working Men's Clubs - just 10 copies left!
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This book has already been featured everywhere from the Coventry Telegraph to the BBC.
Author Ruth Cherrington said: "So much has been written about the city down the years but nothing has ever covered the thriving Working Men's Club movement that used to be central to the lives of so many people - mine included.
"My book celebrates the lost clubland of Coventry and I'm so grateful to the scores of people that have contributed. These amazing years will never be repeated and it has been my life's ambition to ensure they are never forgotten!"
About the book:
Not even her Maj’ could resist visiting one of the city’s numerous venues in their ‘70s heyday! She toured Coventry Working Men’s Club and then, not to be outdone, Princess Margaret was spotted in Willenhall Social.
No wonder Coventry was called the Queen of Clubs city! These amazing venues provided year-round recreation with the city’s games league growing to become the largest in the country. A Lime Tree Social club grandad hit the national headlines for defeating then world snooker champion Steve Davis and Radford Social had a “supergran” darts ace!
Children counted down the days until the Christmas parties and pantos whilst the club trip was underlined in everyone’s diary. Everything stopped for the bingo and regular raffles raised tens of thousands for charity. There was entertainment galore in luxurious concert rooms with top local and international acts. Though they had to impress Coventry’s entertainment secretaries first – they were renowned as a tough bunch to impress. Decades on from their seventies heyday – clubs fought for their very survival against the backdrop of the city’s decimated car industry.
Though many have been lost, the stories of their popularity are as fresh as they ever were with scores of them captured here for the first time.
- Guaranteed to bring the memories flooding back!
- Packed with scores of photos, rare memorabilia and more
- The perfect gift for anyone that remembers the heyday of Coventry's Working Men's Clubs
- A fascinating nostalgia trip.
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A welcome slice of nostalgia!
Great book. Everything I was hoping it would be. Great customer service too. Perfect thank you.
The memories it brought back were fantastic.
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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
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