Brightlingsea’s pubs had a famously relaxed attitude to underage drinking. The police had a minimal presence and as long as there was no trouble in the village they pretty much ignored us. It used to have 13 pubs, plus the Sailing Club, Yacht Club, British Legion, Community Centre and the Football Club – 18 placesContinue reading “We’re Living in a Powder Keg”
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With Total Dedication
A lot of my friends will get a dedicated entry about things we have done together and what they have meant to me in life. It is kind of embarrassing, but it is the truth. When we went on holiday in 1991 Dave Francis led the way. He had been abroad more than the restContinue reading “With Total Dedication”
Ma You’re Just Jealous – We’re the Dumper Boys
There was quite a pub band scene in Essex in the early 90s – mainly covers bands at the rock/ metal end of the spectrum. The most famous were Tattered and Torn, who could deliver two hours of rock to a very high standard. Some of our friends in the Rotoract group formed the KingContinue reading “Ma You’re Just Jealous – We’re the Dumper Boys”
Five Miles Out 