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Old 20-01-2004, 20:52   #1
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A member was asking if the Arcadian Ballroom was still functioning. Reckon the answer is no. Does anyone besides me remember when it was called " Madam Butts" ?
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A member was asking if the Arcadian Ballroom was still functioning. Reckon the answer is no. Does anyone besides me remember when it was called " Madam Butts" ?
Where is this?

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It's on Knowlmere St .

It's also been known as John Taylor Dance Centre .
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When I was an attendee in the 50s, my parents' generation caled it 'Butts'
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When I was an attendee in the 50s, my parents' generation caled it 'Butts'
Always known as Knowlemere St to my crowd but that was a couple of years ahead of you - that is where I first met you know who
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Old 10-02-2012, 14:56   #6
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Was also known as " Arcs" when I woz young
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Always known as Knowlemere St to my crowd but that was a couple of years ahead of you - that is where I first met you know who
We always used to call it Hearts, I don't know why
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We always used to call it Hearts, I don't know why

John to us it was the Arts - halfway between Arcs for Arcadian and Hearts.
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John to us it was the Arts - halfway between Arcs for Arcadian and Hearts.
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It's also been known as John Taylor Dance Centre .

Looks like its a small Electronics firm at the moment....
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In the 60,s was run by a guy called Clifford (Cliff).Had a classic soft top car,he was getting on a bit even then.I think he used to live round back of argyle street cant remember what street was called.
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In 1951 it was called The New Empress Ballroom.
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