From the archives
50 years ago... Crane under GCR bridge
A CRANE jammed underneath the Great Central Railway Bridge caused traffic chaos for drivers.
The large mobile crane got stuck under the bridge near the Nottingham Road entrance to the Brush, and roadworks that were being carried out at the time caused an even bigger headache for drivers who were delayed by more than an hour.
The crane was eventually pulled out by a garage breakdown vehicle.
Odeon cinema sold
WAS THE Loughborough Odeon cinema going to be renamed?
The famous cinema was sold by owners the Rank Organisation to new buyers Classic Cinemas and MR GJ Scott the manager told an Echo reporter that it was more than likely that the cinema would be renamed by new owners.
The cinema was built in 1936 and became the town’s fourth cinema.
Did you used to go to the Odeon. If so please contact Liam Coleman on 01509 635806 or email liam.coleman@trinitymirror.com
Flying Club birthday
THE SHEPSHED and District Flying Club celebrated its tenth anniversary with a dinner dance and presentation.
The club started in 1957, and secretary Mr George Martin welcomed over 150 guests to St Winefride’s Hall in Shepshed before cups and medals were handed out.
Among the guests were Stan Hodges, captain of Loughborough FC and Ernie Adams of the Coalville League and Charity Cup.
Can you tell us more about old times at Shepshed Flying Club?
If so please contact Liam Coleman on 01509 635806 or email liam.coleman@trinitymirror.com
Jazz at the Bull’s Head
CHICAGO style jazz band Johnny Johnstone and His Allstars played a special Sunday session at the Bulls’s Head in Shelthorpe.
Johnny told the Echo that he took inspiration from famous Jazz musicians Lester Young and Pee Wee Russell, as his band played a medley of songs to a packed pub.
25 years ago... Day of Champions
DONINGTON Park’s Day of Champions proved to be just that with some world-beating efforts by stars and fans alike.
More than 10,000 people braved the elements to come and watch riders take on the Donington circuit.
Event organiser Andrea Coleman praised the commitment of both fans and riders and said that the biggest crowd puller was the auction of riders’ equipment that fetched £10,000 alone.
American rider Kevin Schwantz travelled all the way from Texas to be at the event while Wayne Rainey left his wife and new born baby in California to lend support.
Lincoln’s autograph
THE SIGNATURE of American president Abraham Lincoln was sold for £1,550 at an auction in Loughborough.
It was part of the sale of the latest autographs belonging to Mr Trevor Vennett-Smith.
Also sold was the autograph of scientist Sir Isaac Newton that went for £1,050 but the signature of former British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval - the only one in this country who was assassinated - sold for just £95.