Memory Lane
1
By what other name is the King’s Hall Cinema at Newcastle better remembered?
2
Which classical composer was born at Ricardo Street, Dresden, in 1876?
3
The former Stoke City forward George Antonio was transferred to which other First Division club in 1947?
4
Where in North Staffordshire would you have once found a public clock with fingers in the shape of fish? 5
Why was the old Empire Cinema in Hanley never permitted to open for film shows on Sundays?
6
A Victorian draper at Burslem named Robert Longson was the grandfather of which famous Potteries son?
7
Where was Slack Field in 19th century Hanley, and what was it later called as a sporting venue?
8
Can you name the Hanley shop where live-in staff were ordered to bathe at least once a week and attend church on Sundays?
9
Which open-air venue in the Potteries staged a British lightweight title fight between Tommy Mcgovern and Billy Thompson in 1950?
10
Which Staffordshire tennis star played one game in goal for Port Vale?
ANSWERS
1
The King’s Hall Cinema at Newcastle is better remembered as the Savoy.
2
The prolific composer born at Ricardo Street, Dresden, in 1876 was Havergal Brian.
3
In 1947 the George Antonio was transferred to Derby.
4
A clock with fingers in the shape of two fish hung above the entrance to a cafe at the former open-air swimming pool at Trentham Gardens.
5
The old Empire Cinema in Hanley wasn’t allowed to open for film shows on Sundays because it was built on consecrated ground.
6
Robert Longson was the grandfather of the Five Towns novelist Arnold Bennett.
7
Slack Field, in Hanley, was renamed the Old Recreation Ground, home of Port Vale.
8
Bratt and Dyke originally had accommodation for shop assistants, who slept on the top floor. They had to take a bath at least once a week and attend church on Sundays.
9
In 1950, a British lightweight title fight was staged at the former Sun Street Stadium.
10
Former Staffordshire tennis champion Jack Moore played for Port Vale as an amateur goalkeeper in one game against Manchester City at Maine Road in 1940.