hillsbro Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Put me right if I'm wrong - and I know someone will, but in the 70's didn't the government make a cold war type film of what would happen/what to do if a nuclear bomb exploded on a UK city and it chose Sheffield as the hyperthetical city? Yes - but it was actually a TV play called "Threads" - see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vague_Boy Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 What about chapel walk with sound of the fan and smell of the coffee from the cafe down there That's taken me back. Does anyone recall the name of the two bookshops that used to be in Chapel Walk? One was on the "bend" in the middle and the second one was further down, heading towards the Crucible. The one on the "bend" was more open, light and airy, whereas the other one was more a traditional type book shop, more books but less space (if my memory can be relied on). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffield666 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 the bendi busses were the early 80s I think and threads was made in 1984 I think it was,I remember watching them film some of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsbro Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Does anyone recall the name of the two bookshops that used to be in Chapel Walk? One was on the "bend" in the middle and the second one was further down, heading towards the Crucible. The one on the "bend" was more open, light and airy, whereas the other one was more a traditional type book shop, more books but less space (if my memory can be relied on). These were A.B. Ward (on the bend at No 35) and the Methodist Bookshop (further down at No 47). The bookseller Alan Ward (1897-1979) was the son of Thomas W. Ward, founder of the scrap metal firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vague_Boy Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 These were A.B. Ward (on the bend) and the Methodist Bookshop (further down at No 47). Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnygirl Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Yes - but it was actually a TV play called "Threads" - see here. Thanks hillsbro. I had a quick look at the link and was surprised that the programme was made in 1984. I thought it was earlier than that. I remember that CND was pretty big at that time. The word 'nuclear' stills sends shivvers down my spine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vague_Boy Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Thanks hillsbro. I had a quick look at the link and was surprised that the programme was made in 1984. I thought it was earlier than that. I remember that CND was pretty big at that time. The word 'nuclear' stills sends shivvers down my spine. Anyone who feels like watching it again can see it on Google Video or by searching YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffield666 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I have Threads on dvd and it is a very good watch, much better than The Full Monty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanmarina Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I think what I miss most about Sheffield in the 70s is my youth!! But I must agree with some on here,Sheffield,like everywhere else in my opinion has gone downhill! I still love Sheffield, though I left in 1975 when I was coming up 20,sadly I think the country as a whole is a worse place to live than back then,I,m glad I,m not growing up now.There has been bullying/fighting since time began,its human nature to some.But now people seem to be more vicious and it doesnt seem important if someone is killed!! 30-35 years ago if someone had been battered to death,it would have been front page news,it appears commonplace now!!Gone are the days when a couple of lads would slug it out with fisticuffs,not even using feet!! Now its gangs beating people to death just for fun,I despair for future generations,politicians seek reasons for this behaviour,I can give them one,we have'nt taught our children to respect others,you can blame whatever you like,teachers,police,tv,but what it boils down to is the breakdown of the family unit.lack of parental control,a total lack of respect for others and a dog eat dog way of thinking,the worlds gone mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ousetunes Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Some 1970s memories of Sheffield. The smell of beer from the breweries Ward's Brewery Neon lighting at the foot of Ecclesall Road The blue and cream buses The glorious summer of '76 and 'Use Water Sparingly' signs in school toilets Toy Fayre toy shop in Ranmoor The field at the top of Gladstone Road (a housing estate today) The Moor open to traffic with a row of superb shops Redgates Goodwin Fountain and the fountain outside Midland Station when they worked Fantastic Christmas lights, the large spherical lights in Barker's Pool Arundel Gate Underpass and of course, the Hole In The Road (clean) Silver Jubilee Celebrations and street bunting in 1977 The Silver Jubilee bus which was painted in guess?! Yeh, silver! Amoco Cadiz oil reaching Endcliffe Park And more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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