Remembering Studio 7 in the Wicker!

I thought Cyril was an ex RAF fighter who later worked at Firth Browns until his marriage fell apart allegedly dying in a doorway due to the cold or is this another Cyril?

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Not sure but someone might read this and see, but this chap wore

a big army coat and has we speak i can see him in my thoughts.

The other part of the story if right despite living on the streets and after his passing the local press claimed he had quite a bit of money in a bank account that was never touched for years. I get the feeling we may be on about the same person that has had his story pumped up by urban myth.

I thought Cyril was an ex RAF fighter who later worked at Firth Browns until his marriage fell apart allegedly dying in a doorway due to the cold or is this another Cyril?

I think the person referred to might be 'Subway Cyril' -as in Castle Square- and I have read in Sheffield folklore that he was in the R.A.F. during WW2 but so were many men, and not all aircrew. The same 'lore' that he did work in one of the steel works 'English Steel Corporation', or 'Firth-Brown's' .

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The manager from the Manor Cinema, affectionately known as Uncle Bob took over as manager at the Studio 7. As kids we were regulars at the Manor Cinema and not renown for our good behaviour.

Older and wiser I took my girlfriend, later to become my wife to the Wicker, as we entered the foyer I heard a voice say "I hope you're going to behave yourself tonight"

Cyril mentioned in another post also used to sleep in Bentleys the Vauxhall car showroom, just through the arches.I believe he was found dead there.

Yes correct, and 'Bentley's' had another showroom directly across from the cinema at the corner of Andrew Street (?) and the Wicker but that was lorries and vans.

I used to travel past Studio 567 every day on the bus on my way to School.this would have been roughly 1974 -79 so at the height of its naughtiness.Me and My pals used to have a competition to decide on the worst(or best) film title. By a mile my favourite was "I'm not feeling myself tonight".

What year did Studio 7 close and came down for the new road any ideas anyone?

What year did Studio 7 close and came down for the new road any ideas anyone?

It closed in August 1987.

Remembering Studio 7 in the Wicker!

1. I remember some occasions when I visited Studio 7 [see here and here]. I recall seeing Waterhole. James Coburn and Margaret Blye starred.

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I also recall seeing On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, with George Lazenby as James Bond. Me and mi latest bird had gotten up close and were sharing the contents of a box of Poppets… mouth to mouth. There was suddenly an ear-splitting din when Bond had just returned to his hotel room and was set upon in the dark. The shock the noise made us spill the rest of our Poppets all o’er t’flooer.

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Ref. Post 6.

Jules et Jim sounds like an interesting film title for those in the know. LOL. To use my imagination, it sounds like an early World cup film (Jules Rim-et). LOL.

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2. There were times when I went to Studio 7 on mi own too. I often borrowed mi Dad’s off-buff coloured rain coit when I went. It was creased-up, and greased-up and it made me look like and feel like … Frank Marker. Huh.

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3. Ref Post 32. Bentley’s Car show room.

It was once mentioned to me many moons ago that Bentley’s had a goose (or geese) to keep guard at the showroom instead of a dog. Could this be true, or is it a load of bull bobbar?

we went to see 2001 a space oddity when it first came out, during a very quiet bit I let out what I didn't realise was a very loud fart within a few seconds it sounded like a scene from blazing saddles with dozens more joining in ,best laugh in a very boring film.

My first memory of going there was to see West side story with my auntie Rosina. It was around 61/62 i'd be 5 or 6 she wanted to se it but wouldn't go on her own. Saw the Battle of Britain there as well among many others.

My first memory of going there was to see West side story with my auntie Rosina. It was around 61/62 i'd be 5 or 6 she wanted to se it but wouldn't go on her own. Saw the Battle of Britain there as well among many others.

thats about the time it changed its name from the wicker to studio 7.

Went to see 'Battle for the Planet of the Apes' there in about 1973-74. The place was a stinking ploppyhole (is that better?) . We sat through two screenings and flicked Revels over everyone's heads at people.

Think I saw the Poseiden Adventure there too. Aside from some decent films they landed, the place was renowned for showing softcore porn and had a clientele mainly of the dirty mac brigade.

PCD

I remember my brother and I being taken to the Studio 7 by my dad to see "Goal" in 1966. It was a big deal, as we were able to relive the World Cup glory in glorious Technicolor.

It was also the day of the Aberfan disaster - Friday, October 21st. I can vividly recall my mum's upset when we returned, as news had filtered through during the day.

Hi all - I remember when 'Psycho' was being shown there, they had this advertising gimmick, if you didn't get in for the start you couldn't be seated for 15 minutes or so. Movies were shown continuously in the city at that time. Honestly, I can't recall whether it was the Wicker or Studio 7 at that time though. fleetwood