Remembering Studio 7 in the Wicker!

[stpetre]

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

 

It closed in August 1987.

[zakes]

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?

Edited December 15, 2017 by zakes
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[choogling]

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.

[hobinfoot]

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.

[kidley]

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.

[PC Drive]

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

Edited December 17, 2017 by PC Drive
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[steved32]

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.

[fleetwood]

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

[stpetre]

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

 

What was the point in making you wait 15 minutes if the film had already started ?

[fleetwood]

What was the point in making you wait 15 minutes if the film had already started ?

 

If you don't get it, I can't be bothered to explain the obvious. fleetwood