Memory Lane KURSAAL Memories?

[shrimpfan]

I just found this account of the Kursaal :

The Kursaal opened in 1901 so this year marks its centenary. Apart from the fairground itself with its Gallopers, Cyclone Coaster, Scenic Railway, Caterpillar, Laugh in the Dark, Joy Wheel and other famous rides there were many other side shows in the grounds and activities and events in the Kursaal buildings. These included Al Capone’s actual car, Eric – a 65 tonne whale, Dick Harrow – the world’s heaviest man, Sacco the Fasting man, famous Christmas circuses, the Kursaal Zoo, trade and ideal home fairs, sporting events and dancing in the ballroom.

So perhaps thats where your elephant came from.

DoDtS

best thing down the kursaal when we was young. tip the girl out of bed stood watching for hours hoping to see a bit of bare flesh.

 

[Irate Ian]

I just found this account of the Kursaal :

The Kursaal opened in 1901 so this year marks its centenary. Apart from the fairground itself with its Gallopers, Cyclone Coaster, Scenic Railway, Caterpillar, Laugh in the Dark, Joy Wheel and other famous rides there were many other side shows in the grounds and activities and events in the Kursaal buildings. These included Al Capone’s actual car, Eric – a 65 tonne whale, Dick Harrow – the world’s heaviest man, Sacco the Fasting man, famous Christmas circuses, the Kursaal Zoo, trade and ideal home fairs, sporting events and dancing in the ballroom.

So perhaps thats where your elephant came from.

DoDtS

Also recall The Wall of Death - there was a progamme about retiring stunt rider on BBC quite recently.

 

[class]

My dad worked on the Wall of Death at the Kursaal many moons ago.

 

[DoDTS]

Any more Kursaal (football) memories?

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Also recall The Wall of Death - there was a progamme about retiring stunt rider on BBC quite recently.

I think it was the most famous Wall of Death rider, Tornado Smith.