Rabbie Burns

Going back to the Rabbie Burns in1971 for these two, thanks to John McSwan for the loan of these photos. He told me a story about someone in one of these photos, they married someone who was very famous at the time - does anyone else know the story?

Todays Photos....

Todays photos were sent by David Sinclair, Omelet and Debbie. David is in the centre of the first picture (which I believe this was taken in Sweeneys?)
Omelet is in the centre of the middle picture.

The last one, going far back in time to the days none of us are old enough to remember, possibly to the early 50s, Thanks to Debbie for sending this one.

Captains Arms

These two should get the comments rolling in !

In the first photo dated 21-8-72 (thanks to John McSwan) John himself is behind the bar in the Captains Arms, and on the left at the front is Tommy...now in the Navy bar in Fenals.

The second photo (is this the Highwayman?) belongs to Rod still a regular visitor to Lloret. He is at the very back of the photo, also in the picture is Alan Hagger (Oh no, not him again !) next to Alan is Sally.
I did have a couple more names wrote down somewhere, but I don't know where...was it Paul on the left ?

Sweeney Todds

One more from David Sinclair, who worked in Sweeney Todds between the years 1984-88.
He also included the names (see below) of the people in the photo...Thanks for that David !

''Top Line From Right>>> Tourist, Tourist, Gas Metre(Peter),Tourist,Ronnie,Sharron, Me then Josep .

Bottom Line>>>>Graeme(AKA known as Biscuit who lived with Joyce),Christoball. then tourist.''

La Uva

I have still plenty of photos from (Aunty) Jean which she spent ages on sorting out for the blog. Here we have 2 more from her collection, the top one from the year 1986. I'm not sure where this was taken...were you in the picture ?
The bottom one, taken in 1987 is Jean alongside Ray behind the bar in La Uva.

Lloret Beach

Iwas sent these photos by Joan who I met in Gerry's Bar a few weeks ago. Here is a copy of the email she sent with them...

''Hi Jackie,
Nice to see the old pictures on your website. I've attached a few more that were given to me by Stevie and Joan Lynch, they both worked there together in the 80's. They have been married now for almost 25 years. Joan was with me when we met in Gerry's bar a few weeks ago along with Margie Mullen, we had a great time seeing all the old places and meeting people we haven't seen for almost 30 years !
The picture taken on the beach is all the "scottish crowd " I think ! Joan is at the front on the right hand side with Stevie next to her,then it's Chico, Shuggie McGuire, ? , Colin McVey. Behind joan is Gerry Scanlon, not quite sure of all the rest
Second picture was taken on the beach in front of the Piccadilly, looks like they were all setting off for a good day out ! Joan is at the front sitting on all the booze with Stevie behind her with the beard. These were taken in the 80's as far as I am aware.
Hope they are of some use to you and keep up the good work
Joan''

Rob Roy 1970s

One here from (Aunty) Jean which she asked especially to be included as soon as possible. To the right is Billy, I'm not sure who the other person is...may be some else does?
The next photo from John McSwan, taken in the Rob Roy in the 70s- there he is right at the back. (much better looking then, than he is now) Sorry John! Also with the kilt on is Malachi, who I have often heard described as the best tour guide on the Costa Brava...sorry again John!!
Who are the others in the photo?

Another photo from Omelet below, taken on the White Horse steps. Tommy Stone is there and who else ?

Nicky Tams

Todays photos were kindly sent to me by Ray, here he tells how he found the site and also a little bit about himself...

''I found the web site through a search on google, god this brings back so many memories!!

I worked in Nicky Tams Tavern from 84 for 3 years, the best time of my life, I made so many close friends and value the time I spent with them. I have managed to find some of the guys and been in touch now and again, some unfortunately have now passed away.
Here are some of the photo’s I have, when I get down to it, I’m sure I can dig out others, these were all taken by the “great Ramon” I worked with wee Stu, Derek, Steve and Micky ( I hear he has now passed away?) Those are just a few of the rouges, I knew. Angus and Davey Sinclair have been in touch and it’s funny how things have settled and we now get on with our own things.
The Nicky Tams photo was taken about 86/87. Starting at the very back was Paco (Harpo), Derek, Andy, Steve Brown, Wee Stu, Dale and Mick (RIP), with myself at the front (The Scottish W*nker!!)
The other photos were from the Rob Roy, next door, the only guy I remember was Ian, he’s the one sticking his tongue in my ear.''

2 good crowds !!

Thanks to Steve (Buzzbys) for these photos I'm not sure of the year, but quite a few familiar faces!
Steve himself, Alan Hagger (again!) and Andy.....and the rest?
Can anyone say who they are, or where the the photos were taken?

La Uva, 1975

Here is one taken in La Uva, the date on the back of this photo is 25-7-75. The owner Luis can be just seen right at the back. Omelet is on the right in the check shirt.

Any Idea ?

Last week I received loads of photos sent through by ''Omelet'' the earliest I think are from 1971, so a bit too early for some of the regulars viewers of the blog! The top one is from 71' but I have no names to put to the faces....HELP!!!

The second photo, there he is 2nd from the right.....mmm nice !!!
Were they the original dancing queens I wonder??

Thanks Omelet for the photos, and also thanks to Barry for the delivery service !

A wedding in Lloret !

These photo's were sent to me by Joan, she has also kindly given all the names and the years they were taken. (Thanks again, Joan)
''The first picture Stevie Lynch was taken in the Buccaneer in 1980 left to right Saxon Chico ( Charlie Wrigley and Stevie Lynch''.


''Second was a mock wedding that was held in the Duke of York in 1978, two of the workers got married (mock) and it was such a great day, we all had our invitations someone dessed up as a minister and we had food and music. From left to right in the picture is Val Winters (my sister ) John Newlove ,Bev from Doncaster, Wayne, Pete from Doncaster, he actually wrote a song about working in Lloret, only few words I can remember is " Oh Lloret Oh Lloret this is one place I'll never forget !" There was another chorus "On the beach on the beach that is the place that we always meet ! Maybe some one knows the song. Then there is myself at the end, my maiden name is Joan Winters and I worked in Rosy's restaurant on San Pedro, one of Maurice's restaurants''

Mini Bar

Todays photos are from Gills album all from the 70s, Gill and Chris had the Mini Bar and then later on the Cutty Sark.
People in the first photo above are Sandie & Paul from Liverpool. Paul worked in Gerry's Bar & Sandie worked in Bumpers around 1976-77.
The second photo is New Years Eve 75-76 in the Mini bar. Here we have ''Tiger'' - Ken Harvey with Jimmy ''Rockerfeller''
The last one shows A very young looking Chris & Gill, with Lou & Dave. Lou worked as baby sitter for Linda (Linda's Library) around 1977.

Laurel & Hardy's

Two more from (Auntie) Jeans photo albums the first is 1981 & the 2nd 1987. In the top photo outside Laurel & Hardy's, she is on the front row with the Union Jack bag.
The others in the picture....... I'm sure someone can name a few ??

Then another photo from the bus-station, looks like she was travelling back home with Bob (103!) that year.
What a laugh that must have been, for the other passengers that is!

Bob was one of the best, always had a smile on his face.