I remember the Crown and Anchor. Had some fab nights.The beggarmen were splendid.I always remember their excellent rendition of Dicey Riley to a crowded sweaty smokey room. Nobody seems to have mentioned the Whestsheaf on High St in town.Can't remember who ran it but I do remember a blues guy who used to call himself Black Stan ecstasy! Also there was a club on Wednesdays in the late 60s at the Hulme FE Centre. A small room right at the top of the building.I was only 16 and had no idea who the likes of Mike Harding, Rosie Hardman and Tony and Arthur were.I just know I loved their singing.There was a lot of local talent and enthusiasm there too.I had my first ever go at performing there and the guy who was running it gave me a Park Drive for my efforts. And the Seymour hotel in Chorlton had a club run by the excellent Harry Boardman.

And while I'm reminiscing , try there was as guy who used to sing woody Guthrie repertoire. He was bloody great!And whatever happened to Tony Hill who did a very entertaining Manchester Rambler!? Oh shit I'm back in 2015! What a shame