I knew them when they were nowt. Support Bands.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

I do know the Bridgwater's on big springs, so when the trams rumble past it doesn't spoil yer enjoyment. Yes, I used to be an architecture/engineering journalist...

Oh aye... thence to TV, then the internet, then hi-fi, then gadgets, then finally to football... jobbing journo

[Lord Kangana]

You're not the only one with a meandering career - try political historian (still a hobby) to 'catering' (was a hobby, now a job)

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Basically, if you pay me to write about it, I'll do so... obviously not doing so too shabbily, as I'm still in gainful employ... but this is getting a bit off-topic

[Dr Hotdog]

The Bridgewater Hall is on springs yes. It's a delightful venue.

I saw David Gilmour there, it was perfect.

[TANGODANCER]

The Bridgewater Hall is on springs yes. It's a delightful venue. I saw David Gilmour there, it was perfect.

Seen the Halle at home a few times and a couple of flamenco shows; one of the real highlights was The Buena Vista Social Club. Awesome show.

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

You're not the only one with a meandering career - try political historian (still a hobby)

Any particular era?

[Lord Kangana]

You're not the only one with a meandering career - try political historian (still a hobby)

Any particular era?

Modern political (roughly 20th century, though my preference is post ww1 to roughly present day). Thats in very broad outline. Interestingly, like any hobby my interests fluctuate - at the moment I'm (slowly)reading Keynes 'The Economic consequence of the peace' - a very prescient piece (if not in detail, then in outline)

[Bruce Rioja]

Don't know if the Bridgewater Hall has ever hosted rock concerts, but the accoustics are truly amazing. Mind you, it is the home of The Halle, so it would have to be pretty good.

I remember when it was newly completed and they ran a test on tv to see if you could actually hear a pin dropping onto the stage from the back of the auditorium. They used some sound measuring gadgetry to measure it, and sure enough it gave a reading.

[Verbal]

You're not the only one with a meandering career - try political historian (still a hobby)

Any particular era?

Modern political (roughly 20th century, though my preference is post ww1 to roughly present day). Thats in very broad outline. Interestingly, like any hobby my interests fluctuate - at the moment I'm (slowly)reading Keynes 'The Economic consequence of the peace' - a very prescient piece (if not in detail, then in outline)

Had an exam on economic thought and policy on monday, with Keynes being one of the scholars we had to study. Tried getting my head around a few chapters of The General Theory Of Employment, Interest and Money, and I just couldn't. Sacked it off in the end, though there is no doubting the importance of his ideas.

[Gertie]

The Bridgewater Hall is on springs yes. It's a delightful venue. I saw David Gilmour there, it was perfect.

Seen the Halle at home a few times and a couple of flamenco shows; one of the real highlights was The Buena Vista Social Club. Awesome show.

I saw Tony Hadley ex-Spandau Ballet doing a show there. True.


(And many other hits)

[boltonboris]

Been to see the Halle twice at the Bridgewater Hall

saw the Christmas Carols for my dads pressie and took the missus to the "English classics"

March of Knightsbridge and all that - Good stuff

[David Lee's Hair]

Don't know if the Bridgewater Hall has ever hosted rock concerts, but the accoustics are truly amazing. Mind you, it is the home of The Halle, so it would have to be pretty good.

I remember when it was newly completed and they ran a test on tv to see if you could actually hear a pin dropping onto the stage from the back of the auditorium. They used some sound measuring gadgetry to measure it, and sure enough it gave a reading.

I saw Arthur Scargill there giving a speech about something or other (I've had a drink since) when I was doing A-Level Geography. Don't think he realised half the audience were from Bolton School, although I reckon Dougie Wardle the teacher was a bit of a socialist at heart so he thought it would do us some good to listen to Scargill.

Will say that he's a damn good speaker, miles better than the drivel Portillo spoke when I saw him once.

[Prufrock]

Don't know if the Bridgewater Hall has ever hosted rock concerts, but the accoustics are truly amazing. Mind you, it is the home of The Halle, so it would have to be pretty good.

I remember when it was newly completed and they ran a test on tv to see if you could actually hear a pin dropping onto the stage from the back of the auditorium. They used some sound measuring gadgetry to measure it, and sure enough it gave a reading.

I saw Arthur Scargill there giving a speech about something or other (I've had a drink since) when I was doing A-Level Geography. Don't think he realised half the audience were from Bolton School, although I reckon Dougie Wardle the teacher was a bit of a socialist at heart so he thought it would do us some good to listen to Scargill.

Will say that he's a damn good speaker, miles better than the drivel Portillo spoke when I saw him once.

the man who loved the sound of his voice more than any other man. ever. good guy though, one of the few remaining old school teachers still there when i left.

[David Lee's Hair]

the man who loved the sound of his voice more than any other man. ever. good guy though, one of the few remaining old school teachers still there when i left.

Aye, seen him at a few old boys dinners. I'd descibe him more as a Master more than a teacher. Not a patch on Harry J however (depending on your age there if you knew him) man was an absolute Legend

[Prufrock]

the man who loved the sound of his voice more than any other man. ever. good guy though, one of the few remaining old school teachers still there when i left.

Aye, seen him at a few old boys dinners. I'd descibe him more as a Master more than a teacher. Not a patch on Harry J however (depending on your age there if you knew him) man was an absolute Legend

i dont think so. very few of the old breed left now. when i left (which is only two years ago) there was Mr Wardle, Mcneil, Shewan, and Whitton I'd say who fit the fabric of the place. oh and Dr Holland. Sadly Mr Whitton has passed away and from what ive heard the teachers coming in dont exactly fit the traditions.

[Lord Kangana]

the man who loved the sound of his voice more than any other man. ever. good guy though, one of the few remaining old school teachers still there when i left.

Aye, seen him at a few old boys dinners. I'd descibe him more as a Master more than a teacher. Not a patch on Harry J however (depending on your age there if you knew him) man was an absolute Legend

Did you know that Mr Whitton was dead of pneumonia BTW? One of the most intelligent people I have ever met. Sad loss.

[Prufrock]

the man who loved the sound of his voice more than any other man. ever. good guy though, one of the few remaining old school teachers still there when i left.

Aye, seen him at a few old boys dinners. I'd descibe him more as a Master more than a teacher. Not a patch on Harry J however (depending on your age there if you knew him) man was an absolute Legend

Did you know that Mr Whitton was dead of pneumonia BTW? One of the most intelligent people I have ever met. Sad loss.

very sad. think it was mr Wardle who found him. shows how great a man he was that everyone who knew him was affected by his death. he had that unique ability of being able to make you work, whilst still being a bloody good bloke.

[Bruce Rioja]

So. Gay Dad. Saw them support Mansun. Whatever happened to them, goodness garcious?

[jordAn.WS22]

our fold - watch this space.

[Bruce Rioja]

our fold - watch this space.

Seen um. Piss poor.