MORECAMBE 1960's into the 70's

Maybe this thread is a little bit special for William R who lives up this way , and Phil Kenyon who wrestled here in 1964 along with many stable mates. Our "Ack" as well a Lancashire Lad from Leyland and myself.

With regards to myself , being from the South side of Manchester it was not that bad exploring the coast of North Wales and also the coast up as far as Blackpool. As a boy , no motorway meant a long journey in terms of time , so Southport and Blackpool were always easier. But as a young man we took the kids to Pontins at Middleton Tower and I got to know Heysham Village , the Lune Estuary , in particular Sunderland Point and of course Morecambe.

Pontins was also a great base to get over to Grange-over-Sands and Cartmel as well.

I even helped put up a ring in Pontins and take it down again as the wrestlers were off to Prestatyn to do a second show. In Morecambe I had a fleeting meeting with Steve Logan , working on the sea front on a fair.

It's not had that much mention and this week I find so much of Gerry Hoggarth working here.

But lets have a look at what I have found. (Click for a larger view.)

A repeat of the bill again with Phil Kenyon

But above the chance to see again which guys Phil knew so well.

Immediately a new spelling of Andros Zchich

I still have doubts that we have his real name.

Roy Okrododo , is that another name for someone we know.

Joe Reid and his son The Great marcus , opponents in tag.

Don Plummer , the Red Devils , Ian St John.

the Monster , Bertie Topham and Dom Pye.

Yes Morecambe , just tucked away that bit further up north , providing maybe a slight difference in regular Roster to many other towns.

This is just an opener. the Main Venue was The Winter Gardens , but we will cover the Central Pier as well.

Just a couple more below. Still the Floral hall but in 1965 and what looks to be stolen identities wrestling at the Broadway Hotel. Green Asp , that's an old one.

Who can tell us more on 40 stones Klondyke Bill Yukon.