Does anyone remember "syncopating Sanny" doing a marathon on the piano at Smithhills Street in the 1950's. I think he did it in the old theatre. When you were at the cross you could hear him playing. He played night and day for several days.
Very interesting thread - I have learned a lot - great pity the jail was demolished -I can remember it well. Also St Matthews Church in Gordon Street was where you went to post your wedding banns in the 1960's.