Stalybridge Station Fivepenny Piece

[ramblingringodolenz]

Thanks for sharing this. I hadn't heard of this group. Aren't songs about trains and train stations just magic?

[Kittielips]

@ramblingringodolenz

They are, aren't they? I'ntit funny 'ow yer ferget about stuff yet suddenly remember it again?

Thank you.

Jennie. x.

[ramblingringodolenz]

@Kittielips There was a good documentary last night on BBC4 about the steam era. A bit sad.

[Kittielips]

@ramblingringodolenz

Was there? What happened?

Jennie. x.

[ramblingringodolenz]

@Kittielips Well, it was just sad to consider how unceremoniously the steam era was brought to an end, considering that it would naturally have faded away eventually anyway, and also, taking into account, the loss not only of jobs but of knowledge and skills. The love and enthusiasm of railway buffs, artists, etc. was uplifting, on the other hand - their determination to rescue old engines from the scrapyards and preserve them for a grateful public.

[Kittielips]

@ramblingringodolenz

I couldn't agree more.

Thank you.

Jennie. x.

[afreeman63]

@ramblingringodolenz l was a student in Liverpool in the seventies and l had friends living in Yorkshire and the Northeast, this song reminds me of taking the 3.10 from Lime Street calling at St Helens Junction, Manchester Victoria, Stalybridge, Huddersfield, Leeds,York, Northallerton, Darlington, Durham and Newcastle. the litany of stations has stayed with me for over 35 years.

[brazil10able]

..mensa meetings were held in the station bar......I consumed many many bottles of Newky Browns in the summer before going into Ashton ...The Feathers, Blob Shop, Pitt and Nelson, Vaults.....paradise!

[Kittielips]

@brazil10able

Did you ever visit 'The Prince Of Orange?' I've seen the outside, but I've never been inside it. Where's the "Blob Shop?"

Thank you.

Jennie. x.

[brazil10able]

@Kittielips ...yes, have been to Prince of Orange many times...but it was never on the Friday night "circuit"....the "Blob Shop" was the common expression for the old Yateses when it had wooden floors in the 80's, and they served "blobs" which was some sort of fortified wine with hot water a a piece of lemon in it.....it was great on dark winter nights in the good old days

[Kittielips]

@brazil10able

I once had a glass of that and had to visit the loo to bring it back up. Never again. Yates' used to have sawdust on't floor din't they?

[brazil10able]

@Kittielips ...it wasn't that bad

[Kittielips]

@brazil10able

Weren't it?

[sockitt]

 Rattling trains, cigarette fumes, damp air and good musical sounds not to mention the passage of time............... And the wallpaper separating itself from the wall was the visual impact which seemed like a metaphor for the whole of Stalybridge in the early seventies. The song evokes it all.

[Kittielips]

@sockitt

It's all rather sad, isn't it?

[sockitt]

I remember some good nights in the pub........peeling wallpapre as well. 

[Kittielips]

@sockitt

Peeling wallpaper? Did you do that at 'ome?

[boondoggle6]

listening to the fivepenny piece once again sends shivers down the spine.

[Kittielips]

@boondoggle6

The same here.

Thank you.

Jennie.

[2008Sameoldfitup]

I got the train to Dewsbury from Stalybridge in the 70's on the weekends to see my sister. All those years ago! they go so fast don't they?

[2008Sameoldfitup]

nice

[Kittielips]

@2008Sameoldfitup

Thank you.

Jennie.

[Mafamooshu]

Haha, this 'un seems a tad unfair on poor Stalybridge station, I've enjoyed many a pleasant evening there =) There's another song by them I love, but I can't remember how it goes, something about a watering can. That's probably not much of a clue, but oh well xD

[Kittielips]

@Mafamooshu

I could sing it for you...."Riding in the water with a watering can, driven along by a beautiful black swan."

Jennie. x.

[loseweightaskmehow]

nice cool videos classics

[Snoopythack1]

AH the memories, almost the end of an era. Thanks for posting 5*****

[Kittielips]

@Snoopythack1

Ender't line more like.

Ta Cock.

Jennie.

[Ashtonian54]

nice transitions!

[Kittielips]

@Ashtonian54

Well I'm glad you managed to tramslate this un!

Ta love.

Jennie.

[Kittielips]

@Ashtonian54

Let's switch 'em back again!!

Jennie. x.

[haybee12]

ah sed tu butcher" hast getten hu sheeps yed" hi sed nay lad its jus road ah comb mi hur

[Kittielips]

@haybee12

I asked mine if 'e 'ad pigs trotters, but he said "no; 'ave just got the runs." I dunna get that, do you?

[haybee12]

@haybee12 i askt im fur a pound ur rashers,hi sed "lean back" un a foud oer

[Kittielips]

@haybee12

'eigh, I've 'ad rashers o' bacon befoor now, and streaky bacon rinds me up.

Jennie. x..

[HenryFalkner]

Don't they do any live performances?

[Kittielips]

@HenryFalkner

Apparently John Meeks does, but George and Eddie have passed away.

Jennie.

[homelessbrother]

@HenryFalkner - John and Lynda have just recorded a new album which has new songs and several Fivepenny Piece favourites, Google 5pp to find full details on their website.

[bonniepepper]

Waited for the taxi to take me to Ashton when i used to live there,used to work offshore and often land at either Aberdeen or Gt.Yarmouth.not the best places to be for rail travel to Ashton.Why the interest Kittielips.

[Kittielips]

@bonniepepper

I just wondered, that's all.

Thank you.

Jennie.

[Kittielips]

@bonniepepper

Because I am; okay?

[bonniepepper]

Kittielips,not Stalybridge but Ashton always remember the station as it had gas lights upto the 70s and the bar in winter with the roaring coal fire at the end,had a few pints while i waited for the taxi.Great days gone from time but not memory and reawaken by the five Penny Piece.many thanks.

[bonniepepper]

traveled all over the world with my job,but when i got to Stalybridge station i knew i was home enjoyed many a pint in the bar and too quote 5 penny piece gas lights cast shadows of time,for me pleasant memories.

[Kittielips]

@bonniepepper

The "gas lamps" line is a good one, isn't it?

Did you originate from Stalybridge?

Thank you.

Jennie.

[chrissiehayward]

'ey up, I used to live in Denton, but went to Stalybridge loads of times. I wonder what it's like now? I now live in Lockport, Illinois, (USA). I left England in 1982, but I have to say I still think about home. Perhaps one day I'll go back there? I can hope. Keep the flag flying for me! I still have me English accent. You would never guess I had been away.

[Kittielips]

@chrissiehayward

I haven't been for a while, but I'll tell you this much; them from Uppermill don't half think they are summat.

When you've got ten minutes, I'll tell you about a white rat I once took to Stalybridge.

Thank you.

Jennie.

[trimmytrab]

Used to live in Stalybridge and went to West Hill School, nice bits of the town and also of Mossley but generally the area there (Ashton, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Dukinfield) is a poophole.

Live in Buckinghamshire now, much nicer, fewer chavs

[Kittielips]

@trimmytrab

It sounds lovely. Have you been there long?

Thank you.

Jennie.

[ewsiscrap]

I was a Guard at Huddersfield in 1981 and have been through Stalybridge Station hundreds of times.

Both on passenger trains and goods trains.

We had a job for many years at Healey Mills to put in the tanks into Atchem Sidings by the signal box.

Also newspaper trains, LPG trains, coal trains and more trains than you can shake a stick at.

Also been in the pub at the end of the down platform, and one Sunday worked the Hogwarts Express from Staly to Bradford and York.

Happy Days.

[Kittielips]

@ewsiscrap

Did you also have a job on the Gravy Train? Do buy Harry Potter a pint for me, if you care to pass this way again.

Thank you.

Jennie.

[ewsiscrap]

J.K Rawlings was on the train and she got off at Church Fenton to avoid the crowds at York Station.

[Kittielips]

@ewsiscrap

Where's Church Fenton? Is it anywhere near Hogwarts?

Thank you.

Jennie.

[chaeferl]

Hiya Kittie,

I was born in Ashton-U-Lyne :-D lived in stalybridge for 8 Years .-)))) Were did you live?

[Kittielips]

Bardsley. It's close to Ashton.

Although at the moment, I feel as though I'm homeless.

Thank you.

Jennie.

[chaeferl]

Hi Kittielips,

thanks for sharing that video :-D

Did you live downt Bridge?

[Kittielips]

Tha's most welcome; ta fer that. I used to live close to Stalybridge, and worked in Ashton for a good few years.

All t' best........

Jennie.

[Kittielips]

What time is it then, if neither of 'em 'tell the right time?' When will the train arrive?

Will he catch it in time?

Thank you.

Jennie.

[dalesman4]

Fun, nostalgia - a great mix and terrific video. Again, thanks for introducing this Yorkshireman to Fivepenny Piece - I'd love to sup an ale with them and listen to 'em live. Are they still performing?

[Kittielips]

Apparently John and Linda are still in circulation, but Eddie and George have passed away. As for Colin, I don't know.

Thank you for your comment. I'd love to have a 'gill or two' with them, too.

Thanks again......

Jennie.

[onewomanandsomesongs]

Hey, Kittielips....just stopping in 'coz I had a little time to listen to songs. Love the video, love the music, love everything! Gonna put this one on my favorite's list....I just love music like this. :)

[Kittielips]

Thank you.

Take care.

Jennie.

[Gregmovolt1]

I am sure paddy will love this. Really good video. Well done!!

[Kittielips]

Thank you very much! Paddy told me that he did enjoy it.

Take care,

Jennie.

[olddavemo65]

nice tribute and very interesting video . Best wishes David

[Kittielips]

Thank you for your comment.

Take care,

Jennie.

[delboyroduk]

fivepenny piece ..what memories ..have you got homade brew or im powfagged jenny? love to hear them again. keep up the good work...and thanks ...pete

[Kittielips]

I'm sorry, but there is a song of theirs about a dog who lived in central Wigan.

I'll see if I can find a version of that for you.

Thank you,

Jennie.

[Kittielips]

Sorry to bother you again.

If you deign to cast your mind back; 'Fivepenny Piece' made several other decent songs too.

Thank you.

Jennie.

[delboyroduk]

some people don't know a good song /band, this is brilliant and so are all the other vids... and as for visiting uk..don't mock it until you see it for yourself

[Kittielips]

Exactly!  Thanks for your comment.

Jennie.

[Larisa681]

Beautiful video.I like it so much,though I have never been to UK.May be this song reminds me of my russian towns romances...

[Kittielips]

That's an interesting statement......

Thanks for dropping by,

Jennie.

[chaeferl]

AAAAAAAAAW I wanna go ome :-( Stalybridge I miss ye :-((((

[Kittielips]

Dustha really?

[Kittielips]

How will he find his way?

[fattytoads]

Awful depressing tune... don't like the pictures either.if that is what the uk looks like no one wud want to go there..lol

[Kittielips]

Thank you for your comment.

Take care.

[Kittielips]

Come on now; cheer thisenn up and have a reight 'proper time!'

Jennie.

[nobody7121313]

Beautiful song and beautiful pictures. I like this kind of music. 5 * from me. Pam

[kitzlerlicker]

Fantastic

[Kittielips]

Thank you very much.

Jennie.

[willow3920]

Great video, I like it!

[Kittielips]

Thank you.

Take care,

Jennie.

[oldfolkiepad]

This is lovely, and I'm so sorry I wasn't around when you first posted it. I'm really touched at your dedicating it to me; no-one's ever done that for me before. Thank you, Jennie Pea! Super song and a great video. 5* all the way.

Much love,

Paddy

[Kittielips]

Don't think you can buffer me up now Mister!

Talk about "wrong signals!"

Glad you like it.

Jennie Peasuper!! XX.

[TheMask170]

I like this Mam, has Paddy seen it yet?

5stars Love you.

[Kittielips]

No, Spud's bean and done a runner.

Glad yer like it Chick.

Love you too.

Mam X.

[amibovverred]

Sithy Lass, a tells yer, thas done' er grand job of this'n.

well done Babes, 5***** Love, John.

[Kittielips]

Nethen Lad, a'm proper chuffed tha's deigned to have the decency to comment.

Unlike t'other beggar who't video wur made for. Anyhow, 'e'd probably think it's a pile o' tripe knowing that pedantic sod.

Take care Dear Heart, Jennie.

[davemorag1]

Great video Jennie I am sure Paddy will like this. We dont have any trains here in Orkney and some of your pictures took me back to where my late granny used to live. All good nostalgic stuff. Thanks for sharing

[Kittielips]

Thank you Dave.

Eye'm raily upset as I seem to have lost track of Paddy. Is he in Orkney or summat? Could you give Spud a dig for me and point him in the right direction, as he apears to have fallen asleepers.

Take care, Jennie.

[mountain824]

GREAT video !!! 5*

[Kittielips]

Thank you.

Jennie.

[GILBERTOMARIOTTO]

Nice video, is nostalgic!

Thanks for submitting!

[Kittielips]

Obrigado Gibba,

A'm reet glad tha's enjoyed it.

'Asta any new uns yet?

Jennie.

[iluvmartyd]

Excellent job on the video, sis! Terrific song too. ***** Paddy must be well minted.

Brenda

[Kittielips]

Minted?

I don't know where he's corn.

Can barley wheat to send him to the "dog house".

Thank you for the kind comment, Jennie. X.