Wealdstone Travel Guide

  Northolt's former Cinerama.
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  • Northolt's former Cinerama.
      Northolt's former Cinerama.
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  • Bendybus heading for Wealdstone's twin in Boston.
      Bendybus heading for Wealdstone's twin...
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  • Dangmar's beige 1947 Cadillac.
      Dangmar's beige 1947 Cadillac.
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  • He cruises around in his beige 1965 Cadillac.
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Wealdstone Lido-rama.

Wealdstone Lido-rama., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  No self-respecting outer-London suburb was complete without a Lido.Wealdstone's Lido-rama is widely acknowledged as lido-designer Walter Wing's finest creation. It is the only Lido to have a bay with a lighthouse: fair-haired lassies often had their pictures taken by... 

Go to church.

Go to church., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  Our Lordi, San Julio and Saint Charlotte's church is in Wealdstone.Emerge with renewed vigour after a service by the Reverend B.Lou Jeanes. 

Study European music at Wealdstone Polyrama!

Study European music at Wealdstone Polyrama!, Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  Further education in Wealdstone is provided at the Polyrama.Courses inclued Assertiveness, with Professor Euan Uzami & European Music since 1956, with lecturer Neil Pwann: Neil's course compares continental & British attitudes to music & music competitions and examines... 

Restaurants  

Wealdstone Snorkerama.: Wealdstone's cafe.

Wealdstone Snorkerama.: Wealdstone's cafe., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  The Snorkerama is Wealdstone's premier cafe, owned by Chris P.Bacon & assisted by Pat O'Butter & Jamie Doe-Nutt. 

Nightlife  

The Hamarama.: Wealdstone's legendary provincial theatre.

The Hamarama.: Wealdstone's legendary provincial theatre., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  Like many art-deco picture-houses & theatres in London's suburbs, Wealdstone's theatre is no more. "Hamarama" is a nickname it acquired when the likes of Shakespearean actor 'luvvie' Chuffer Dandridge frequently appeared there in its pre-war heyday.Wealdstone was the closest... 

Northolt Cinerama.: Nearby Northolt's Cinerama.

Northolt Cinerama.: Nearby Northolt's Cinerama., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  Northolt's 'Cinerama' is a fabulous between-the-wars, art-deco gem of suburban architecture.The Cinerama flourished in the days when there was literally "nothing on the telly" (before Alexandra Palace started transmissions in 1936) & most homes didn't have television until... 

Transportation  

Wealdstone Busarama.

Wealdstone Busarama., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  The 'Busarama' is Wealdstone's bus depot. It's run by Dennis P.Laxton & Shara Bangh. The drivers are under supervision of Inspector B.Lake. 

Wealdstone Autorama.

Wealdstone Autorama., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  Cedric & Gloria Nissen run Wealdstone's long-established Autorama used car specialist.Salesmen Al Meera & Robin Reliant currently have a 1983 Austin Maestro 1.3HLE in rattan (beige) with a special registration number: A151 TME (A IS IT ME?). This car has covered 25,000 miles... 

Shopping  

Wealdstone Fop-a-rama.: Clothing for fops, dandies and New Romantics.

Wealdstone Fop-a-rama.: Clothing for fops, dandies and New Romantics., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:   The wool-blend beige cape, with foxtail fur trim costs £300....Easily affordable on a broadcasters salary. 

Wealdstone camp-a-rama.: Camping. leisure & caravanning.

Wealdstone camp-a-rama.: Camping. leisure & caravanning., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  Since Wealdstone's camp-a-rama was opened by Larry Grayson in 1977, we have done a steady trade in tents, camping gear & outdoor clothing.We are branching out into caravan sales & we hope to get radio personality Ken Bruce, who saleswoman Cara Van-Klubb understands is a... 

Local Customs  

Servants in days gone by.

Servants in days gone by., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  Like most noblemen and landowners in days gone by, the King of Cardigan had a selection of flunkies and servants. Much disquiet was apparent in the established servants at ye olde Wealdftone Manot-rama when he gave a significant job to a young, scarlet-haired Welsh girl... 

Join the TOG's.

Join the TOG's., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  You need to submit your name and photograph if you want to be a TOG.Of course, some applications are rejected, but a reason is always given and your photograph will be returned. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Obscene CD's and attempted VAT evasion.

Obscene CD's and attempted VAT evasion., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  D.I. Nick M.George of the Cop-a-rama has reason to believe there is a Wealdstone connection to a gang that have sold millions of CDs which tell perversions of the classic Janet and John childrens' stories and have attempted to evade the payment of around £250,000 VAT, which... 

Police station.

Police station., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  Wealdstone's cop-a-rama is a sister station of the Northolt cop-a-rama, where the CID, under D.I. Nick M.George, with D.C.Nasty (the dark-haired one with the cardigan) and D.S.Crutch (the blonde one who sings) are.Their address is:Wealdstone cop-a-ramaZodiac Parade (opposite... 

Tourist Traps  

Wealdstone's winner.

Wealdstone's winner., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  Wealdstone Bet-a-rama is a betting shop run by Placia Betz. Bet on who you think will win the Eurovision Song Contest. 

What to Pack  

What to wear in Wealdstone.

What to wear in Wealdstone., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  No need to bring bags: Carrier bags from Wealdstone's Grigot-rama off-licence, Banana-rama greengrocers, Flora-rama florist & Pizza-rama takeaway are free of charge to customers, as are carrier-bags from various other retailers. Fans of Wealdstone's celebrity resident,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Wealdstone Observatory.

Wealdstone Observatory., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  A Spanish sailor called Carlos was shipwrecked in the Thames, so he settled in Wealdstone.Being a sailor, he was used to looking at the stars, so he built an observatory at Wealdstone Marsh. He discovered a star, which was named Carlos. He said the star was going to go... 

Beigeland.

Beigeland., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  Beigeland is the home of a descendant of the King of Cardigan.He's a large man with unfeasibly dark hair & sideboards, wears distinctive suits & lives on a 'diet' of snorkers, peanut butter sandwiches, jelly & ice cream.He recorded an album, some singles and has performed on... 

Favorites  

The TOG's chart.

The TOG's chart., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  11) "I keep forgetting" Michael MacDonald.10) "Dedicated follower of fashion" The Kinks. ...A song about Boggy. 9) "Prince Charming" Adam and the ants. ...Advice to Boggy. 8) "Lazy Sunday afternoon" Small Faces. ...Features a TOG saying "Mustn't Grumble". 7) "Home thoughts... 

Roman to Viking Wealdstone.

Roman to Viking Wealdstone., Wealdstone

 mwe Says:  The Romans had a camp in Wealdstone under the bearded, bouffant-haired, lisping, leather-skirted Centurion Boggicus until early in the 5th century.Boggicus left with his followers at great speed in the direction of Sussex when the Celts, led by the first King of Cardigan... 

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Wealdstone, the spiritual home of the TOG's.

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 Wealdstone is to the TOG's what Mecca is to muslims. Every TOG should visit Wealdstone at least once in their lives. The ideal time is that rare weekday at 8am when the leader of the TOG's, the... 

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