The late Bram Lowe, who died the other week, ran the place in the swinging 60s with Howard Platt and told Garry it should have been named The Contours Club.. BROWN, J. Howard D. Platt appeals from the trial court's order revoking his driving privileges following a finding that his refusal to submit to chemical testing was unreasonable. Other sports announcers he tuned intowere the Senators John MacLeanand Dan Daniels and the Baltimore Orioles Chuck Thompson and Bill ODonnell. Harvey Platt. Our burgers are still made by the same local company that have supplied Zaks for over 40 years! Pat Edge, managing director of Purdys, said he and his wife had been touring America to pick up tips for the best way to operate the new-style, self-service, eating house which employed 80 people. They have also lived in Austin, TX and Kaneohe, HI. When Howard Platt took over it attracted the likes of Hendrix and Bowie plus locals Lucas, The Continentals, below, and the evergreen Garry Freeman and The Contours, bottom, who played more times than anyone else. Daily 11:30 am-2:30 pm Daily 5:30 pm-9:30 pm. Derek James returns to the Orford.It was dark, damp, dingy and at times downright dangerous. The 2023 CIAC Open State Championship broadcast starts on Feb 24, 2023 and runs until Feb 25, 2023. Office workers soon packed the place out, Purdys opened. As we say today it was open, 24/7. During his sophomore year, he lived on the same floor as the team, in the days of George Karl, Bob McAdoo and Bobby Jones. Howard Platt's hobbies are Reading, photography, learning, traveling, internet surfing and to . Platt-Howard is a centrally-located residence hall comprised of both continuing students and new first year students. This home has been remodeled down to the studs inside including a chef's kitchen and farm sink, brand new natural gas heating system, natural gas "fireplace" stove in living room, new flooring, windows, electrical and so much more. Whilst it is all about the burger we have a wide range of dishes from our slow cooked baby back ribs tosouthern fried chicken. Photo: Family collection (Image: Family collection). Zaks has been a part of peoples lives in Norwich and Norfolk since 1976. And he added: It will give the most wonderful effect in daylight, You will get a reflection of Westlegate, Orford Place and the sky and you will lose that sort of dead effect you get with solid things. The Pete Douglas Combo (father of Nigel Digby of Canis Strange) often played there in the early to mid-1970s, and there was always a cabaret act. His many movie roles include T.R. They are made to our own size, shape and recipe from 100% beef with nothing added at all. Now The Talk and out of the first selection of venues this is the only one still hosting regular live music nights. Geoff Pullum is a linguist who is also a satirist. LAWYER SEARCH. It went on to became a popular club for punk and indie bands in the 1980s, hosting gigs by the likes of The Farmers Boys and The Higsons. Howard Platt was born on 5 June 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. January 31, 1934 . You can also call the organiser former Zodiac Terry Wickham on 01603 864460. Howard, a multitalented stage and television actor, singer and director, a veteran of nearly four decades in show business, has appeared in at least 100 plays assuming the roles of everyone from Abraham Lincoln to Santa Claus to Frank McCourt and brother . Covers. They were the bread and butter of the Orford and rarely got the credit they deserved. Howard Platt is American by birth. It's a walk which will put a spring in your step and revive magical musical memories. I craved excitement. We are proud to be Warrington's leading wire products company maintaining a tradition dating back to the 1870s when our . The Jailbirds and The Zodiacs were also young bands making a mark. It is linguistics, not rock music, that has taken me around the world. Westlegate was shaking. We hated that name. Music promotor and owner of various Great Yarmouth and Norwich pubs including the Orford Cellar. Companies associated with this officer had at least 122,188 shareholder value . Garry Freeman in full flow at the Golden Years. The late Joe Garagiola presented Platthis N.C. Sportscaster of the Year Award, and at past NSMA gatherings, Platt met and became friends withHerzog, his belovedvoice of the Redskins. Mister Buss, The Witnesses, The Peppermint Men, Throb, High Mileage and Midnight Groove. In the early days the Contours were made up of Roy and Ali, Hilson Hatley, Clive Frindle (Clare). And they could hold their own against the best in the business. Astute businessman Howard Platt, along with Ken Rix and Tony Sparks booked the acts. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Jimi Hendrix charged 39 for appearing at the Orford and said he would always come back to Norwich to play the cellar for 39 because it gave him his first big break. And that would have been enough for me. Today, at long last, there is a blue plaque on the side of a building on the corner of Timberhill and Red Lion Street remembering the Orford, the heartbeat of the city in the swinging 60s. Login or Sign Up; I was a barmaid at the Silver Dollar and used to go to Legs or Scamps (I had forgotten that one!) !Hence I am still red and itchy altho the tablets are slowly making it less obvious. One of the greatest figures on the booming Norfolk music scene in those days was Howard Platt, a man with a vision. From about 1967, the legendary promoter Howard Platt moved to the Gala, having outgrown the Orford Cellar . Join Facebook to connect with Howard Platt and others you may know. You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members. "Norwich!" came the reply from Rod Stewart, "The Orford!" A Gannett Company. The Platt-Howard residential staff have hosted events such as movie . 2. 'It used to get so hot that the labels came off the bottles - that takes a bit of doing,' - Douro Potter who ran the Cellar in the 1960s. So I turned to grammar. On his return he met up with a pair of young rockers called Roy Bell and Ali Thorn remember them? Beaverton. Drop Kingsley a line at eastzone@ntlworld.com. He was the voice on the radio that transported generations of Rowan County sports fans to the games.. We have found 91 people in the UK with the name Janet Platt. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Norwich NR14 7RP info@zaks.uk.com. Originally the old White Lion it was turned into a jazz, folk and blues club by brothers Albert and Tony Cooper in 1971 they had already run the Jaquard Folk Club at The Mischief Tavern in the 1960s. The Site is now home to Quasar Elite, a Laser tag site. . Da'an District. Join Facebook to connect with Scott Platt and others you may know. At graduation, as the faculty held its collective breath, he gave without incident a speech promoting peaceful protests of the war. HARVEY EDWARD PLATT is British and resident in United Kingdom. He gave progress reports from Kenan Stadium on Saturday afternoons, and also did some stringing work for the Chapel Hill newspaper. Platt was a Jewish, liberal voice in the heart of a conservative, Christian, mostly Republican county. September 2007. But no, it would take more verbal facility than a humble grammarian can muster. 'It was the kind of place which makes you shudder now,' recalled Andy Field, keyboard player with The Continentals. Norwich Music Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. I used to think I could control it, the occasional clause, an adverb or two here and there, I could give it up whenever I choose. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Now the home of Engravers World. We were like two guys at the water cooler spouting off on the issues of the day, almost like we didnt realize we were on the air. The home of the first skiffle contest won by Tony Sheridan & The Saints. You might be having a last smooch at the end of the evening and when they decided enough was enough, Singing in the Rain would come on and wake you from the romantic reverie lol Legs was the club that had the Lotus room - a private bar area for the people from Lotus cars, which was always interesting as celebs went there too as well as football players from the Canaries. Very nice men, and quite a laugh in the changing room. Facebook gives people the power to. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's I made up my mind to try and get up early and go there. Stills. 115 Platt Ave, Norwich, CT is a single family home that contains 1,518 sq ft and was built in 1890. Twenty years ago Mrs I W Fitzgerald of Wymondham told us she worked in Westlegate House from 1964 to 1971. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Hanna HomeFinder Login / Sign Up; Compare properties. [8] John Howard died Apr. It didnt matter if it was American Legion baseball, Salisbury High football or following county teams to the championship, Howard Platt was there. They are too numerous to name from Jim Nantz and John Wooden, to Mickey Mantle and Bob Costas. 'This is Harvey Platt of Norwich,' said his friend as he introduced him. contact the editor here. Howard Platt was born on June 5, 1938 in United States (84 years old). There was a time when the likes of Iron Maiden, Squeeze, The Specials, The Cure, not forgetting many local acts such as Boy Bastin, played in an unlikely city centre venue. He led Zaks for 10 years up to 2016. Photo: Archant Library, The hair was getting longer for Moving Finger:Picture: East Anglian Music Archive, A rare picture of Garry Freeman & The Contours putting on the style at the Orford. Slade, Hawkwind and the Troggs played in the 1960s later on people complained about the noise. This was one of my regular haunts while in my late teens, and where I saw many of the stars mentioned below.Another band that never gets a mention is Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band, now they could rock that cellar!LIzxRemembering a Norwich music venue that played host to the starsDEREK JAMESLast updated: 03/03/2010 15:00:00 Soul singer Lucas. Yes, some of the biggest names in pop headed our way, Jim Hendrix, David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Elton John and more but I would like to pay tribute to our local bands and singers. He took a correspondence course through the Columbia School of Broadcasting, which he says helped him with inflections and how to phrasethings. The cellar had an atmosphere all of its own. The morning of May 12, Howard Platt will record his last sports report for WSAT, where he has been working briefly in the mornings and calling games when assignments come his way. Such a shame. Thats Howard. University of Southern California. In 1976 local musician and entrepreneur Harvey Platt had the idea to bring a slice of America to Norwich afterworking for and with the Americanwar machine inSouth East Asia and a later visit to San Francisco to meeting up withformer musician buddies. . The Gala Ballroom St Stephen's Road. 5th: Joseph Kennedy (Plainville) DEC Josh Howard (Southington), 5-4. On 1st February 2020, Ian Hacon and Chris Carr became joint owners of Zaks (UK) Limited after purchasing from Blue Sky Leisure! Urban Platt 1908 1992 Utah Utah Urban Howard Platt, 1908 - 1992. This week he passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 71. Photo: Bill Smith. 160 LBS. He returned to Norwich, sang . FOR LAWYERS. It was unique.But it was not just a platform for up and coming national acts; many of the Norfolk rock, blues and soul bands cut their teeth in the awesome Orford - our very own big soul men Lucas and Garry Freeman were star acts along with many of the other bands and artists now playing again at the Evening News Golden Years gigs.The Continentals, which became The News, were regulars, along with Barry Lee & The Planets and members of the original Offbeats. I wrote the items on o.h. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Picture: East Anglian Music Archive, Last ever Evening News & Radio Norfolk Golden Years concert at the UEA. They were regulars at the Samson in Norwich and then one night while playing on the coast at Wells a man asked them if they fancied being on the television. I had seen in the paper that there was to be a get together of any people who played in bands or had visited the Orford on Saturday to see the plaque unveiled, then afterwards they would go into Nandos which the building now houses to reminisce. To support my habit, I got a job lecturing at University College London. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Hanna HomeFinder Login / Sign Up; Compare properties. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Photo: Archant (Image: Archant). This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Zaks is viewed by many as Norwichs original street food! Appraisal, destruction and scheduling. We wouldjust open the micsand let ourselves go on any topic, local or national, Bernhardt says of the old show. However, John was also the eldest grandson (although maternal) of the 1st Duke of the first creation. The best place to be was on the stage and that wasn't very big either,' he added. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. But it was not just a platform for up and coming national acts; many of the Norfolk rock, blues and soul bands cut their teeth in the awesome Orford - our very own big soul men Lucas and Garry Freeman were star acts along with many of the other bands and artists now playing again at the Evening News Golden Years gigs. He booked many successful bands of the time, with Fleetwood Mac, The Foundations, Status Quo, Amen Corner, The Move, Joe Cocker, the ever present Geno Washington, and many many more all appearing there on Saturday nights. Rice says Platt listened to their first tape over and over. This was run by the one and only Black Anna from 1935 to her death in 1976. When Howard Platt took over it attracted the likes of Hendrix and Bowie plus locals Lucas, The Continentals, below, and the evergreen Garry Freeman and The Contours . The title essay explodes the popular myth about Eskimos having lots of different words for 'snow'. HARVEY EDWARD PLATT is a Restauranter from Norwich Norfolk. Among them were Milton & The Continentals and Lucas & The Emperors but there was one group which played the Orford no less than 77 times and they wereGarry Freeman & The Contours. Howard Martin Platt. I am annoyed as I can usually put anything on my skin and have no problems, but to think I had already realised this particular one was no good, and forgot and used it again is infuriating!Lizx, My face has still been red most of Sunday and my throat too but not so itchy and fading now so hopefully I can look fairly normal when I go out to my counselling this afternoon, have a doctor's apptmt afterwards so she can have a look if there is any redness still there.Lizx. The Kent and Howard morning show ended as their longtime home, WSTP 1490, struggled and slipped off the dial. Save up to 30% when you upgrade to an image pack As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Photo: Angela Sharpe (Image: Angela Sharpe). What Geoff is going to explain today is what he's doing in Australia, and how he went to the Botanical Gardens in Brisbane one day and discovered an indigenous preposition. View the latest Howard Platt photos. Here's how to watch the 2023 CIAC Open State Championship broadcast on FloWrestling. Never very expensive to go out either, unlike the clubs and such these days.Lizx, Hi Liz, I'm so enviousI never saw anyone really famous!! Now KFC restaurant and an office block. Photo: Archant, The famous Bullards sign at the Orford in the 1960s. For the fascinating story of the music scene in these parts over the years, see the online East Anglian Music Archive, one of the best of its kind in the land, created by Kingsley Mr Music Harris. Nov 1977. A wonderful pub run by an extraordinary woman. It was the Orford - the Norwich cellar where stars were born.Today, at long last, there is a blue plaque on the side of a building on the corner of Timberhill and Red Lion Street remembering the Orford, the heartbeat of the city in the swinging 60s.London had the Two I's, Liverpool the Cavern and Norwich the Orford, where the likes of Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Elton John, Eric Clapton and Cream, The Moody Blues, Fleetwood Mac and many more household names and world famous musicians strutted their stuff.Years after the cellar closed, former Continental/News guitarist and Norwich businessman Harvey Platt, brother of Howard who booked most of the acts, bumped into a spikey-haired chap in Hong Kong.This is Harvey Platt of Norwich, said his friend as he introduced him.Norwich! came the reply from Rod Stewart, The Orford!No more words were necessary. What Harry Carey was to theCubs, Howard Platt is to Rowan County American Legion baseball, Rice says. 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