Bearwood: 1956-1968

[Antie Em]

The Birmingham Electric Cinema

http://www.theelectric.co.uk/

Brilliant - you can see new and old films - sit in leather sofas and have drinks from the bar - including Absinthe from a traditional fountain.

[dudleytaylor]

I remember that Cinema. They have done similar to a cinema in Evesham where they play old films.Dt

http://theregal.ac/

[Margarett]

I used to go to Lightwoods Park, and Bearwood Ice rink. Our dentist was in Bearwood High Street.

[Antie Em]

My son in law's cousin is a dentist on Bearwood High Street.

[peterd]

Must try that Pete, sounds very nice. Reading about Pernod last night.It was very interesting . All the French artist used to drink it, and it was called Absinthe ,made from herbs,which give it its aniseed taste. Apparently it could make you feel a bit odd so was banned. Now its made differently ,and within the law. .Johnny Depp drank it in the film" From Hell", and it has been seen in many films and plays throughout the years. Dt

absintine was banned because of it strenght it was originally 90% proof if i remember correctly pernod is about 40% richards and patises is about 45% proof

love anniseed and licoqurice based drinks

try sambuxo out of lidls its only 20% proof, clear is just anniseed, the black, aniseed and licoqrice, on offer now and again

[dudleytaylor]

I love aniseed balls ,and liquorice. Sherbet Fountains are yummy. I cannot eat chocolate because the caffeine makes me have palpitation. so if i need a sweet pick me up, i have aniseed balls. Dt