(tt) Now the site of the driveway to the Westin Hotel this Chanel shop was James Hilliers exclusive chocolates.
This was a lovely little alley running to Flinders Lane filled with frock, book and antique shops. Tim the Toyman was here too.
The Plaza was a fantastically decorated cinema which played host to Cinerama for a while. It was said thet the carpets got worn out by would be racing drivers when they screened "Grand Prix". I saw Cinerama Adventures and got sick.
Wasn't it Cinerama Holiday? Where they rode the Big Dipper? Everyone told me I'd get sick, but I thought it was a bit disappointing when I discovered it was just a movie after all. Albeit a movie with seams.
Hello, I am doing research and writing on the Regent and Plaza theatres and the shops along Regent Place – specifically Hillier's Chocolates (what did the inside look like), TIm the toy man, Gabby's Coffee Shop and Quist's Coffee. I am also interested in 'The Man outside Hoyts”, Charles Fredricksen.
I am well versed with the historical aspects, but I am collecting people's recollections from a social perspective. Any personal reminiscences you care to write/share would be appreciated.
Wasn't it Cinerama Holiday? Where they rode the Big Dipper? Everyone told me I'd get sick, but I thought it was a bit disappointing when I discovered it was just a movie after all. Albeit a movie with seams.
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ReplyDeleteI am doing research and writing on the Regent and Plaza theatres and the shops along Regent Place – specifically Hillier's Chocolates (what did the inside look like), TIm the toy man, Gabby's Coffee Shop and Quist's Coffee. I am also interested in 'The Man outside Hoyts”, Charles Fredricksen.
I am well versed with the historical aspects, but I am collecting people's recollections from a social perspective. Any personal reminiscences you care to write/share would be appreciated.
-Anhony.
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