Because the Palace Theatre has been operating longer than anyone current memories it is important that we record peoples memories for future generations to enjoy.
Most people who were in Redditch prior to the New Town have fond memories of the Palace Theatre. We have a few here to share with you.
Most people who were in Redditch prior to the New Town have fond memories of the Palace Theatre. We have a few here to share with you.
The Redditch Local History Society is always encouraging Redditch residents to record their memories of old Redditch and donate them to the society’ archives.
One person who has been very generous with doing this is Colin Wheeler. Colin as you may know is born and bred Redditch and during his life he has been a builder, special constable housing officer and many other things. However, his first love was local theatre and entertainment.
Colin’ memories can been seen on the Redditch Heritage web site and Colin has twice “entertained” the society members at their monthly meetings, Colin’ talk ending in a song about Redditch.
“Thanks for the Memories”was written in 1938 with music by Ralph Rainger and lyrics by Leo Robing and was sung in the film The Big Broadcast by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross.
Colin has written his own words to the song and has had many requests for them to be published. We are pleased to say Colin has now donated them to the society and has agreed for them to be published.
If you remember pre-new town Redditch I am sure you will concur with the sentiments of Collins version of “hanks for the Memories”
Thanks to the generosity of Colin’s family following his passing in December 2018, we now have what is believed to be the only recording of Colin performing “Thanks For The Memories” .
Thanks for the memory, Lyrics By Colin Wheeler
One person who has been very generous with doing this is Colin Wheeler. Colin as you may know is born and bred Redditch and during his life he has been a builder, special constable housing officer and many other things. However, his first love was local theatre and entertainment.
Colin’ memories can been seen on the Redditch Heritage web site and Colin has twice “entertained” the society members at their monthly meetings, Colin’ talk ending in a song about Redditch.
“Thanks for the Memories”was written in 1938 with music by Ralph Rainger and lyrics by Leo Robing and was sung in the film The Big Broadcast by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross.
Colin has written his own words to the song and has had many requests for them to be published. We are pleased to say Colin has now donated them to the society and has agreed for them to be published.
If you remember pre-new town Redditch I am sure you will concur with the sentiments of Collins version of “hanks for the Memories”
Thanks to the generosity of Colin’s family following his passing in December 2018, we now have what is believed to be the only recording of Colin performing “Thanks For The Memories” .
Thanks for the memory, Lyrics By Colin Wheeler
Palace Memories
