The Coatbridge Palais

A Memory of Coatbridge.

The Palais was the best place to meet your pals and girls. The Drumbeats and the Bobcats were two of the bands I remember. I used to dance Helen Weir from Townhead. She emigrated to the US in 1965. I went to NZ in 1965 and am now living in Perth Western Australia. We lived in Buchanan Street, Tantallon Drive, Dundyvan Road, and finally Kirkshaws. A lot of my pals from those days have died. I'm 73 this year, but my memories are still sharp about Coatbridge. I've met people from the Brig in many parts of the world, and we've shared memories of times past. It's a well known town.!!
Joe Dornan

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