The Crystal

The Crystal
How it might look

Saturday, 7 January 2012

New Years Eve

A Night To Remember
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I remember it well, not quite true because it was either 1968 or 69 I can't be certain which, the night began in the usual style with a few drinks in the pub opposite the Crystal and then to the queue to get in - once inside the atmosphere was terrific, as always, then midnight came and went and everyone was having a good time - next thing I remember, me and my mates were on this traffic island singing our heads off - we were then joined by others and in no time at all the island was covered with people all singing, badly but not caring - the event ended when the local police came along and politely suggested we all bugger off, which we did - every time I see that roundabout I think back and realise how fortunate I was to be there that night - a great memory indeed

Were you there on that epic occasion? - If so please leave a comment in the box below

I eventually discovered the island was at the westerly junction of George Street and is still a feature there - Not sure if the fountains work these days though

Here's the island in the present day
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Submitted by Malcolm Smith

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