When my 70s bar job was a Babychambles | Brief letters
Briefly

The article discusses Babycham's potential revival alongside reflections from individuals with memories of its past. A former barman recalls the chaos linked to serving Babycham, suggesting it led to disorderly behavior. Additionally, it touches on the fading presence of cinema organs, highlighting their importance. Other letters reflect on personal experiences of language and cultural events, including a humorous take on censorship regarding Malta's Eurovision entry, underscoring the diversity of opinions shared in the letters section.
As a barman in the 70s, I remember the frequent orders of triple brandy and Babycham. They were often followed by devastation, and I can remember suggesting to the landlord that, if we stopped serving this alcoholic lemonade, we'd have less trouble.
The theatre or cinema pipe organ has almost completely faded from public awareness. Those that remain are mostly in the hands of charities and individuals, including the Mighty Wurlitzer in London's magnificent art-deco Troxy theatre.
After checking the dictionary, I decided that this was a good thing and have continued to do so.
The BBC could safely broadcast Malta's Eurovision entry here in the north. We would never confuse the C-word with Kant.
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