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We love the SixtiesYou are in: North Yorkshire > History > We love the Sixties > Saving the Sixties  Tony's Matchbox model steam-roller. Saving the Sixtiesby Andrew Barton Tony and Jenny Neal met at Clifton Ballroom in York in the 60s and have been together ever since. To remind them of the decade that has such a special place in their hearts, Tony's amassed a huge collection of memorabilia from the time.  Some of Tony's Sixties memorabila “Tony’s a hoarder,” says Jenny, “the house is chock-a-block!” But hanging on to 60s model cars, transistor radios, tank tops, ties, camera equipment, magazines, records and a huge number of pristine first edition stamps, has ensured that memories of dancing to rock ‘n’ roll music, in York’s Clifton Ballroom, Guppies and Betty's Belmont Rooms, come flooding back as soon as the jam-packed boxes come out. Tony says, “My Grandma gave me a set of commemorative medals from the 1800s, which commemorate things like coronations and the International Exhibition of 1862, I think that’s what started me off.” Whilst Tony’s collection is undoubtedly valuable, he’s never considered parting with any of it for cash. He has, however, given some items to the Castle Museum in York for their Sixties Experience.  Tony and Jenny in 60s tank top and leather coat. “They took some of the 60s model cars and a Brownie 127 camera and they were interested in the records; the Beatles and Hendrix.
"They loved the authentic 60s sunglasses and they also took a book especially for the ladies called ‘How To Keep Your Husband Happy!’ It was an interesting book,” says Tony, and then with pretend regret says, “but it was mostly about cookery.” last updated: 01/04/2008 at 18:09 SEE ALSOYou are in: North Yorkshire > History > We love the Sixties > Saving the Sixties   |
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