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Celebrities meeting John Nolan
When you are in someones BLACK BOOK it is normally a bad thing.................. But not in John's BLACKBOOK. People from all over the world have signed the BLACKBOOK.
The Black Book is loaded with pictures and signatures of lots of celebrities as well as people like you and I.
The Black Book is located now at 8, Portland Street, Southport. PR8 1JU
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John and David Dickinson on TV during a charity fund raising event in Southport and Liverpool in 2008 |
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David Cameron Member of Parliament(left), and leader of the Conservative Party. He may be the next Prime Minister of the UK. David found time to sign the famous Black Book during a visit to southport and discuss the SHRINKING PENNY. |
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David Dickinson "the Duke" (right) on a recent visit to Southport. He took time during making a TV show with John to sign the Black Book
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David Dickinson....as cheep as chips. Not this painting David. An oil painting of James ll the last Roman Catholic King of England inspected by The Duke. He loved pointing but keeps his cheque book in his pocket. |
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Eric Knowles (right) famous for his roll as an expert on the BBC's Antiques Road Row A Burnley Football Supporter first and an antique dealer/ auctioneer second dropped in to my Antique showroom to sign the Black Book and personally signed one of his own books "ANTIQUES" a beginner's guide with over 1,400 illustrations. UK price £20 |
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Eric Knowles (right) Famous for his roll as an expert on BBC's Antique Road Show. checks the £20 note. "Eric you mean you have not seen a £20 note before" |
Geoff Strong, A good friend for many years and one of the few footballers that have played for Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC. Here he signs the Black Book in King Street Southport |
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Howard Kendall. (left) Thought by Evertonians as a God of Goodison Park John is an ardent Everton Supporter. John appreciated Howard signing the Black Book. Manager and player for Everton FC and the Manager of the Everton Team that brought home to Merseyside the European Cup Winners Cup in 1986 |
Martin Dobson (right), Martin first met John (left) in 1983 when he bought his house in Southport. Martin played for Everton and England, at one time was the most expensive footballer in Britain before moving on to Burnley FC. |
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Michael Aspell. (right) from This is Your Life fame and presenter of the Antiques Road Show. Picture taken in the Garden during making the BBC TV show "Antiques Road Show" |
Norman Wisdom (left) a lovely and funny man. John was on his way back from Hopes Butches in the Southport Market when Norman asked John "is the bag for me." John replied "Sir Norman MEAT Sir Loin" Sir Norman laughed and said that was the quickest ONE LINER he had ever heard. If you have made Norman Wisdom laugh, well that can't be bad thing. By the way Sir Norman loves to shake hands and see how long he can keep the hand shake going. He told me 3 minutes holding Queen Elizebeth 11 hand. |
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Quinny... Ardent Manchester United fan and local radio celebratory He drives a BLUE car and is a bit of comedian on the side. He even found time to sign the famous BLACK BOOK. |
Roy Adams, a very good friend for many years. Roy is a local artist and also an author of a very interesting book "HARD NIGHTS" the Cavern and the Nightlife Roy was the last owner of the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool + a lover of Antiques. Here he is signing the Black Book. If you are ever in Southport and want to spend the night in an extra special hotel. Then stay at the " THE VINCENT " It is owned by Roy's son Paul Adams. It is top drawer. |
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Southport antiques dealer returns rare Beatles photographs found in a desk and returned to original owner Nov 14 2008 by Gillian Stratton, Southport Visiter Gillian a good friend wrote this story for the Local paper Rare Beatles photographs have been found in an antique chest of drawers. Among the snaps is a picture of Paul McCartney and George Harrison in a class photo with newsreader Peter Sissons. Also found in a tin in the top drawer of the piece of furniture was a bubble gum card issued in 1964 featuring all four Beatles and signed by Paul McCartney. Gavin Douglas, a member of Simon and Garfunkel tribute band Feelin� Groovy sold the item of furniture to King Street antique dealer John Nolan unaware the photos were still inside. Mr Nolan has now handed the photographs back to Mr Douglas, whose father Keith went to the same school as the future superstars. Mr Douglas said "My dad was in the same Maths class as George and the same English class as Paul. They all used to knock around together and have a laugh with each other at the Liverpool Institute for Boys. My dad plays the guitar and he used to sit in the cafeteria playing his guitar with George and Paul but I don�t think he was ever close to being a Beatle.I have been told there are not many of these school photos around because it cost quite a lot of money to buy them. I don't know how my dads parents could afford to buy it but their investment has been worth it. A while ago I was approached by Sotheby's who wanted me to go down to London and sell the pictures, but I never got round to going. If the right offer came along I would sell them. Memorabilia linked to the greatest names in pop is highly attractive to collectors. Mr Nolan said: I bought the furniture, not the photos so I had to give them back. I couldn't believe it when I opened the tin and saw them, I am sure if he wishes to sell them he will be able to get a good price for them. |
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