I saw a reference to Ole King Cole somewhere here and it made me think of things past. So in honor of the impending opening, tell what you remember from Scarborough which is no longer around.
I remember the Hobbit Holes that were over close to where the maze is now. I guess they had to close them because they flooded so easily. Still it was always cool inside, even on the hotest day.
I remember the hobbit holes. Too bad they closed. Remember all the other shops south of the Birds of Prey? You can still see the tops of some of the buildings. I think they were closed about the same time as the hobbit holes.
I remember when the mud pit for the mud show was were the chess field is.
I remember when the joust was in the Crown Meadow. Anybody got pics of Tony the Pony?
I remember the White Horse pub before it changed. It seemed friendlier for gatherings then. The new set up is a little awkward...
Quote from: Ronald the Bald on April 02, 2010, 01:31:13 PM
I remember the hobbit holes. Too bad they closed. Remember all the other shops south of the Birds of Prey? You can still see the tops of some of the buildings. I think they were closed about the same time as the hobbit holes.
The Hobbit Holes were already closed when I began visiting Scarborough Faire in 1996, and the section of the faire grounds south of the Birds of Prey stage (where the Chess Field used to be) was closed off (part of it became the Village Green Corporate Picnic area, and part was used as the pre-parade staging area until the route changed) before the 1999 season. That area had a really neat old tree with wide spread branches that the Scarborough Madrigals sang under (and
in :D ), near a small shop that was packed full of musical instruments (they didn't reopen after their area was closed :'( ). Closing that section also removed the short-cut to the Holly Field, where I spent a lot of time visiting at the House of Dra, the Bookshop, and listening to the
Gypsy Guerrilla Band (http://home.earthlink.net/~jimlillq/) (the last two aren't at Scarby any longer).
Take Care,
David Baldock
Bookshop is still there. Right next to Fripperies and Wazelle's walking sticks-
Is the Bookshop still owned by the same guys who had it in the late 90's?
Joey has been there all along. He also had one at TRF in the early 90s I believe.
Found a picture I took at the Bookshop in 1998.
The owners were Joe and Gary. One is partially in the shot on the far left, and one is on the right, playing the game. Which one is Joe, and which one is Gary?
(Click the image to see the full size 4032x2688 photo)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4493087882_f0b1313cd3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24964494@N04/4493087882/sizes/o/in/set-72157623649516519/)
I loved the sheep herding demonstrtions. Too bad those are gone.
Quote from: dbaldock on April 03, 2010, 09:35:22 AM
Quote from: Ronald the Bald on April 02, 2010, 01:31:13 PM
I remember the hobbit holes. Too bad they closed. Remember all the other shops south of the Birds of Prey? You can still see the tops of some of the buildings. I think they were closed about the same time as the hobbit holes.
The Hobbit Holes were already closed when I began visiting Scarborough Faire in 1996, and the section of the faire grounds south of the Birds of Prey stage (where the Chess Field used to be) was closed off (part of it became the Village Green Corporate Picnic area, and part was used as the pre-parade staging area until the route changed) before the 1999 season. That area had a really neat old tree with wide spread branches that the Scarborough Madrigals sang under (and in :D ), near a small shop that was packed full of musical instruments (they didn't reopen after their area was closed :'( ). Closing that section also removed the short-cut to the Holly Field, where I spent a lot of time visiting at the House of Dra, the Bookshop, and listening to the Gypsy Guerrilla Band (http://home.earthlink.net/~jimlillq/) (the last two aren't at Scarby any longer).
The House of Dra is also no longer at Scarby. Saw her at Irish Fest and she said would wouldn't be back this season (as well as last season if I recall)
Do you mean lady Dra herself would not be at Scarby or that the house of Dra shop it's self would not be? I swear I saw her shop that is a co-op with another vendor there and ready for the Faire just yesterday.
Quote from: Nicolas-Antoine on April 05, 2010, 04:00:51 PM
Quote from: dbaldock on April 03, 2010, 09:35:22 AM
Quote from: Ronald the Bald on April 02, 2010, 01:31:13 PM
I remember the hobbit holes. Too bad they closed. Remember all the other shops south of the Birds of Prey? You can still see the tops of some of the buildings. I think they were closed about the same time as the hobbit holes.
... Closing that section also removed the short-cut to the Holly Field, where I spent a lot of time visiting at the House of Dra, the Bookshop, and listening to the Gypsy Guerrilla Band (http://home.earthlink.net/~jimlillq/) (the last two aren't at Scarby any longer).
The House of Dra is also no longer at Scarby. Saw her at Irish Fest and she said would wouldn't be back this season (as well as last season if I recall)
I thought I had heard last year that she wasn't going to be at Scarby anymore, but take a look at this page from the NEW web site:
Shoppes - Apparel & Accessories - #28 House of Dra (http://www.srfestival.com/apparel-accessories/shoppes/apparel-accessories.html)If her shop isn't there, someone needs to update the new web site.
I revisited the site of the Hobbit Holes last year after Faire. It was a chilling reminder of what once was. One roof has caved in, but the other one is still there, cool as autumn even during the July heat. I had to shed a tear for the Faire I knew and loved lo those many years ago, gone but not forgotten
Joe is the partial shot on the left. Gary is on the right.
Quote from: KeeperoftheBar on April 02, 2010, 12:46:26 PM
I saw a reference to Ole King Cole somewhere here and it made me think of things past. So in honor of the impending opening, tell what you remember from Scarborough which is no longer around.
I remember the Hobbit Holes that were over close to where the maze is now. I guess they had to close them because they flooded so easily. Still it was always cool inside, even on the hotest day.
i was the the one who referenced Ole King Cole... his name was L.T. Felty, the superintendant of waxahachie schools... I went to school with 2 of his grandsons... there are some great old pic's on Moondawg's website http://www.pygmypony.net/Scarby85Plus/index.htm
the hobbit holes were cool, but i'm sure rattlesnakes loved them too... best memories were "skinny dippin" in the creek behind the back camping area
i don't really remember it being HOT back then... maybe it's just because i was a teenager HAHA!... seemed more of a "70's hippy" atmosphere back then... i miss that
Quote from: LadyStitch on April 05, 2010, 04:21:37 PM
Do you mean lady Dra herself would not be at Scarby or that the house of Dra shop it's self would not be? I swear I saw her shop that is a co-op with another vendor there and ready for the Faire just yesterday.
Maybe they renegotiated a new lease or something or it is a co-op thing, but she told me she would not be there anymore because the lease rate went up. Guess we need to swing by there and find out ourselves.
Lemme dust off those braincells.... I remember the hobbit holes, and how the area behind the tower of Yorkshire dungeon was open, I really miss that area (and the shortcut down to that end of faire). I also remember the old chess field that was in that area. I also can recall when you could see Don Juan and Miguels stage from the front gate and the sheep hearding demos that they had in that medow. Anyone remember when the lanes were paved with crushed lava rocks and not so mushy when it rained? I also remember the joust was (or at least looked) way less rehearsed and the knights jousted compeditively. How bout the little bridge that was where the Ivanho stage is now and the rock shop (?) that was where the Scot store is now? There used to be a pirate ship behind the kings pub where they sung sea shantees (thats where i learned my pirate ABC's LOL). Remember when you could pay a dollar to throw wet soapy sponges at your friends while they were in the stocks?
Heres a link to my gallery of pics from the olden days (aka 15 years ago....)
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=225733828&albumId=1169326&page=1
Quote from: J M Gryphon on April 09, 2010, 12:24:51 PM
Heres a link to my gallery of pics from the olden days (aka 15 years ago....)
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=225733828&albumId=1169326&page=1
profile set to private... can't view pics
Quote from: Holbein on April 09, 2010, 05:12:05 PM
Quote from: J M Gryphon on April 09, 2010, 12:24:51 PM
Heres a link to my gallery of pics from the olden days (aka 15 years ago....)
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=225733828&albumId=1169326&page=1
profile set to private... can't view pics
When I'm logged in to MySpace, I can see his photo album (at 18:22 CDT).
Take Care,
David Baldock
Edit: There are some really good shots of cast members and other entertainers from 15 years ago, including several of Jeff "Mayhem" Thompson (RIP).
I changed my privacy settings, I thought I had it open to everyone. I used to have a rensite photo gallery, not sure if its still up tho.
I remember when hardly anyone knew about the paths that went down into the creek. It was a nice shady place to get away from the crowds.
Hobbit holes? Oh, how I wish I could have seen them!
Lady Morna,
Hobbit at Heart
Not so long ago, the Boarshead Tavern was round. It was drawn on the maps for several years as a frothy mug of ale!
Quote from: DonaCatalina on April 19, 2010, 11:10:57 AM
I remember when hardly anyone knew about the paths that went down into the creek. It was a nice shady place to get away from the crowds.
Archangel Crossing was my favorite about 20 years ago or so, back when the White Horse Tavern wasn't. It was always cool and peaceful down at the bottom by the stream as long as you were wary of the poison ivy. At times it seemed that no one else was around. I would wander down the path to the stream after visiting Jacob Rothschild's grave. Then up the other side to head for the Fat Friar's. I haven't been there since the White Horse was redone. StudMuffun can't handle the trail and I am getting too old. Ahhh, the good old days.
I only vaguely remember this stage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuoQAiF0Vtg
Our first trip to Scarby in `89, I was the victim of the Kissing Wench. It took days to get all of the lipstick off of me!
Quote from: DonaCatalina on May 30, 2010, 08:09:21 PM
I only vaguely remember this stage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuoQAiF0Vtg
Ahh, the Catherine! Many a Pirate song was sung on that wreck. I LOVED the look of that stage!
Quote from: VIII on June 03, 2010, 09:07:01 AM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on May 30, 2010, 08:09:21 PM
I only vaguely remember this stage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuoQAiF0Vtg
Ahh, the Catherine! Many a Pirate song was sung on that wreck. I LOVED the look of that stage!
Isn't that the stage where the Corsair's started?
Quote from: dbaldock on June 03, 2010, 10:57:05 AM
Quote from: VIII on June 03, 2010, 09:07:01 AM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on May 30, 2010, 08:09:21 PM
I only vaguely remember this stage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuoQAiF0Vtg
Ahh, the Catherine! Many a Pirate song was sung on that wreck. I LOVED the look of that stage!
Isn't that the stage where the Corsair's started?
Why yes it was! Gibbon the Troubador was very fond of that stage, as well.
Sifi, the Cannon, made many a boom from the gun'ls back in the day.
It is still behind the Peg Leg Stage, I think.
Photo Courtesy of Deborah;
I can't find mine.
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x71/Dona_Catalina/Generic%20Stuff/ScarboroughFaire1988.jpg)
Quote from: VIII on June 03, 2010, 09:07:01 AM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on May 30, 2010, 08:09:21 PM
I only vaguely remember this stage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuoQAiF0Vtg
Ahh, the Catherine! Many a Pirate song was sung on that wreck. I LOVED the look of that stage!
I was just going to mention The Catherine just as I ran across your post. That ship was one of the best photo backdrops on the site. I have several of me (different seasons) somewhere posing on it.
The ship behind the pegleg stage looks like it's had some work this year.
Quote from: Molden on April 03, 2010, 07:36:35 AM
I remember the White Horse pub before it changed. It seemed friendlier for gatherings then. The new set up is a little awkward...
I miss the old White Horse! Had a "grittier" feel to it ..
I bet it did. It was slowly sliding into the creek. :D
Quote from: J M Gryphon on April 09, 2010, 09:24:27 PM
I changed my privacy settings, I thought I had it open to everyone. I used to have a rensite photo gallery, not sure if its still up tho.
Heh, I took rensites.com down *many* moons ago ;-)