Mechanical Memories Magazine

Issue: 2014-April - Issue 85

So last Saturday morning we loaded up the car and made the 85 mile journey, and for
once the weather was on our side, as it was a nice sunny day. When we arrived in
Bridlington it took us no time at all to find the new venue, in fact the new arcade is
only around the corner from the old one. It is in the first unit by the side entrance to
the 'Promenades Shopping Centre ' and you can't miss it. The arcade has been up and
running now for about five weeks and was already attracting a lot of regular
customers. It is nice and bright inside having plate glass windows on two sides, and
best of all, no steps, everything is on one level which is good for wheelchair access.
The arcade is fully manned when open, either Chris or one of his sons will be
there to help you if you have any problems. Opening times are 10.30am to 4.30 pm
but if you intend travelling a long way to enjoy this feast of vintage machines you can
always give him a ring on 07742 658059 to double check the opening times.
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Like me, Chris has a liking for the old electro-mechanical machines, so it comes as no
surprise to find a good number of Jamieson's machines on display, after all they were
all made in Bridlington just a mile or so up the road from the arcade . Also dotted
around the walls you will see some of Oliver Whales all wins and as you come in the
door there is a Whales Treasure Cave (elephant vendor) machine. This machine still
has some of the original prizes pinned up inside. Chris told me that a few days before
my visit he was approached by an elderly lady who had been inspecting the Treasure
Cave with great interest. On speaking to her it turned out that she was none other than
Oliver Whales' daughter-in-law Mary, and she was the person that pinned those very
same prizes inside that very machine over 50 years before, how about that!
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