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MPX5125881: A Musicians' Union dispute blacked out the recording of a BBC Christmas show by Andy Williams at Warwick University. Musicians refused to play for him and 1,300 fans were told the show was cancelled. But the 50-year-old star decided some sort of show should go on. Backed by a pianist instead of the anticipated full concert orchestra, he gave a 45-minute stage performance. And Midlands-born comedian Lenny Henry, who was also due to have been in the show, stayed on to add another 25-minute act. 18th October 1981 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125917: Singer Vince Hill who is performing in "Tonights the Night" at the Talk of the Town Theatre, seen here back stage during a break in rehearsals on the stage door telephone ringing his wife at home. She is expecting their first child within the next few days. 23rd September 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125935: The Maypole Grocery store in Warwick is to close down at the end of the week after more than 50 years trading in the town. Allied Suppliers Ltd., the group owning the store, have decided to cease operations in the Elizabethan buildings at 25, Market Place, because it is no longer a viable financial proposition. The staff employed at the shop will be offered other jobs in the area. A spokesman for Allied Suppliers in London said: "The premises are not big enough for the trade we do today. The rates and costs of the building do not justify it. It's an attractive building but it's just not practicable." He said the group would be on the look-out for more suitable premises in the town. 30th December 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images