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Hello, I'm Kathleen, but everyone calls me Kath. I'm 71-years-old and live in Stoke on Trent. In fact I've lived here all my life. My son and daughter, as well as their Grandmother and aunts have all worked in the local pottery industries for many years.

I keep myself busy and creative by writing. I love to compose poetry. I've even had some published - along with a book of childhood memories.

Having been a fan of Elvis Presley for many years I was thrilled to be able to tell this story of what happened when I worked as one of the usherettes the the old Empire. It was a great pleasure sharing the story with the other members of my Inside Lives group - and now with you. Thanks to the team at 成人快手 Radio Stoke.

Transcript:

It was the era of the Teddy Boys, who wore long coats with a velvet collar and drainpipe trousers. Some of their girlfriends wore taffeta skirts with a blouse and ankle socks and wore their hair in two bunches tied with ribbons.

Then came the night all the teenagers had waited for. They'd queued outside the cinema for ages. When the entrance door opened, the crowd let out a loud cheer. Then they rushed in to get seated.

Elvis Presley was starring in the film Jailhouse Rock.

When Elvis started to sing, the cinema erupted. The atmosphere was electrifying. Some couples leapt up onto the stage and were bopping. Others were dancing all around the cinema. The house lights came on. It was a fantastic sight.

I saw a Teddy Boy grab Kathleen, the ice-cream lady. The tray flew up in the air and it's contents covered the audience. He tore off her working overall, and threw her over his shoulder. Then he gently let her down and she ran away - she couldn't get away quick enough!

I stood looking around me wishing I had a partner to dance with - not a single person was in their seat. They were all so engrossed listening to Elvis and bopping.

When suddenly reality kicked in. All along the back of the stalls were standing the riot police with their dogs. Management had called them in. They were not needed. As soon as Elvis finished singing, everyone sat down. The police filed out and the cinema went quiet.

The memory of that special night when I saw Elvis in Longton will never fade.