The picture shows a rehearsal for the gig, in front of the Cockpit Arts building. We thank Glenda Bogdanovs for permission to use her historic photo.
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Dire Straits first gig
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Dire Straits first gig
PRS for Music Dire Straits first gigged here, 1977. Presented to Farrer House...
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Ewan MacColl
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Sir Arnold Bax
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Skiffle
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Gustav Holst
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Jill Sinclair
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Garrick Club
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