The Memories of Clary Swann - Page 12

The Monico opened with a grand party and was another feather in AHB's cap. AHB ran both The Casino and The Monico for many successful years - now there was somewhere for the dads to get a drink whilst mum and the kiddies were having fun in the amusement park. Having said they both ran for many years of course the year after The Monico opened war came. The Monico remained open but The Casino closed for the duration. The Monico and The Casino were both painted in camouflage paint courtesy of one Clary Swann and a fellow workman.

The Camouflaged Casino

Having said The Casino closed for the duration there is record of the ballroom being used for functions to help the war effort:
11 September 1942 - "Tanks for Attack Week" - a boxing tournament was held. A programme for tuppence, the officials were 2nd Liet. Heaser 438 Battery, Sergeant Instructor Kidd APTC, Sergeant AW Simpson Essex County Constabulary M C BSM Fenner 438 Battery, Time keeper Lieut. Quail;
1943 - "Wings for Victory Week" another boxing tournament.

Wings for Victory in the Casino Ballroom

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