Barnard's
(July 29, 2012) Kathy said:40 Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells
(May 13, 2015) I worked at Barnard's during the 70s. John Barnard was a lovely man to work for, and with his mother living above the shop we were never short of a cup of tea or a cake. There was never a day when I did not want to go to work, and the 70s were a fantastic time to be in ones late teens/early 20s. I wish I could go back. Comment: Chris Wilson.
(June 27, 2015) Barnards was the best record shop in Tunbridge Wells in the 1970s. I vividly recall the listening booths at the rear of the shop. I seem to recall John Barnard as a tall, quietly spoken man. I bought my copy of T.Rex's Electric Warrior LP there, which became my first and most prized album. I'm pleased to say I still have it. A much missed store and some very happy memories. Comment: Gary James.
( March 18, 2016) Got some race engine parts from John Barnard for my Morris Cooper S. Vanman.
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Like Chris Wilson I also worked at Barnards record shop and remember fondly working in the shop with Chris Wilson, Sam Gish and Miles amount others. I remember John Barnard and his mother living over the shop. At the end of each day we will take the days takings up to John's Mother. Although a long time ago my time working there brings back wonderful memories.
Neal Goodwin
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I remember Barnards Record Shop very well indeed. I used to order all my Beatles L.P.s etc from there. I also remember when all the famous '60's pop groups used to play at the Assembly Rooms just up and round the corner from Barnards Record Shop. Groups that I saw there included The Rolling Stones + The Animals.
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Phil Kent
(2019)
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Due to my brother being nearly a decade older than me, I knew of Plastic Surgery from the early or mid-80s. By the early 90s, it was owned (or managed -?) by a sexy guy called 'Dave', who I stalked every day after school (I was a 'Vinter's Girl', which made it nice and convenient). He had a black, shortish mohican, tight leather trousers... and was just the creamiest thing I'd ever seen!
A year or so after I left school in 1994, the 'dance' shop in the square on the other side of Union Street had opened, and the original shop (and Dave) vanished.
Having been round the block a few times now, I miss with all my heart the excitement and electricity I felt when I saw or thought about 'Dave'... even though my shyness and stupidity meant I kicked myself out of embarassment every time I saw him. Why does sex have to get dull and easy to come by?
Dave, if you're still out there... the goth girl with the big tits (who sent you Valentine's cards... AND STILL TREASURES THE XMAS CARD YOU SENT ME!!!!...) still holds electric memories of you, and... even though I'm a bit long in the tooth now... hey, I'm still up for it! :) xxx (2019)
(May 13, 2015) I worked at Barnard's during the 70s. John Barnard was a lovely man to work for, and with his mother living above the shop we were never short of a cup of tea or a cake. There was never a day when I did not want to go to work, and the 70s were a fantastic time to be in ones late teens/early 20s. I wish I could go back. Comment: Chris Wilson.
(June 27, 2015) Barnards was the best record shop in Tunbridge Wells in the 1970s. I vividly recall the listening booths at the rear of the shop. I seem to recall John Barnard as a tall, quietly spoken man. I bought my copy of T.Rex's Electric Warrior LP there, which became my first and most prized album. I'm pleased to say I still have it. A much missed store and some very happy memories. Comment: Gary James.
( March 18, 2016) Got some race engine parts from John Barnard for my Morris Cooper S. Vanman.
Comment
Like Chris Wilson I also worked at Barnards record shop and remember fondly working in the shop with Chris Wilson, Sam Gish and Miles amount others. I remember John Barnard and his mother living over the shop. At the end of each day we will take the days takings up to John's Mother. Although a long time ago my time working there brings back wonderful memories.
Neal Goodwin
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I remember Barnards Record Shop very well indeed. I used to order all my Beatles L.P.s etc from there. I also remember when all the famous '60's pop groups used to play at the Assembly Rooms just up and round the corner from Barnards Record Shop. Groups that I saw there included The Rolling Stones + The Animals.
Name
Phil Kent
(2019)
Comment
Due to my brother being nearly a decade older than me, I knew of Plastic Surgery from the early or mid-80s. By the early 90s, it was owned (or managed -?) by a sexy guy called 'Dave', who I stalked every day after school (I was a 'Vinter's Girl', which made it nice and convenient). He had a black, shortish mohican, tight leather trousers... and was just the creamiest thing I'd ever seen!
A year or so after I left school in 1994, the 'dance' shop in the square on the other side of Union Street had opened, and the original shop (and Dave) vanished.
Having been round the block a few times now, I miss with all my heart the excitement and electricity I felt when I saw or thought about 'Dave'... even though my shyness and stupidity meant I kicked myself out of embarassment every time I saw him. Why does sex have to get dull and easy to come by?
Dave, if you're still out there... the goth girl with the big tits (who sent you Valentine's cards... AND STILL TREASURES THE XMAS CARD YOU SENT ME!!!!...) still holds electric memories of you, and... even though I'm a bit long in the tooth now... hey, I'm still up for it! :) xxx (2019)
