Sue Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Danny Thompson of Pentangle etc . Double bassist. R.I.P. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1721572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Peckham Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 That's a shame. I first saw his name on the sleeve notes to more contemporary stuff in the mid eighties like David Sylvian's first solo album and a couple of Talk Talk albums, then traced his work back to John Martyn and Nick Drake. I feel like I owe him a pint for that. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1721575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 (edited) 2 hours ago, David Peckham said: That's a shame. I first saw his name on the sleeve notes to more contemporary stuff in the mid eighties like David Sylvian's first solo album and a couple of Talk Talk albums, then traced his work back to John Martyn and Nick Drake. I feel like I owe him a pint for that. Yes, he worked with Richard Thompson, as well. Sadly you've missed your chance to buy him a pint .... Edited September 24 by Sue Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1721593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Peckham Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sue said: Yes, he worked with Richard Thompson, as well. I never took to the Thompsons - maybe it was something to do with Richard's hats - but I still listen to 'Solid Air' and 'Five Leaves Left' fairly regularly. It's incredible to see the volume and breadth of stuff he contributed to outside of 'folk-rock'. It'd make a pretty eclectic playlist. Clearly a very talented bloke. Did you ever get close to having him at one of your 'Goose' gigs? Edited September 24 by David Peckham Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1721603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 1 hour ago, David Peckham said: I never took to the Thompsons - maybe it was something to do with Richard's hats - but I still listen to 'Solid Air' and 'Five Leaves Left' fairly regularly. It's incredible to see the volume and breadth of stuff he contributed to outside of 'folk-rock'. It'd make a pretty eclectic playlist. Clearly a very talented bloke. Did you ever get close to having him at one of your 'Goose' gigs? Who? Danny Thompson or Richard Thompson?! I don't think we could/could have afforded either of them! We only started the Goose in 2008. Danny Thompson to the best of my knowledge (understandably given his instrument) only performed with other musicians, usually very well known. It never occurred to us to ask about Richard Thompson. I think we just assumed our venues would be too small, even DHFC. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1721609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Peckham Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 Danny Thompson, really, but I suppose it could apply to both of them. Reading through his (partial) discography on Wiki, a couple of names came up that I recognised through the biographies you sometimes post about the artists at 'Goose' gigs. I kind of hoped he may have turned up unannounced to help out a mate whose regular bass player had double booked. Or he just fancied a couple of pints and a night of folk. Something like that. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1721617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 24 minutes ago, David Peckham said: Danny Thompson, really, but I suppose it could apply to both of them. Reading through his (partial) discography on Wiki, a couple of names came up that I recognised through the biographies you sometimes post about the artists at 'Goose' gigs. I kind of hoped he may have turned up unannounced to help out a mate whose regular bass player had double booked. Or he just fancied a couple of pints and a night of folk. Something like that. Ah, fair enough. Sadly no. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1721620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancerian Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 Claudia Cardinale Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1721695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlonaM Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Menzies Campbell, former Liberal Democrat leader, dies at 84 Campbell was North East Fife MP for nearly three decades and was made a peer, and once held UK 100m record https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/26/menzies-campbell-former-liberal-democrat-leader-dies-at-84 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1721738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlonaM Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 For all the lawyers, law students and human rights activists: Conor Gearty https://observer.co.uk/profile/obituary/article/obituary-conor-gearty-the-unwavering-human-rights-lawyer Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1721914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castleton Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Jane Goodall-very sad to hear this 1 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1722360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancerian Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Patrick Murray of Only Fools and Horses. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1722474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenijenjen Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 Queen of the bonkbuster Dame Jilly Cooper died yesterday after a fall Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1722854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlonaM Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Diane Keaton https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/diane-keaton-death-age-movies-b2843779.html Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1723434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlonaM Posted October 28 Share Posted October 28 Prunella Scales https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/28/fawlty-towers-actor-prunella-scales-dies-at-the-age-of-93 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1724946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlonaM Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Pauline Collins https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/06/shirley-valentine-actor-pauline-collins-dies-aged-85 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1725967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 (edited) Jack Shepherd, actor (Wycliffe, etc). From The Telegraph obituary: "He was himself a proficient playwright. His first play, In Lambeth, was performed at the East Dulwich Tavern in 1989 and started a new career for him writing for the theatre." Edited November 26 by Peckhamgatecrasher To italicise Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1728430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insuflo Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, Peckhamgatecrasher said: Jack Shepherd, actor (Wycliffe, etc). From The Telegraph obituary: "He was himself a proficient playwright. His first play, In Lambeth, was performed at the East Dulwich Tavern in 1989 and started a new career for him writing for the theatre." I never knew that plays were staged at the EDT (upstairs, I presume?). I recall seeing a television adaptation of In Lambeth on the BBC years ago. Jack Shepherd was one of those actors who became a well known face for one TV role but actually had a long running and respected career in the theatre. RIP. Edited November 26 by Insuflo Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1728436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 Nor I. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1728439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 (edited) Tom Stoppard. R.I. P. https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/nov/29/tom-stoppard-a-brilliant-dramatist-who-always-raised-the-temperature-of-the-room?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Edited November 29 by Sue 1 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1728784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 Tom and Stoppard are Dead real shame - and the names won’t stop coming I remember being 8 or 9 in the 70s when my parents went thru this as a lot of their generation were going time. Is waiting in the wings Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1728789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenijenjen Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago Stanley Baxter aged 99 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1730170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insuflo Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago 27 minutes ago, Jenijenjen said: Stanley Baxter aged 99 An incredibly talented man. I’ve been meaning to read his autobiography. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1730177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted 39 minutes ago Share Posted 39 minutes ago On 29/11/2025 at 19:44, Sephiroth said: Tom and Stoppard are Dead real shame - and the names won’t stop coming I remember being 8 or 9 in the 70s when my parents went thru this as a lot of their generation were going time. Is waiting in the wings Well, you're a cheery sod 🤣 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/191979-the-chapel-of-rest/page/22/#findComment-1730225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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