Squalls, Stalls and old Church Halls

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Synopsis

In this article from Celestial Toyroom back in 2004, one of the founders of the Society, Jeremy Bentham, remembers what it was like being part of the team that organised the world’s first ever Doctor Who convention, back in 1977.

Even back then it seems that the now customary tradition of behind the scenes angst was present, with dangerously collapsible props, star guests nearly turned away and elderly ladies subject to severe fright...

Information

Publication: Celestial Toyroom
Issue number: 319
Year: 2004

Contributors

J Jeremy Bentham (Writer)