November
1. (Boxed in blue biro). Rang Pat up. We're finished. Reg and I went to Martin's.
4. Went with Alan to see 'Titanic.' Good picture.
8. Went with Alan to see 'War Of The Worlds' on Premier.
15. Alan and I went to Martins. Good night.
16. Decided to look for new cellar.
17. Went round Derby Green, here and Prescot Road, but no luck. Went to Estate Agents in town, but no luck.
18. Put postcard in various shops.
20. Al and I went to Martins, took two girls home.
21. Went to St Paul's about cellar. Good chance we'll get it.
22. Went to pictures with Joan (Curzon).
24. Advert 'Echo'? Saw 'Fly' with Mike and boys.
27. Al and I went to Martins Good night.
28. Wrote Christine. St Paul's won't let cellar.

December
1. Pat and I went to town and bought some presents.
2. Al and I played at Clubmoor Hall. Not bad. Took girl home. Thick fog.
3. Date at Abbey with Norma to see 'King Creole.' Okay.
4. Birthday. Went to Martins. Took girl home. Collected Pat from Clubmoor.
6. Went to town and bought suede shoes.
11. Went to Martins. Went home with Wally.
12. Pat took photo of Alan and his cups.
15. University. Played okay and lots of eats.
16. Went to Newsham Hospital to see about dates. Also interview at Manweb.
19. Started at Post Office.
24. Clubmoor Hall. Okay.
25. Got a good few drinks at work.
26. Went to Margaret's party. She was annoyed as I was with Sheila.
27. Bought ring and gloves.
31. Went to Martins. Good night. Took Barbara home.

Also in 1958 diary
John Byrne. 37 Oakhill Park, Liverpool 13. STO 4901 (next door)
SEF 1257. Hawks' Skiffle group.
Christine Hardwick, 12 Denacre Avenue, Long Eaton, Notts.
Pat Hesketh, 22 Danescourt Road, West Derby. STO 1549.
61 or 68 to Seaforth Terminus. Go along Crosby Road, on left Lathom Hall.

Editor's note: The 1950s was a decade in which numerous science fiction films were made, mainly of the 'monster' theme. The Tatler was a news theatre, one which only ran newsreels, cartoons and serials. The Morgue was the famous cellar club, opened for a short time by Al Caldwell, soon to be known as Rory Storm. He is the Al referred to thoughout. The Paul referred to is Paul Murphy, a fellow musician, who was later to become a recording manager in Hamburg. Martins refers to Billy Martins in the Old Swan district, a dance club. The Liverpool Show was an annual event which took place in the 'Mystery', a park in Wavertree. Spud is Spud Ward, bass player with the Raving Texans. When he refers to articles in the Express, Johnny means a local paper, the Evening Express.

His reference to 'drainies' meant a pair of 'drainpipe' trousers. When he wrote to 'Luxembourg', this was Radio Luxembourg, which played popular music. Burtonwood was an American air base outside Liverpool where American clothes could be bought - also American records. His reference to 'University' meant dances at Liverpool University.

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