This city lived on Merchant Navy, but they crucified them with
their attitude. They were glad enough for us to bring in the stuff
and the money but they weren’t glad to have us. But there was never
the trouble then ... what you've got now with these stupid
students.
Question: What about when the Americans were in town?
They were alright. They made the tarts from all around used to
come around. Best of luck to them - earning a few bob. They kept
the Yanks happy. They were never a hassle.
Question: Was there a lot of visible prostitution then?
Oh yes. I mean it has always been here. Well it was a better
prostitution then that what it was now, 'cos now its all run by
pimps. Then it was the girls working on their own and they were ...
a bit ... you know ... a bit discreet about everything.
