amusement arcade

Seeders had finished his weakfish he got up, put his arm around Tildy's waist, kissed her loudly and impudently, walked out upon the street, snapped his fingers in the direction of the laundry, and hied himself to play pennies in the slot machines at the Amusement Arcade.

Naturally, the eateries and amusement arcades did a roaring business.

Paisley could become the fruit machine capital of the West of Scotland with amusement arcades all over the town, we reported in April 1980.

Seaside Shields features a collection of vintage working amusement machines that some visitors may remember playing on whilst visiting the amusement arcades at the sea front.

"The pier has also always traded well and there are a variety of attractions on the facility from amusement arcades, concessions, a bar, cafe.

A DEVOTED fan of hit comedy Gavin & Stacey had her dream wedding - with fish and chips and amusement arcades at the Barry Island seaside resort.

We asked: Are amusement arcades your favourite thing about the seaside?

THE lights are going out at Britain's struggling seaside amusement arcades.

Brighton Pier is regarded as one of Britain's most visited places, with 18 themed attractions and rides, two amusement arcades and retail and entertainment outlets.

But a representative from Shipley's told the planning committee the family-run business had an impeccable record for well-run amusement arcades and denied the venue would become a hangout for local youths.

John Penrose, Minister for Culture and Tourism, hopes the move will pull punters back into bingo halls and amusement arcades, which have seen as much as a third of their trade wiped out by the recession.