Megatron (building) - Wikipedia

The Megatron now has its own Wikipedia page! That's how you know you've made it. I can't wait to see how it grows.

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Megatron: The History and Hauntings of the UK's UFO Restaurant. YouTube video by Edward King Thompson

Youtuber Edward King Thompson explores the eerie side of the Megatron.

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BONUS CONTENT: Catherynne M. Valente Talks About the Megatron Flying Saucer Restaurant In this exclusive additional content, Catherynne M. Valente talks the once-real flying saucer restaurant that now features in her new book.

EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT: Author Catherynne M. Valente spoke to me about the Megatron, which features in her new book, Space Oddity. We spoke about retrofutures, tales of the paranormal, and the will to do the impossible.

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Tickets for the Trial of the Huntingdonshire Witches are now available to buy in person at the Cromwell Museum! Drop in during opening hours to purchase your tickets. Limited spots are available so don't miss out.
Or, buy your tickets online at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/the-t...

It was an honour to interview @catvalente.bsky.social, whose new book features the Megatron in a starring role. Look out for extra content on my website where we talk about the Megatron itself. Big thanks to @bsfa.bsky.social.

@catvalente.bsky.social

Spaceship restaurant hits the big time The Megatron flying saucer restaurant is set to appear in a new book from bestselling author Catherynne M. Valente. The book series is also being turned into an animated TV show, so the beloved local ...

The Megatron lives on in the work of Catherynne M. Valente. Read about her new book here.

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Santa Claus piloting a flying saucer

Have a cosmic Christmas and a zappy new year!

To believe that every mystery needs solving is a terrible mental burden to bare. To believe you are capable of solving every mystery is a wounding arrogance that afflicts many. Myself, all I know is there are many mysteries and if I am lucky, I may dance with some of them. – #CLNolan

I only realised today that it's directed by the same Bob Clark who did A Christmas Story.

Especially Bob Holness.

articles.

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You can now read our Fortean Times article online! Learn all about the stranger side of the Megatron - UFOs, poltergeists, werewolves, and witchcraft!

The site is run by yours truly, so make sure you subscribe to be informed of future...

@DrFrancisYoung

NEW WEBSITE ALERT!

The bloke who runs this account now has his own website. Since it's Spooktober, the first story is about a dramatic séance that took place in Peterborough in 1882. Like, subscribe, and share... everywhere.

https://tonyconn.com/2024/09/29/the-art-of-connection/

Source: www.fiawol.org.uk/FanStuff/THEN%20Archive/...

How about these cosplayers at the 1963 Bullcon in Peterborough?

Repetercon was actually the second one held in Peterborough. You can read about 1963's event here:
www.fiawol.org.uk/FanStuff/THEN%20Archive/... 4/4

Michael Moorcock looks very dashing (centre), but I'd really like to know more about the man on the right, Kenneth Slater. Slater lived in Wisbech and was instrumental to British sf fandom for many years, starting his own magazine as early as 1947. 3/4

@catvalente Here you can see a fresh-faced Christopher Priest (bottom left) and Terry Pratchett (far right). 2/4

Fascinating read about the 1964 Eastercon, aka Repetercon, held at the Bull Hotel in Peterborough. Attendees included Arthur C. Clarke, Terry Pratchett, Michael Moorcock, Christopher Priest, and E.C. Tubb. www.fiawol.org.uk/FanStuff/THEN%20Archive/... 1/4

Lovely stuff.

The Megatron features prominently in the new book from @catvalente, Space Oddity. Get your hands on the hardback or audiobook now (from the American sites).

*NIECE! Not cousin. Dangit.

*NIECE! Not cousin. Dangit.

Q: What could possibly connect the Megatron flying saucer restaurant to hit movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?

A: Christine Blundell, the Oscar-winning hair & makeup designer who worked on the film, also happens to be the cousin of Megatron founder Danny Blundell. The more you know!

McDonald's is celebrating its 50th year in the UK. Its recent marketing campaign brings back some old favourites.
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Here's Dennis of Grunty Fen performing live in 1993. Our international followers might be surprised to hear the local Fenland accent, spoken by many in the vicinity of the Megatron, but please don't be alarmed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHw-37UpoNk

'Mega family fun at the Telethon fair - with Dennis of Grunty Fen!', West Cambridgeshire Town Crier, 26th May 1990, p.7

In May 1990, Megatron hosted the Mega Family Fun Day in aid of the short-lived ITV Telethon. Dennis of Grunty Fen was in attendance, and prizes included a computer and a wedding dress!

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Francesca Grace Rowden shared this wonderful picture of a birthday party at the Spaceship McDonald's.