TODAY’S Nostalgia spread takes us to the high seas for a moment that changed the course of music - and radio - forever.
It was in the spring of 1964 that Radio Caroline began broadcasting from a ship anchored in international waters off the Essex coast.
It was Britain’s first commercial radio station and pirate radio fans marked the launch with a special golden anniversary celebration at Walton in March 2014.
Some of the pirate DJs joined in with the celebrations, held in conjunction with Walton Pier and Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station.
There was a famous face in the crowd, too, thanks to a guest appearance from Only Fools and Horses actor Paul Barber.
Mr Barber, famed for starring opposite David Jason as Denzil in the hit comedy, celebrated his 70th birthday last Thursday.
Ruling the airwaves - former Radio Caroline DJs gather for a photo on Walton Pier
Last but naut least - the Walton lifeboat takes centre stage at the event in March 2014
Bumper crowd - spectators line the pier to celebrate Radio Caroline Day with former DJs and actor Paul Barber, from Only Fools and Horses
Eye in the sky - the coastguard helicopter circles overhead
Trying to catch a glimpse of the action - spectators line the pier to see the lifeboat
Trying to catch a glimpse of the action - spectators line the pier to see the lifeboat
Sweet treat - this beautiful cake was baked to mark the occasion
Sign here please - Only Fools and Horses actor Paul Barber autographs books on the lifeboat in Walton
Heyday - the Radio Caroline ship
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