VISITORS GALLERY 3
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These photos have kindly been donated by site visitors and
friends -
please do not hesitate to email me with more additions!
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Forster Street School Class, 1952 Are you in this picture? Girls who are include: Marie Gormley, Anne Morley, Betty Hirst, Florence Frankland, Jean Wilkinson, Marilyn Beavon and Erica Pashley. Picture from Marilyn Beavon |
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Denman Gardens, 1977 These deck-access flats replaced the Mitchell Street/Edinburgh Street area in the late 1960s. Denman and Connaught Gardens were pulled down in the late 1980s and small new terraced houses built to replace them. 'Quality Cleaners' was the first shop on this block. Picture from John Mugridge |
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Denman Street, February 1969 Seen from the balcony of Highurst Court, this street becomes Moorgate Street halfway down, with Montfort Street branching off to the right, leading to Ilkeston Road and the ruin of Altons Cigar Factory. Wood Street is at the far end leading to Alfreton Road, almost at the Canning Circus junction. Greek Street is just out of sight on the right. These flats are still standing today. Picture from John Mugridge |
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Parliament Street - 1977 Here is the old dome on top of the old Palais, which has now been replaced by a smaller one. Jaceys pub on the left here still bears its old red Shipstones sign. Victoria Centre flats loom in the background! Picture from John Mugridge |
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Bikes at Raleigh and Stan & Iris Northern at Raleigh Athletic Club The first shot shows employees' cycles in the compound, the second - Stan Northern (minus his trademark beard and moustache) serving at the Old Coach Road club, which was demolished in 1986 Pictures from Dawn Vernon |
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Hockley - 1977 This area has now becone one of the trendiest places to be in Nottingham, with the Skinny Sumo sushi bar, Voodoo Bar (ex Lord Nelson), Shimla Pinks Indian restaurant, and several wine and juice bars. Pictures from John Mugridge |
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View from the Castle, 1977 Wilford Hill is visible in the distance. Click here to see how this view looks in 2001. Get ready for a shock! Picture from John Mugridge |
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Forster Street Infants, Radford - 1950 John is on the left of this shot, which was almost certainly taken professionally. Picture from John James |
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Ryehill Terrace, Meadows - June 1974 Love the Ford Anglia on the left hand shot, parked on the ancient cobbles. Even though its summer the weather still looks pretty bleak! Pictures from Sarah Wylie of Scotland |
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Pelham Street - 1977 Two views of this area, the left hand building on the second shot is now 'Barcentro' a popular bar. Next to in the 1980s was the 'Greek Chippy'. Vordec Wallpaper is now 'Man Ho's' restaurant. Pictures from John Mugridge |
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Lower Parliament Street - 1977 The Star Stores (behind the bus) is now home to Antibos Italian restaurant. Picture from John Mugridge |
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John and Debbie Walker outside 31 Gamble Street, Radford, 1950s. Seen here are the son and daughter of Peter and Jean Walker. Gamble St has now sadly been redeveloped as part of the Alfreton Road Regeneration project. Picture from Paul Walker |
Peter Walker in the yard of 10 Bastion Street, Radford. Along with Gatling St and Target St, Bastion St was located off Bramcote St, behind the Pine and Schooner Street areas. Picture from Paul Walker |
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Nottingham Castle Grounds - 1977 This magnificant floral tribute commemorated the Queen's Silver Jubilee of 1977, Picture from John Mugridge |
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Raleigh Mural - 1980s Mark Harris's murals, depicting the history of the Raleigh cycle, are now sadly no more. Salisbury Street (left), Faraday Road (right). See how the scene on the right looks now Pictures from Nick Cragg |
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Variety Club, Salisbury Street, Radford - 2001 Seen here during a fun-packed Sunday dinnertime session! Picture from Nick Cragg |
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Wilf and Min Wilson outside 10 Pine Street, Radford, 1950s Picture from Pat and Barrie Fines |
Wilf Wilson in the yard of 10 Pine Street with his children, 1940s. The side entrance to Ilkeston Road Picture House is also visible Picture from Pat and Barrie Fines |
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From left: Doug Wilson, George Wilson, Wilf Wilson, and his son-in-laws Paul and Les Picture from Pat and Barrie Fines Also see Wilf with Alex Higgins!
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Severns, Middle Pavement, 1966. Built in in the mid-14th century, this building was completely dismantled and moved in 1970. See how this view looks now Picture from John Mugridge |
Severns, after relocation to Castle Road, 1977. Seen here with the famous 'Robin Hood' statue, looking down towards Maid Marian Way. Picture from John Mugridge |
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