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  2. Research Project - Sandon Street

    in OLD MAPS OF NOTTINGHAM

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    Hi All.

    Cliff-Ton. The theory comes from here, http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4562&hl=sandon#entry103834 . suggesting Sandon used to be Newcastle. Going through the old Wrights directories, 2 Newcastle's existed at the time. One adjoining Parliament St and another listed in the park, so had to rule those 2 out.

    Michael - bit of a blank canvas. I'd like to put a bit of meat on the bones of all of those who lived here. I know Ben Soar married Dora, had kids of the same name, and over time, he worked up from clerk, to insurance agent to estate agent. No idea what his kids did as the records freeze up a bit due the 100 year rule.Dora was listed as a school mistress.

    Cheers

    Steve

  3. Research Project - Sandon Street

    in OLD MAPS OF NOTTINGHAM

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    Hi All

    Bit of an appeal for help. Fairly new to the area and have started to do a 'just for fun' bit of research on the locality, which in my case is Sandon St. Specifically, I'm interested in the end near Nottingham Rd, and my ultimate objective is to get the full history of my place (#14) and a more general collection of stories, images etc, which I'll then put all together and post up here for anyone who may be interested to see it.

    So far so good. My basic research research runs from c1890 to 1917, when I know the Soar family, previously of #40 moved in. Easily obtainable records beyond his death in 1917 are a bit more tricky. They seemed to have stayed in Nottingham for generations , I wonder if they are still about at all? Anyone know anything beyond this?

    Also, I read a post on here a while ago suggesting Sandon St used to be Newcastle St. Anyone know how reliable that is? Searching old records, 2 candidates existed prior to Sandon St in 1894. However, one connected to Parliament St and the other was in the Park, so couldn't verify that theory.

    Would also love to hear about any business on the street you may recall, as I can see what looks like a few converted shops now being lived in.

    Really appreciate any stories or info anyone can provide. Much thanks!

    Steve