arnold 2 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Hi Im new to this, my first post..! Im trying to find out some info about the history of the Falcon Inn. All I know is that it was supposedly built around 1860. Any info or knowledge of previous landlords/ladies. Ive found a couple of old photos but nothing else. The Falcon Inn will be re opening at the end of the year..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 At a guess I'd say that you are the 'mine host' ? Only ever went in there a couple of times in the 80s so can't help you really. Anyway, welcome onboard, and don't forget to add your own memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arnold 2 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 No Im not 'mine host' but I went there the other week to see it warts and all before the refurb. Mouldy is how I'd describe it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Welcome to Nottstalgia, arnold. I look forward to reading your posts and sharing your memories. I saw this review from 2009 and thought it may help you. At the top of Canning Circus across from the Borlase Warren - The Falcon is a unique little gastro pub. Downstairs its like a step back into an old town pub complete with resident locals, nice pub furnishings, a big screen and a good crowd to watch the rugby with. Upstairs there’s a quaint silver service reataurant serving lovely food that even comes in man-size portions. You can also, if you’re not in the mood for posh, order the same food dowstairs where you can tuck into a mountain of food in their cosy, snug bar. Prices are good too and the quality A rated for a small city pub. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Hello Arnold & welcome to this forum. I have been through my directories & I have found the following re the Falcon Inn Alfreton Road/Canning Circus Landlords/ladies. 1868 Thomas Hickling 1916 George Parr 1925 Mrs Julia Godward 1928 Frederick Marshall 1932 Reg Coates 1941 Jack l Turner I have a directory dated 1860 but although there are public houses listed on Alfreton Road non are mentioned by name "If" the Falcon existed in 1860 it was almost certainly a "Beerhouse" Hope tis information is of use. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,506 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Adding to what Bubblewrap has said, by the 1870s the Borlase is marked on old maps but the Falcon isn't. But that doesn't mean it wasn't there. (It's the red building) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 And The Falcon & John Borlase Warren are in Radford. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arnold 2 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Thank you for that wealth of information. It's very exciting to find it's history. I went in the sub cellar sand stone tunnel which has been bricked up at both ends, no power down there and very low ceiling height, wonder where that lead to. The list of previous landlords/ladies is very much appreciated...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Is there one of those fly through videos for the Falcon cellars? or was that the Borlace? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arnold 2 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Is there one of those fly through videos for the Falcon cellars? or was that the Borlace? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arnold 2 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Sorry I don't know about that. Someone who was there with me said it was in the direction of The Running Horse but Im not very knowledgable about the Nottingham area.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 It was the Borlace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,506 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Ive found a couple of old photos but nothing else. These ? From the 1950s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BornToRock 0 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Hi - I'm Anthony from Lincoln Green Brewing Company - myself and Adrian Draper of Fellows Morton and Clayton are the new joint owners of The Falcon and we're looking forward to finding out as much information as possible about this landmark pub. We've been delighted that so many people have spoken so positively about it - we know it's got a great 'feel' about the place and we can't wait to get it open again from October 2013. We're looking for as much nostalgia / memorabilia as possible - a pub with such a great heritage deserves to proudly put it on display! Keep the photos, fact and memories coming! Cheers, Anthony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Brown envelopes stuffed with tenners gratefully received. I remember walking around the old cottages where that rubble is in picture one... before it was flattened.Tiny little boxes with low ceilings...they didn't tin 'em up in those days.The rooms inside were tiny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,506 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I remember walking around the old cottages where that rubble is in picture one... before it was flattened.Tiny little boxes with low ceilings...they didn't tin 'em up in those days.The rooms inside were tiny. Is this you with the bucket ?...... and the law approaching. The Falcon from the rear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Welcome Anthony, Stay tuned. "Evenin' all, we had reports at Canning Circus of someone nickin oss muck, property of Shippos! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,878 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Welcome Anthony, sounds like a nice pub for a meet up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I was thinking the same Den, are you any good with a trowel ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BornToRock 0 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Loving the photographs - makes more sense of why The Falcon looks the way it does now. I always thought it looked a bit lost on its own but the map and plan showing the older houses, since destroyed, clears that up! I've been told by a previous landlord that he has the old Shippos sign for The Falcon - so will be trying to get that from him. One question - if I wanted to use the photographs on my website / get prints done for the inside of the pub, who would I need to get permission from? Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,506 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 The various photos that I've posted and linked to on this thread, have all come from here http://www.picturethepast.org.uk/index.php If you want prints etc, they're the people to talk to. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 If you have cave cellars, you may be able to get those people to do a fly through video and put it on youtube? I would have thought they would all have been connected? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BornToRock 0 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Welcome Anthony, sounds like a nice pub for a meet up. Thanks for the welcome - and yes, would love to see you there once we're up and running! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BornToRock 0 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 If you have cave cellars, you may be able to get those people to do a fly through video and put it on youtube? I would have thought they would all have been connected? Hi - I've emailed the folk who are doing the caves survey and asked them if they'd like to do the fly though at The Falcon - waiting for a reply. Will let you know if I hear from them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BornToRock 0 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 The various photos that I've posted and linked to on this thread, have all come from here http://www.picturethepast.org.uk/index.php If you want prints etc, they're the people to talk to. Brilliant!! Thanks - will get in touch. If you know of any other sites that might have old images, please let me know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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