bazalways 26 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Do you remember, Dan Crosslands big corner shop, next to Albion Chambers, and who's RRA was the sole display in the window? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I can't even find out where it was. Gizza clue; what district? Now that I've read your post I want to know where it was Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,506 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I suppose it's a case of "you'd know what he's talking about" if you know who Dan Crossland was, where Albion Chambers is, and what an RRA is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I know that but am curious to know where it was Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazalways 26 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi Compo, In reading another post, my mind shot to Dan Crosslands shop and after looking on the site for it I was surprised that neither it or Albion Chambers got a mention particularly as we are talking about Nottingham history here. I thought it would be immediately recognised. So here is what you want to know. On Parliament Street there is a Fothergill building originally housing the Nottm. Express & later the Nottm. News & Guardian. Next to it on King St. is another Fothergill building that used to house Jessops & Sons On the ground floor on the corner of these two streets was a large curved display window belonging to Crossland's Cycle Shop. There was a sole display in the window, the RRA. Immediately below the window on Kings Street was the entrance to Albion Chambers. The thing I do not remember for sure is was Albion Chambers part of one of the two mentioned buildings or a separate one in between. Crossland's was if not the only Raleigh Cycle Dealer in the town, the recognised Main Dealer. At the time of my recollections it was not possible to buy a Raleigh in this country without being on a long waiting list. This leaves the who's was it and what was it to think about !! One clue, IT is in the Wollaton Hall Museum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,506 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Now I know where we are. In the 1980s...... And in the 1950s... And the Express Building Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Rob.L 1,091 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 My dad had an RRA. Given to him by Raleigh for some promo photos he took back in the 50s. When I was 14, he and I took it to North Wales where I rode it over the Bwlch y Groes pass. He was in his car following me and couldn't keep up on the descents. As far as I know, my brother still has it, as well as another Nottingham cycle dad owned, a 1930s Paragon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Bazalways: Crosslands must have been before my time. I know the buildings you mention but cannot recall a bicycle shop there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazalways 26 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Whilst looking at pictures in the ABC Carlton/Long Row area I remembered a little shop run by the R.M.I.B. were these sold Brushes & Mats etc. made locally by blind people at the RMIB premises on the corner of Clarendon St & Chaucer Street,(NTGM005525 Cliff Ton). I was privileged to see these old guys at work in the brush room on many occasions whilst carry out repairs there. There were small circular benches which they would sit around with a pot of boiling pitch at its centre. They each had a small tray of Bristles from which they would pick a few, tap the ends on the bench to level them, dip the end in the pitch then push the little bundle into a predrilled brush head. How they never got burnt is amazing, practice probably, but these guys were always so happy & cheerful, it must have been super work therapy for them. They were mainly ex servicemen I believe. It was a wonderful experience for me. Oh, & when it was time to leave & say bye, they always replied, I'll see you. Do you remember that little shop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,506 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I remembered a little shop run by the R.M.I.B. were these sold Brushes & Mats etc. made locally by blind people at the RMIB premises on the corner of Clarendon St & Chaucer Street,(NTGM005525 Cliff Ton). Hint taken. http://www.picturethepast.org.uk/frontend.php?action=printdetails&keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;NTGM005525&prevUrl= Surprisingly, the building has survived and hasn't changed much. http://goo.gl/maps/e5s2e Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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