Compo 10,328 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 A post in a thread in the 1960s era section mentioned a friendly chippy, Jack Wards, Carlton Road, which led me to think of other friendly chippys in Nottingham. During the 50s and 60s there were a number of friendly chippys in nottingham. My favourite was George's chippy on Sneinton Dale. It was illegal for us to leave school at lunchtime unles we had a note. A group of us would break out and head for George's down the dale. He allowed us to use his back room to devour our chips in order to avoid the headmaster, who used to drive up and down the dale looking for escapees. Good old George! Another very friendly chippy was the one on Salop Street, Daybrook/Arnold (1950s-early60s). The owner was a foreign lady, possibly Polish but for some reason I think she may have been German. I came across her in two other locations over the years: Cartlton Road, a chippy near the old Nottingham suburban railway bridge and at Dunkirk chippy. By this time it was late 70s/early 80s and she had become quite old. The Robin Hood chippy on Arkwright Street gave the biggest deals in town in the early 70s. I used to stop there on my motorbike on Friday nights on my way home from an air force posting in Suffolk. Anyone recall any of these locations? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 The best chippy I remember was Hadlums on Broxtowe Lane ( middle Shops) this would be early/ mid 60's. I also remember the Robin Hood on Arkwright Street as used to call there on the way to the match, One of the best I go to now is Andy's on Bracebridge Drive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Lovely Chinese family own a chippy on Hartley Road. Lovely people and yummy food... wish you'd not started this thread! Now I'm craving fish and chips and it's only 10:40am!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 My all time favourite was "The Queens Fish Bar" on Mansfield Road in the city, owned by a greek called Angelo. Years later he sold that shop & bought one in Bulwell ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 we always go to andys in stapleford for our fish and chips usually after going to mfn cooks it to order looks for dave comming in and sez cod dave yep sez dave its in for you ready in about 10 mins ok. always fresh and good quality and friendly chat while you wait 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 I remember a good one in Clifton but cannot think of it's name. It was just off Farnborough Road, first turn left, (Orford Avenue?) as you come into Clifton from Nottingham. Two of my Aunt's worked there on a part time basis. Myself and some pals would occasionally get "freebies" on a Friday school lunch time break. Smiffy PS:- Is the Linga Longa still open in Skegness? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,458 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 I remember a good one in Clifton but cannot think of it's name. It was just off Farnborough Road, first turn left, (Orford Avenue?) as you come into Clifton from Nottingham. Been in there hundreds of times, but I never knew it by any name other than "the chip shop". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 THe Chinese chippy on Bagnall rd was friendly and funny,my daughter used to go in at lunch time when she was at Ellis School,and the Chinese lady who owned it really made her laugh one day,a lad used to run in and pull his eyes into a squint and shout "any free fish bits" (in chinese accent) Anyway this particular day the Chinese lady responded by opening her eyes really wide with her fingers and replied,"NO NOW F... OFF. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 My all time favourite was "The Queens Fish Bar" on Mansfield Road in the city, owned by a greek called Angelo. Years later he sold that shop & bought one in Bulwell ! Was that the Apollo Fish Bar on Highbury Road, just round the corner from the end of Henrietta Street? I went there for years (up to 1997) but never knew his name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Was that the Apollo Fish Bar on Highbury Road, just round the corner from the end of Henrietta Street? I went there for years (up to 1997) but never knew his name. No, was that one up near the Adelphi, now called Leon's. Angelo retired back to Cyprus ( I think ) Don't know if he is still alive, smashing bloke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Robin Hood chippy, when it closed down he moved to another chippy at the top of Beckhampton road, think he was Greek. Another Greek and nice chap was Costa who ran a chippy opposite the Green Barell on Arnold road. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Another very friendly chippy was the one on Salop Street, Daybrook/Arnold (1950s-early60s). Anyone recall any of these locations? I remember using this one, Compo, very popular it was too, quite small if I recall. You probably know there's a health centre standing there now, shame. I more often used Redhill Chip Shop on Redhill road which I'm sure you'll remember too. So many around the Arnold area (and good ones) in those days. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Lovely Chinese family own a chippy on Hartley Road. Lovely people and yummy food... wish you'd not started this thread! Now I'm craving fish and chips and it's only 10:40am!! 'Tim Fook House' Tim told me with a smile "Fook? I know what you are finkin... Fook is mean rucky' Lovely people came from a shop in Sneinton, known them for years, their son has now grown up, name escapes me? Originally owned by the famous Mr.Wan and his long suffering wife. his car a Volvo 'WAN 1' 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 That's the one Mick. Lovely people they are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 The most memorable chippy was Brights. This chippy was next to the Nag's Head at Bobbers Mill. Back into the 1970s they made their own pies, with shortcrust pastry and real chunks of meat. Totally wonderful. Another chippy was Dogger Bank on Bobbers Mill Road. I recall it had a very old range, it was (to link to another thread) almost art deco style, with big angular green glass backings and lights. They cooked with lard rather than oil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dat47 92 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Does any one remember the fish & chip shop on Wollaton Street. Had tables & chairs upstairs where you could have your meal served on a plate with tea & bread & butter. Areal treat when mum & dad took us there. I think the big Hotel (cant think of its name)has been built in its place.It must be over 50 years ago tho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Braddy 160 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 The Greyfriars chip shop on lower Parliament street [now closed years ago] when fish & chips shops was just fish& chips not like nowadays they sell allsorts of food, my local chip shop sell cakes as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dat47 92 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Elsies chip shop bottom Carlton Hill.She used to give bag batter bits free . Loverly!! Best chips in Carlton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 In response to dat47 on post 16, yes, that would be the one next to the old Wilberforce Tavern. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Re # 16 & 19. I remember this one in the early 60's. Sat afternoon after closing time. " One Up & Chips " ( pie & chips) price 1/6d. Fantastic. Set us up for the evenings onslaught, unless a few of us got a bottle of whiskey and went to the Kardomah. Great days ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Another vote for Costa's on Arnold Road, great food and a real nice man. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 I remember using this one, Compo, very popular it was too, quite small if I recall. You probably know there's a health centre standing there now, shame. I more often used Redhill Chip Shop on Redhill road which I'm sure you'll remember too. So many around the Arnold area (and good ones) in those days. The one at the corner of Redhill Road, opposite the VW dealer, Stu? Used it regularly as a stopping-off place en route to the Arch Bridge (Redhill Bridge) as a teenager. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 That's the one, Compo. Owned by Mr and Mrs Eassom. I read somewhere that it was the oldest chippy in the area, not sure if that's true. It was a sad day when it closed. What were you doing up the Arch Bridge? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Does any one remember the fish & chip shop on Wollaton Street. Had tables & chairs upstairs where you could have your meal served on a plate with tea & bread & butter. Areal treat when mum & dad took us there. I think the big Hotel (cant think of its name)has been built in its place.It must be over 50 years ago tho. Yes I remember it well. There was a waitress there who took your orders and didn't even write them down. She remembered everything that people had ordered and always got everything right, If I remember correctly it was on three floors and she used to run and down those stairs ten to the dozen. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 elsies used to be called they whitches chippy when we were young old lady used to fry in a big black couldren , good chips though 6d mix and batter bits 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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