DJBrenton 738 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Le Grande, another pub I frequented in the 70's. My mates worked at Hicking and Pentecost at Bobbersmill and ever Saturday lunch we would go to that pub to play cards, only problem apart from always losing I couldn't stand the beer. I worked in the offices at Hicking Pentecost one summer and we used to go to the Nag's Head. One lunchtime, one of the managers left the pub ten minutes before the rest of us and later that afternoon couldn't be found. Eventually we found out that he'd walked out of the pub, got on the first bus that arrived and found himself in town with no idea who he was or why he was there. He checked the diary in his pocket and phoned the 'Home' number. His wife answered and took some convincing he wasn't joking that he had no idea who he was. One minute sat with us, the next, total amnesia. I have no idea if he ever went back to work there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Karlton, What is the King Billy's official name? My mate drinks in the Bruno most days or inn for a penny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tony1 118 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I worked in the offices at Hicking Pentecost one summer and we used to go to the Nag's Head. One lunchtime, one of the managers left the pub ten minutes before the rest of us and later that afternoon couldn't be found. Eventually we found out that he'd walked out of the pub, got on the first bus that arrived and found himself in town with no idea who he was or why he was there. He checked the diary in his pocket and phoned the 'Home' number. His wife answered and took some convincing he wasn't joking that he had no idea who he was. One minute sat with us, the next, total amnesia. I have no idea if he ever went back to work there. You have no idea, DJB .... OR have you FORGOTTEN ??? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Some more photos on the Post site. http://www.nottinghampost.com/pictures/lost-pubs-Nottingham-pictures/pictures-26209919-detail/pictures.html#1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Was the location of the Black Horse (pic 24) ever determined? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I am compiling a list of Nottingham pubs that were open in 1950 330 so far & I'm up to the letter "T" looking at the directory I think there will be in excess of 360. And hotels such as the Black Boy are listed separately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 That's going to be one hell of a pub crawl you will going on Bubblewrap. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Was the location of the Black Horse (pic 24) ever determined? #35 ? I suggested Wellow.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 #82 65 years ago I'll get in to my TARDIS when I've finished the list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 #35 ? I suggested Wellow.. Not Wellow Bubblewrap, I know that area fairly well and it's just a small village. The 1900 picture shows quite a concentration of housing on a hill, which suggests at least a town or within the city. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,454 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 A useful confirmation of how stupid the Post are these days. They've repeated their previous mistakes, and still not provided any information on the location of the photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I've sent them an email asking for any information, might get lucky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 #86 If you want to know any of the "featured" pubs locations Cliff Ton just let me know Although there are three I don't know myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,454 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 The only one I don't know is the one which was #35 in the first episode, and has been repeated - still with no information - as #24 in the new selection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 There was a Black Horse at 21 Coventry Road Bulwell according to Wright's directory of 1898/99 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 The picture showed it was facing a hill though. Apart from possiblly the end of Highbury Rd, I can't think of anything like a hill in Bulwell? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Maybe the caption is wrong & it's not a Black Horse at all ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Could well be, Bubblewrap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,454 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Remember this is the Evening Post who did a similar feature called "Victoria Centre under construction" and included a photo of Drury Hill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annesley Red 80 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Cant find a picture anywhere of the Adjutant White pub where my Granddad used to go , I think it was near Marten Street in St Annes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,454 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Apparently on Hungerhill Road. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annesley Red 80 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Thanks Cliff Ton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 If anyone is thinking of going for a drink at the Masons Arms, Watnall Road, Hucknall; don't bother, there is just a space now where it used to be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 #96 Number 16 Hungerhill Road Landlady in 1950 Mrs Lily Clarke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tompa 285 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 My Uncle... Walter Pearson 5th from the right. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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