Guest Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 About 1971-2 went to see Doomwatch at the ABC cinema with my Mother, when we came out; for a treat she took into a restaurant, for a burger and chips. It was painted very brightly inside. Opposite what was Swiss Cottage cafe..I think it became the Body Shop later. Anyway the burger was 40p and the chips 25p."over 8 Bob!!" declared my Mam,I scoffed away- saying nowt.. anyone else recall this place or it's name? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrphanAnnie 296 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I remember it ian, it was just up from the ABC. Can't recall the name but I;ve had a few burgers from there. I used to go to Swiss Cottage for tea every wednesday with my cousin, we always had omelette followed by apple pie. Then we would go to the pictures, followed by a drink at the Bell Inn. We were only talking about it last weekend funnily enough. There was also a Wimpy Bar further down, near to the Odeon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 There was a Capocci's round the corner from the ABC, '60s? Close to Nick Smalley's Hatters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,490 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I remember it ian, it was just up from the ABC. Can't recall the name but I;ve had a few burgers from there. Are we talking about the top end of Chapel Bar, on the same side as the cinema? There was a Capocci's round the corner from the Gaumont, '60s? Close to Nick Smalley's Hatters. Lots of Capoccis photos and mentions here. http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7501&hl=capocci#entry95027 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Yes, I'm only remembering the two, one opposite the Elite and the other by the ABC. I was forgetting that's Chapel Bar, not Angel Row. Don't remember the one by Sanderson's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,490 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Borrowed from a book, hence the fold in the middle. Top of Chapel Bar, up from the ABC. On the right is a Smalley's (as mentioned by TBI). To the left of that, not very clear on here, is Capoccis who I don't remember being there. And on their left is a Pork Farms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thanks Orphan Annie and Cliff,forgive my memory Cliff.. It was either at Pork farms (seems Small) or the end shop under ABC canopy.which I remember as an expensive b/room or kitchen shop.Next door to brittons (ABC) side was Geo Akins payroll office. Did Arcade records take over the cafe? The Lite Bite,just down from the Library was always busy.Did Turners own them? Anyhoo!! Still cannot remember burger joint..Robbie??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,490 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Arcade Records were certainly along there but I couldn't say exactly which one. This is from the other angle, but still difficult to see names. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Brighter Homes.. nice one Cliff.Arcade was 3rd shop down from the top.They then moved into W E Arcade. 1966 that snapshot, Stuart Whitman film.. there was a remake?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 964 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 My wife worked at Arcade Records in West End Arcade in the early 70's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Arcade was 3rd shop down from the top.They then moved into W E Arcade. I would say they moved from West End Arcade to Chapel Bar? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Yer right Radfordred, got mixed up with Rob! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 964 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 My wife worked at Arcade Records in West End Arcade in the early 70's. Asked the missus about this. She worked at Arcade Records for a short time in the early 70's. As far as she recalls it was owned by a brother and sister team who also had another record shop somewhere near the Theatre Royal. The 'sister' had been running the West End branch and wanted to stop working so advertised for someone and my wife got the job. Loved the job but very poor pay so moved on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Letsavagoo,I wonder what other shop they owned? I remember a record shop on Wollaton St,just below Scamps; the guy in there use to visit the cocked hat and was a Ted.I think it was Ace Records? On the subject of Arcade records- they had German stones LPs on Hor zu or teledec, I bought the lot in one go! £55.00, still have them; probably £55.00 each now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma. 1,533 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Chapel Bar Nottingham 1995 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Cheers Enigma, forgot about Chapel fish bar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 964 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hi Ian. My wife just can't remember the name of the guy at the other shop but he wasn't a Ted and was about 25-30ish. It probably was on Wollaton Street but she doesn't know the name. The 'sister' who my wife took over from may have also have been an 'exotic' dancer which presumably paid more than the record shop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 I believe Arcade Records also sold records on Long Eaton market.I used to be a volunteer at Nottingham Hospital Radio and we used to use Arcade Records after Rediffusion on Long Row closed down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Ta,Letsavagoo and DaveN as time goes by; the memory is not as accurate as one presumes. It's only when I go through my records- that these thoughts arise,I often keep price stickers on LP or pop till receipt in the sleeve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 964 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I still have some records that I bought from Arcade Records when my 'now' wife worked there. Hawkwind silver machine LP, Four Tops Greatest Hits and I didn't get staff discount. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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