Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 The film is a great reminder of how Nottingham looked in the early 60s. Think of this thread as a shortened version of the film; a few shots of various locations which should bring back memories and nostalgia. (and saves you having to watch the whole film). Looking up Derby Road towards Canning Circus with the Borlase across the top. Looking down Derby Road towards Chapel Bar. Looking up Angel Row towards Chapel Bar; the bottom of Market Street is to the right of the bus, and to the left of the bus you can see the name "Odeon" spelt vertically. The bus seems to be a 16 to Bilborough. Willoughby Street in Lenton, looking towards Castle Boulevard. Derby Road is behind the camera, with the Savoy cinema to the right. The kind of backyard many people remember. Either you lived in similar conditions, or you knew someone who did (eg. my grandparents in Radford) Beaconsfield Terrace, used in the film, but it could be almost anywhere. Looking down Hartley Road, Radford, towards Radford Boulevard. There's a limit on how many images you can post in one thread; so part 2 will follow. 1 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Great stuff 'cliff ton',..............theres a new 'Now and then' book coming out just about 'Sat night--Sunday morning,..........and oh by the way that shot on Willoughby st. just misses a 'Marsdens' shop,........i used to work for them ya'know,.....lol. 1 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma. 1,533 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 thanks for the snapshots in time Cliff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 #2. We thought you did benjamin ! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Cliff? Was streamline taxis on Derby road,as in photo 1?,just past Hooleys? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 #2. We thought you did benjamin ! Could'nt remember if i'd told you before, 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Great Pictures CliffTon, Just how I remember Nottingham. The picture of Beaconsfield Terraces showing the back yards, really takes me back. I look forward to part 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 I remember that film very well - (Saturday night and Sunday morning).......I was at a Technical School in Nottingham and some of us went down to watch the filming, we tried to get in the shots, but were told to move along, my friend's auntie was drinking in the pub when the filming took place where Albert Finney fell down the stairs drunk, I am sure it was the Hand and Heart on Derby Road.............I saw the film at the Byron Cinema in Hucknall (where I lived) in 1960............ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 And now the second instalment. Albert Finney looking moody. On his right is the Ordnance factory in the Meadows. The chimneys are Wilford power station. Beaconsfield Terrace again. Another view of Angel Row with the Odeon. Was this one of the scenes in the White Horse? With the "Don't forget the Pork - Farms - Pie" which you used to see everywhere. Salisbury Street again. Radford gasworks at the bottom. Hylda Baker's "house", with a kettle in the fireplace. I'm going to have to go to Part 3. 1 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 And finally.... Another Terrace photo. Everybody knew one somewhere. Looking across the railways yards towards Wilford power station and part of the Meadows. Castle Boulevard would be running along the bottom of the photo, just out of vision. All the railway land now is the Castle Marina complex. Another kitchen. How many people notice an early, small role for a young Peter Sallis (Norman Clegg & the voice of Wallace). Faraday Road with the Raleigh factories. 2 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 More great pics. I'm about ready to watch the film again, I never tire of it. The yards and toilets on Beaconsfield terrace are identical to my grandparents on Vicarage Street. I can just picture the squares of newspaper hanging on a piece of string and little white disinfectant tablets on the toilet floor. Ahh memories. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 04 188 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Great images from a great film, thanks for sharing Cliff Ton..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Is this the bit where the woman on the right gets shot in the back side ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks very much for this brings back some great memories. #5 Could well be a Streamline/Black&White. They were the City hackney carriage at the time and their office and radio shack were on the left just above the car. East Midlands Gas Radford was not in fact a gas production plant, there (if I remember correctly) two gas holders, the remainder of the depot was the offices and stockyard for the Mains & Service branch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 #9 I was lead to believe that the pub scenes were shot in the recently closed Eight Bells on St Peters Gate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 And it's still a "link broken" square to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yes blank to me too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I'll try again with a similar image(noy exactly the same) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 They are showing the film at the Savoy cinema on 18th. Oct. and the new book will be on sale at the showing for £9. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 And hoping to get Shirley-Ann-Field there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Do you need tickets Sue ? ........sounds like a good excuse for a Nottstalgia meet up ? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Don't know I suppose we could find out sounds like a good idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Just booked seats for Saturday Night and Sunday Morning at the Savoy 12 o clock this Sunday. It look's like there are plenty of seats so you can probably get tickets on the door £3.I might also buy the book at £9 should be interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Am babysitting this weekend Sue, but would have gone.....have a good time....such a classic I was watching Notts TV and his son was talking about having a statue in Nottingham ....didn't realise he wrote sat night / sun morning in Mallorca ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 A great film, and so typical of the era and area ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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