Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Two enlargements taken from sections of one original photo. This is the first version of Broad Marsh bus station, its location is approximately in the middle of the present day version. The factory at the bottom is Widdowson's on Canal Street. For another reference, the infamous Tower pub is in the centre across the top. (light-coloured building with a rounded corner). On the same original photo was this stretch of Canal Street. The main building is Midland Magneto, remembered by many Nottstalgians. Note the ‘Player’s Please’ advert to the left of the entrance. The stacks of wood belonged to Fitchett and Wollacott. A few others. Shakespeare Street http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14599 Castle Gate http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14629 Mount Street http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14705 City Ground http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14744 Daybrook http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14780 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Crackers Cliff!! I am confused,I can't visualise anything on photo. 1 Also towards the top of the picture.. is that the city wall? Many thanks,Ian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Picture 1 - just out of shot to the right would be the GCR railway viaduct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 The street (top left just beyond the railway) is Sussex Street which became Middle Marsh & then Middle Hill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thanks Bubblewrap and Merthyr, sussed it now..the roundy bit of island street I eventually found..ta. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Great pictures, Cliff Ton. I see the buildings in front of the line of cars, mid-right edge, originally the Players factory. My first three cars were well-acquainted with Midland Magneto. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 The lower photo just shows a point which can be forgotten - that there were two railway bridges over Canal Street. The main GC line going towards Arkwright St and over the river; and the line which branched off at Weekday Cross to go towards Sneinton. Think of this as a ground-level view of the two main photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I was trying to count how many bridges like this..including brick/stone ones were there?..from Bulwell lido to Arkwright st and stretching across to Sneinton say?to Wiford lane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 27........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Ian the entire stretch of track from New Basford to the River Trent Crossing(Nottingham Goods South) was in a tunnel/cutting or viaduct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I only got 16..forgot Bestwood.. Any chance someone could list them.there is a pint or three in it at a meet- up,cheers Ian. Thanks Benjamin!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Ian "IF" you really want to know try this book The Great Northern Railway in the East Midlands Vol2(of 4) by Alfred Henshaw. Also features the G.C. from Annesley -Weekday Cross If you are interested in the G.C. or G.N.R. in the Nottingham area all 4 volumes are a must. The books were published 1999 - 2003 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Cheers Bubblewrap.. I'll have to let my fingers do the talking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 #12 P.S. Ian published by R.C.T.S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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FLY2 10,108 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Got all four, and these books are an absolute mine of information and are certainly invaluable to anyone with an interest in local railways. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 No sign of volume 3 of the Story of the Nottingham Suburban railway from Book Law ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I'll take a trip up there next week BW, it's not too far from me. I'll have a look at the sale items too, I got some good bargains last visit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Been on their web site today and there is no mention there. I paid them a visit in October & was told publication would be the end of 2015. I Know David is quite seriously ill so I expect this is the reason for none publication? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Received from Amazon this morning, a lovely little book entitled 'The Great Central East of Sheffield , vol 1' , by Geoffrey Hurst. Slightly off our area but a very descriptive book and mostly previously unseen pictures. It's certainly keeping me occupied on a cold, grey, damp and miserable afternoon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nnsc 131 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Any more enlargements Cliff, I was enjoying the series! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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