Jill Sparrow 10,303 Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 I thought the ceiling had been preserved as it was an important artifact. The Oriental Cafe was a regular haunt of my mother's when she worked in the offices of Radio Rentals above Toby's on Friar Lane in the 1940s. She and her three best friends, Noreen Biddulph, Brenda Moll and June Tomlin were often in that Cafe when they should have been at work! One day they were drinking coffee in there at 10 am when their boss walked in. He bought them all cream cakes and never said a word about skiving from their duties. Mum loved the Oriental. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilborough Girl 31 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Both my father-in-law and my husband, both keen d-i-y-ers, used to buy tools from Gillotts. The building in the photo is an interesting shape: it looks as though the top has been neatly sliced off! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilborough Girl 31 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 I know Pork Farms is part of a group of companies now but the name lives on as their pies and sausage rolls are in the supermarket. I always thought their pork pies were the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 This is what I reported earlier on this site re. my UK visit Christmas 2017: Quote When I was in the UK last Christmas I noticed in Chichester Sainsbury's that Pork Farms Pork Pies were still available. I indulged myself and bought one. What a disappointment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Far from being a full of flavour meaty treat, the pie was an abomination of rock hard pastry, NO jelly and tasteless fatty meat. As happens so often, a superior local brand loses all character and quality when taken over by some big conglomerate. I should add that I gave some of the pie to my carer to try. Bearing in mind he is French and used to eating all sorts of strange things, he spat it out and declared it as inedible. 2 Since then, I have been told that Pork Farms sausages and pork pies originally contained at least one 'secret ingredient' but after ingredient declaration became mandatory, this was removed because it was feared that some consumers wouldn't appreciate this material being in a pork product - hence the beginnings of the tasteless rubbish on sale now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,577 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 1 hour ago, jonab said: Pork Farms sausages and pork pies originally contained at least one 'secret ingredient' Would that be pork meat Jonab? Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 Many years ago there used to be quite a number of D & P shops when we used to use film in cameras. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, plantfit said: Would that be pork meat Jonab? Rog Someone I knew who went round the factory said they just pushed the pig carcass into the mincer and it came out as the finished product. Nothing wasted! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 2 hours ago, plantfit said: Would that be pork meat Jonab? Rog Perhaps it was! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,325 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Gaggy's on Alfreton Road..great spot for bits & bobs..our kid was always covered in grease on a new project..great craic of a Saturday afto. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roy Hardy 4 Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 Redbowen, Burtons were a part of the Fine Fare group way before the 80's.They were in the Council House shops and also had a branch in Southwell. They were serviced by the Fine Fare depot in Hucknall at Broomhill Park McFisheries were where Wetherspoons are now located opposite slab square. Does anyone remember the shops on Wilford Road in the Meadows. Astles fruit and veg, Battersby's shoe repairs, Aucklands butchers near the doctors surgery, Fords next to a mini supermarket called Bellwood Discount, Vernons supermarket, Doyles news agents, Simmons pot shop with the cheeky innuendoes in the window,Toulsons the pork butchers, Boots, Dewhursts, the shoe shop next to Boots, Clays sweet shop, Marsdens,Meadow Dairy - cant remember any more at the moment, can anybody add any more? All your mam's shopping in one go 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I've got a friend who lives on Park road Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Not lived there since 1962 BK so I doubt our paths would have crossed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Not lived there since 1962 BK so I doubt our paths would have crossed. Understood. Pardon me ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 Just read on the Post website that Jermy & Westerman, Bubblewrap’s favourite bookshop, is closing down in a couple of weeks. What a shame, another old Nottingham establishment disappearing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 What's happened to him ? I noticed him walking past my house a week or so ago, and he looked OK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 Probably fed up with the forum He is a mine of information and sadly missed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 On 5/28/2019 at 1:59 AM, IAN123. said: Alex Owen , Carrington Street..things were going well for Nottms Alex Owen shops..well enough for Terry Thomas to open this City branch. Some desirable signage there, my preference would be the Decca also love the HMV.. possibly neon? not familiar with EKCO so googled bought out Dynomic in '54 apparently..I mentioned some throwaway mic's previously that were great, same brand, no way 1954 though, I think early 60's. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 On 5/8/2019 at 8:27 PM, IAN123. said: Devoured books as a nipper( Lending Library thread.)even when Athena gategrashed the first floor..spent some dollars on Winsor & Newton and hogs and sables. Greatly missed. Wasn't there three floors? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 On 3/1/2019 at 1:58 AM, IAN123. said: The Electricity Board Showroom was demolished on Carrington Street...to make way for Broad Marsh re-developments. Can hear my Grandad saying 'What do think this is! Blackpool Illuminations! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,577 Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 I seem to remember on the second floor of Sisson and Parker there was a section where us young boys could re-plenish the used chemicals and glass ware from our chemistry sets, this would be mid sixties,I should imagine these days it would be classed as supplying equipment for use in the illegal drug trade or classed as bomb making equipment,how times have changed Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Lock 31 Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Not sure if this is the correct thread to ask on, but i'm after info on a cafe that used to be next to Woolworths opposite C and A, a small doorway entrance and downstairs to what I assume was underneath Woolies or WH Smith? Was quite a large place with a 60's / 70's decor. And what is it now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Long gone I'm afraid Martin. I think it was under Smiths. It was ok for breakfast or a snack, but was pretty well patronised, despite being rather dated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,454 Posted June 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 15 hours ago, Martin Lock said: i'm after info on a cafe that used to be next to Woolworths opposite C and A, a small doorway entrance and downstairs to what I assume was underneath Woolies or WH Smith? Was quite a large place with a 60's / 70's decor. And what is it now? Obviously Woolies disappeared several years ago, and I don't remember exactly who occupied which unit, but was it this entrance ? Woolies would've been on the left and WHS on the right. That whole area is a bit of a ghost town now. With Broad Marsh Centre effectively dead, there's no reason for anyone to go there unless they're going through to the railway station or beyond. And there isn't anything beyond. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Lock 31 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 Yes I think that musty be it, thank you. Probably just a large empty void now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilborough Girl 31 Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 I've been shocked at the state of that end of town in recent visits to Nottingham. Getting to and from the station is like negotiating an obstacle course. Does anyone know what the intended outcome of all that construction work is, when it's intended to be finished and if Broad Marsh Centre will ever open again? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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