Merthyr Imp 729 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Used to go to Elmo on Mansfield Road, Sherwood in the late 60s/early 70s - on the next corner to the post office. I've forgotten what it became later - Fine Fare? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I don't actually remember the Elmo at Maid Marian Way, but it later became Fine Fare and even later was a Tesco. And then became the Robin Hood place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 There were several Men's Tailors such as Hepworths, Weaver To Wearer and John Collier which I believe have all disappeared. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim in the North East 200 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Two bakers that I think closed years ago were Flewitts on Mansfield Road and Richardsons on Forest Road - the latter in the short parade of shops between Mansfield Road and North Sherwood Street Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,165 Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Austin Reed the latest to go,traded over 100 years,...............finished in the Exchange Arcade last friday,they did some nice quality stuff,..........wearing one of there shirts as i write this,had it at least 10 years still looks good..........so much nicer shopping in stores like this rather than ya 'Primarks'........lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Some action is needed to help BHS and Austin Reed staff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Steeples..Dad bought his gannex mac from there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveK 9 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 I remember Jeffs on Hockley. In the early 1970's I worked in a clothes shop on Hockley called Lawrences. We were a bit of a rival to Jeffs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Hello DaveK, Welcome to Nottstalgia. It's always nice to read new memories, We look forward to your posts.I hope you have fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 And if you want more information about Jeff's shops, there's an entire thread on the subject. http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8769 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim in the North East 200 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 In the 1950s and 1960s on the left hand side of Mansfield Road as you headed north out of town there were lots of independent shops: - McGowans the Grocers - The Creamery - J.Shine antique dealer - Midland Stamp Centre - Flewitts bakery - Day estate agents - an art shop -? Augustus somebody - Leslie F Crawley Estate Agent That's all I can dredge out of my memory! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,165 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Contradicted mesen today and purchased a shirt from 'Tesco' that took my eye,......£7,............made in 'Bangladesh'......no wonder shops like Austin's are going to the wall..............shame really got no service like 'Suits you sir' oh thats a good choice etc,.....just the lass on the checkout asking 'wanna bag for that'........lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Looking at those photos of Maid Marion Way brought back memories of Brentford Nylons. Whilst searching through some drawers recently I came across some of their products. Several sheets, pillow cases and a bedspread. All of them well over 40 years old! They look like new! Hardly been used. Impossible to sleep on due to the static! I once bought a set of satin sheets and pillow cases. They ended up in the drawer as well. Kept sliding out of bed all night! Now I'm an old biddy and have acquired more sense, I've taken to pure cotton sheets and pure wool blankets. Blissful sleep is more important than glamorous, impractical bedding! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,165 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Sadly Jill...........this is true........but its nice to have the memory of Satin sheets int'it.............. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Too true, Benjamin! Too true! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Looking at those photos of Maid Marion Way brought back memories of Brentford Nylons. Was Brentford Nylons the one which had TV adverts by Alan Freeman ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Sadly Jill...........this is true........but its nice to have the memory of Satin sheets int'it.............. Never 'ad any when it mattered. :-) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 It was Cliff ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ValuerJim 277 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Anyone remember Haywoods butchers on Highbury Road, opposite the Highbury flea pit? Sausage rolls to die for! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I still have 2 lemon cellular blankets which came from Brentfords. The blankets themselves will never wear out but the binding (nylon, of course) became rather tatty so I removed it and replaced it with new lemon satin ribbon. Good as new again! Listen, I'm a child of the make do and mend generation! They are on one of the spare beds. I don't use the rest of the Brentford's stuff. A bit too vivid...purple, orange and turquoise. Very 1970s! I'll hang onto it though, because it may be needed one day! Those Alan Freeman ads drove me up the wall! If it wasn't Brentford's, it was Daz! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Didn't Green Shield Stamps used to be on Maid Marion Way? Dad used to bring them home in reams from the petrol station and it was always my job to stick them in the book! They tasted awful and the tiny dots from the perforations stuck to your tongue! It was quite exciting going to choose your gift. Long before the days of places like Argos! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Yes you're right Jill they were on the corner of Maid Marion Way and Friar Lane. I think next door to them was a hi-fi shop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Got a suitcase with Greenshield stamps. Used it when I emigrated. It even survived the trip to Canada. I think its still in the attic somewhere. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Another shop I visited regularly was Jeanette's in King Street. What happened to that? It was there for years. Then there was the Silver Bird Boutique on Alfreton Road. I bought some beautiful things from both these shops but unlike Brentford's bedding, no longer have them. Put on too much weight! Was a size 6 to 8 in those days. 18 inch waist which went the same way as all these vanished shops! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
broxtowelad 175 Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 #88 Eyup Dave K. I remember that shop called Jeffs. There was also shoe shop near Bentinck road called Clays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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