Guest Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Many years ago my late Father mentioned a place for subsidised meals at a 'Civic Restaurant' in Beeston.. maybe on Station Rd? Meals were plain,but nourishing and cheap.He indicated that it was similar to state run restaurants in the east,any information or knowledge? Ian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 I wonder if this would have been one of the British Restaurants which were set up during the war years? My father came from Beeston and I don't recall him mentioning it but I believe they were for people who had suffered bomb damage mainly. I do recall my mother mentioning a similar establishment on Bridlesmith Gate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Take a look at this link and scroll down a bit. I know nothing about it, but I remembered seeing it on the Hidden History site a few months ago. https://nottinghamhiddenhistoryteam.wordpress.com/2016/03/21/beeston-in-1951-at-your-service/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,218 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Is it just me or does the picture on #3 remind you of many of the canteens at the local Nottinghamshire collieries? I guess given the time frame, post nationalisation, the building style was pretty common in the late 40's and early 50's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 The building is still there, or was until recently. It's on the east side of Station Rd, between Queens Rd, and Middle St. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 I think the building is now a hairdressers ?........ As fly said its between queens road and middle street, almost by nether street and the victory club Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 This place ? If it is, it's changed a bit from the front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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