Cliff Ton 10,479 Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 The "Before" photo was taken about a year ago, which gives an idea of when the roofs might've been done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 This is like spot the differences. at least 'Alfreton Road' is still there! Beijing Chef has had a quick repaint since the fire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Blimey ..... Lightning does indeed strike twice the derelict building next door "Smeeton" is now on fire! Canning Circus closed ..... its all happening tonight! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,514 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Couldn't possibly be an insurance job though ....... could it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,479 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 It's the one next door to last year's job. http://www.nottinghampost.com/fire-at-derelict-shop-closes-canning-circus/story-30104681-detail/story.html Traffic has been stationary, but it seems the roads are about to open again - mainly to allow people to go to the Roebuck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,874 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Student accommodation next? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,286 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have been known to set fire to an Alfreton Rd property .........taught me to not make fires on wooden floors... Still love making fires though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 PP, I hope you can resist the urge to light a fire when you are out fishing on the reservoir! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Those eyesores should have been demolished years ago.Nottm City Council bought my mate's shop with a compulsory purchase order years ago,amongst that row of derelict shops, as the new owners why did they not demolish them sooner ? That was the plan. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,479 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 After the second fire and subsequent demolition, you can now see through to the Arboretum area - first time for probably over 100 years. The church spire is All Saints, and the smaller square tower to the right is the High School. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 The area is definitely improving! Can someone please set fire to the two empty shops on the left of the picture now? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 My wish has apparently been granted. I have just seen a Trent/Barton report on Facebook that there has been another fire at Canning Circus! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Let's hope it has a domino effect right down as far as Gregory Blvd ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 On 31/08/2016 at 8:25 PM, catfan said: Certainly was a Monumental Mason there somewhere Ian, the name Smeeton rings a bell. Thompson & Sons Monumental masons 2A Alfreton Road (Kellys Directory 1953) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 9 hours ago, Bubblewrap said: Thompson & Sons Monumental masons 2A Alfreton Road (Kellys Directory 1953) They were still there in 1972 (Blair directory) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 They didn't have far to take the headstone BW ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,479 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 On 25/03/2017 at 10:19 PM, Bubblewrap said: Thompson & Sons Monumental masons 2A Alfreton Road (Kellys Directory 1953) Presumably that is the same place which later became Smeetons Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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