Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 A new Facebook page has recently appeared - https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=nottingham victoria station 3d - from a group of people who are putting together a 3D model of Victoria station (not connected with the Digital version who posted here on Nottstalgia a couple of years ago). During their research they’ve come across a collection of colour photos of Victoria taken in the last years of its life by a photographer named Brian Jeyes. The photos are very atmospheric; even people who aren’t interested in railways might find them slightly impressive. Here’s a few examples. 4 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 That really was a beautiful station,thanks for posting the pictures CT Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ABritAbroad 107 Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 How beautiful, thank you for posting, Cliff Ton. I have never seen these before.. quite something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 They've recently added a new (old) photo showing the Glasshouse Street side of the place, and it makes an interesting Then-and-Now comparison. There is still an entrance in the sidewall to Glasshouse St. 2 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Slightly off topic, but what's with all the wavy lines on the road? I've seen them on other pictures of Nottingham roads. They weren't there when I lived there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 No parking adjacent to the lines, as it is either side of a pedestrian crossing, or traffic light controlled crossing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted July 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 A couple more. Facing the front, with Shakespeare Street behind the photographer. On the far left is the pub which had various names including 'The Regent'. To the side of the Atkey's advert is the entrance to the famous footbridge through the roof. A bit blurry; the main booking hall. 4 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Admittedly this is not in colour, but it's borrowed from the same people on the same Facebook page. Notable because it shows both the station and hotel in the later days. 9 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Thanks Cliff brings wonderful memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Another which isn't in colour, but came from the same FB page, courtesy of a photographer named Graham Putt. Looking cross the front of the station to the pub which is still there and currently called Keogh's Bar, and which I remember as The Regent. The famous footbridge through the roof started where the Morris Minor is parked. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 894 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Amazing pics Cliff Ton. That booking hall is a most lmpressive space complete with balcony. For our family once a year (late 40s/50s) we caught the train to London then change for the Kent coast, Isle of Thanet. I've used the Midland station a few times but it seemed mundane to this child compared with the glass canopied Victoria. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody 552 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 We used to go on holiday from Victoria station in the fifties. It always seemed a magnificent place to me as a wide eyed kid and the smell of steam trains only added to the atmosphere. Modern stations do not have the same appeal as the old ones, no wonder the heritage lines are so popular. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 These pics bring back some great memories, Thanks! As an apprentice electrician the company I worked for did a lot of maintenance and additions at the Vic Hotel so we parked out front of the hotel right next to the station. I met my first wife athe YMCA Monday night dance just up the street. We left there and walked across the bridge to Huntingdon street to get the bus. 1963. Great times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted July 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2018 A while ago, the 'Vic Station in Colour' Facebook Page added a few photos which showed passengers rather than trains. Boots workers on a day trip from Victoria to London in the 1920s. Spot yer granny. 4 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 A variation on "Then and Now". The "Now" is the closest you can get to the equivalent location; it's the top floor of the Vic Centre car park. In the old photo you'd be standing on the roof of the signal box. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Some great pictures in this thead. To my knowledge, I never set foot in Victoria Station though. I wonder where the Boots ladies would be off to in Wembley. Presumably not the footy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Great pics Cliff. Love the Denton to Stanton iron ore train. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 I've always thought the tunnel would still make a good rapid transit way into Nottingham from the Forest or even Basford. Great at rush hours especially. Wonder why it was never considered? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 A distinct lack of common sense and forward thinking loppy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Funnily enough I bought for my company the land on which Basford station once stood. At the time it was owned by the City Council. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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