DaveN 1,118 Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Article and photos on Post website. https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/history/gallery/looking-back-how-carrington-street-2564509 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Thinking about Carrington St and Midland station. The lovely wooden WH Smith was always a go to for me, from five until about 35 years of age, had a distinctive 'smell'..more than just the floor polish. When very young, the pub/hotel on the opposite corner of Station St gave me the creeps, thick drapes at the windows, never saw anybody enter, probably just my first vision of Nottingham. Looked really old with original features...recall the wallpaper looking Interesting from a bus. maybe too many episodes of the Adams Family! When much older, remember a shop, just before the canal on the left, approching from Broad Marsh the whole window display was belt buckles, was it a cobblers? Just the other side of the canal was a Tote bookies, used to stake my bets there, an 'excuse'to come back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,234 Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 If memory serves me correctly, somewhere about half way up from Canal Street to the canal, there used to be a lovely little cafe/tearoom. When I was on jury service at Crown Court, us jurors used to go in there for our lunchtime recess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,240 Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 The place I remember well on Carrington St. was Midland Magneto. Each technician was an expert in his particular field and you could go into the works and chat to the expert without just handing something over the counter. They had an annual day's outing to Skeg. which they used to publicise in the Post with photos of all the staff. Also Metcalf's was a Mecca for things like ropes, tarpaulins and fixings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,279 Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Moo Cow BK ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,234 Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Are you expressing an opinion Ben? Or perhaps telling the name of the café. Was sitting on one case and when we went for our lunch, who should be sat there but the Defendant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,279 Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Question..thats why i put the Question mark............. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,234 Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Then my sincere apologies to you sir. I must admit, I didn't know what the establishment was called when I frequented it. Memory and Fog come to mind. On a lighter note, wasn't WHSmith stall just inside the archway entrance, where the taxis pulled up? With a little cabin on the outside pavement. Those arches look like they're glazed now. (Unless I've got that wrong as well). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,529 Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Photo and references to Moo Cow not very long ago in another thread. https://nottstalgia.com/forums/topic/19004-1960s-coffee-bars/?page=2&tab=comments#comment-656886 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bing 78 Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Two shops I recall very near the canal, one was a furrier and near to that for a time was a Royal Navy recruitment office. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,673 Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 30 minutes ago, Bing said: Two shops I recall very near the canal, one was a furrier and near to that for a time was a Royal Navy recruitment office. Was there a Yeomans store near there as well Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,240 Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 ....and, of course Redmayne and Todd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,530 Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 My mum used to buy meat at a butchers on Carrington Street, I think it was Wheatleys. I remember being in the shop with her as a little girl when Prince Monolulu sauntered in, in full Red Indian dress, including the feathered headgear. I was terrified and clung onto my Mum’s skirt. There were very few black people around in the early 50s, n’er mind dressed like him! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,529 Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 8 hours ago, Bing said: Two shops I recall very near the canal, one was a furrier and near to that for a time was a Royal Navy recruitment office. 8 hours ago, plantfit said: Was there a Yeomans store near there as well 8 hours ago, philmayfield said: ....and, of course Redmayne and Todd. From the film 'Ragman's Daughter' - all three just visible here. (Yeoman's might've been Army & General). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,878 Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 There was also an electrical shop called Charles Town. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,240 Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 I remember Charles Town but can’t visualise its position. I thought it was further up Arkwright St. but maybe I’m confusing that with Pete’s Electronics. He went upmarket, moved to Bobber’s Mill and sold B &O and Finlux products. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David sheridan 159 Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 11 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: From the film 'Ragman's Daughter' - all three just visible here. (Yeoman's might've been Army & General). Never heard of this film , I can watch it on YouTube, thanks for the heads up ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,673 Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 13 hours ago, philmayfield said: I remember Charles Town but can’t visualise its position. I thought it was further up Arkwright St. but maybe I’m confusing that with Pete’s Electronics. He went upmarket, moved to Bobber’s Mill and sold B &O and Finlux products. Was Charles Town across the road from the Navy careers place? Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,240 Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 I've a feeling it was. I must have walked past twice daily when I used to catch the train into town. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,529 Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 17 hours ago, denshaw said: There was also an electrical shop called Charles Town. I know this isn't Charles Town, but it was an electrical shop on Carrington Street. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,529 Posted November 18, 2022 Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 This is what part of Carrington Street looks like these days. The light coloured building in the centre is what most people will remember as Woolworths. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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