taxi ray 170 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 #1085 was that called the sir garnet wolseley or something similar? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 It's sure was my Uncle Sid's local Shippo's pub The Sir Garnet Wolseley before being re-built. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 There was a second Sir Garnet Wolseley ( 9 Gordon Road Sneinton ) Kelly's directory 1950 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 I lived on Garnet St from 1948 until about 54, the pub was on the corner of Gordon Rd and Garnet St. A lovely old building long gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Proof that The Globe was indeed called the Sir Garnet Wolseley. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,121 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Is that on Norton St? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Yup!.....................was 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 It means that Streetview are now out of date ! https://goo.gl/maps/hvCWStpiWwo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taxi ray 170 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Went past The Nags Head and Plough, at Stapleford this morning, demolished, I think the land is going to be part of the new Aldi, that they are building Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Another good one gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swe62 334 Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 the Blue Orchid was built by a builder called Les Cooper for his private house , built a few houses on Bramcote Hills too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 The Fountain, Dog and Bear,QE,were always packed..I'd take myself off to the hearty Goodfellow or the runner..somewhere where there was music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,082 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Years ago there used to be 8 friends go out every Saturday night, we would look in the Evening Post for any pup that had music (not juke box) we even use to go as far as Ruddinton, just for a piano playing. Now the other night on Telly were Chaz and Dave did any one see them?, they were in a bar and yes it was great just like it use to be. It even had the master and myself tapping our feet, maybe this is where pubs have gone wrong or is it time to move on and be like our continent friends? Me !! give me the old pubs anytime. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I agree with you, mary1947. Chas and Dave create a great atmosphere with their music and singing and everyone sings along and joins in the fun. When I was in my teens there was always pubs with groups playing. Whether you liked Rock & Roll, Blues, Jazz, or other, there was always a pub where you could go to for a good night out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 The Elm Tree on Beech Avenue had a pianist twice a week..we used to have a right knees up!!..and I was dressed up in punk gear..no one cared..young or old..just having a good time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 This closed down over 45 years ago so I'm a bit late off the mark, but PTP seem to have found a new picture of it. Looked like a place which had 'characters'. It was on the way to and from the old Broad Marsh bus station and I walked past here many times before the construction of the shopping centre. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Well it's open now I've just been in but on Monday morning it's all being ripped out & turned into student flats. R.I.P. The Portland Arms down Portland Road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scriv 168 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Went past The Nags Head and Plough, at Stapleford this morning, demolished, I think the land is going to be part of the new Aldi, that they are building Aye, sad; but the bottom line is there'll be a damn sight more money made in that supermarket than ever there was at the pub. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 The Old Angel in the lace market gets ripped out end of February ..... Shocking! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidA 153 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 The Old Angel website says it's a refurbishment. Glad to hear it - its one of the first pubs i ever went to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Another which has probably seen its last days as a pub. It'll be turned into student flats, like many other ex-pubs in the area. Portland Arms, on Portland Road near Canning Circus. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-39806664.html?premiumA=true Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 £225k you would have to sell a lot of beer to get a "return" on your money. We are suffering the same problem in Loughborough two pubs closed have closed in the area the where I live(The Gate & Jack O' Lantern) both are being "converted" I have lived in Loughborough for 45 years & in that time over half the pubs have closed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Get out there more then bubble! Keep em viable. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 The jack O' Lantern the beer was crap(Burtonwood) The gate was very cliquey if you face didn't fit .............................? I do like The Organ Grinder, Swan in the Rushes, Generous Briton & the new micro pub(Needle & Pin) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJBrenton 738 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 You don't need to get a 'return' on the £225,000, it's an appreciating asset so your 'return' can be property value. A property developer I know started out opening a coffee bar. After 3 years he wanted to re-mortgage so had it revalued. Immediately he realised he'd made more on the property value than making and selling coffee so sold up and started buying, renovating and selling houses. In 10 years he went from being a penniless student drop-out to buying a £550,000 house. A 3 bedroom pub such as the Portland could rent 2 of the bedrooms out for probably £700 a month or more. A £200,000 mortgage would cost you in the region of £1,000 a month. If you occupied the other bedroom as landlord you're living there for £300 a month and should be able to make a living out of the bar. You don't have to sell all that many pints to make it work but too many pubs with accommodation aren't making the most of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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