Jill Sparrow 9,574 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Yes, that's the one, Stuart. My sister used to talk about the place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 276 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 18 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: I don't think there was anything in particular. It was a boring, solid concrete wall around the outside of the building, and the nightclub was behind that wall. In fact if you look at the 3rd photo down in this link - from the mid -70s - there doesn't seem to be anything in that location. Looks like the nightclub was added later. https://westbridgfordwire.com/pictures-victoria-centre-team-unearths-50-years-of-memories/ That makes sense, remember having to go upstairs, that's where the toilets were located. Can't access link.. regarding 3rd photo, wasn't there a pub here at one time? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 276 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 15 hours ago, Stuart.C said: This is plan of the shops in 1973 Thank You Stuart Thought I was about to find the name of a toy shop, thats bugged me for ages, but alas no.. Located where Samuel Pepys is on the map. So many unfamiliar names for me, did Zodiac become nonsuch? I notice there's a Stuart's on there? Thanks again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 9,955 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 5 hours ago, HSR said: wasn't there a pub here at one time? Not sure where you're referring to. The nearest pub to Intercon/Tiffanys/Zhivagos was just to the left, and is still a pub today - https://goo.gl/maps/uc8PaYWX4YDRLnfS9 And further along Milton Street there was also the New Welbeck which was in one of these units. https://goo.gl/maps/Ag7cM1H2QtUhQFKfA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 428 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Judging by the Y'S, this was taken when Tiffanys was there. Is that the door to Intercon, Tiffanys, Zhivagos to the left of the newsagent window? (picture from facbook Nottm Hidden History, no credit shown) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,574 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Looks very much as I remember it in the mid 70s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 9,955 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 If you look on the extreme left of the photo you can just see Y'S on the lower wall, which I assume is the end of Tiffany's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 276 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 19 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: The nearest pub to Intercon/Tiffanys/Zhivagos was just to the left, and is still a pub today Recall seeing a pub on old photos.. Can't place it, did it have a main St presence? I'd of been making a b line for the Yorker! Glad to see the Peacock reopening, hope it gets the original signage back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 9,955 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 4 hours ago, HSR said: Recall seeing a pub on old photos.. Can't place it, did it have a main St presence? This. https://goo.gl/maps/bRXTNSMcSWYQA2jZ8 Previously known as Mansfield Arms; The Regent; Blueberry's; Ledgers, and various other names. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,275 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Heyup C.T, how long have those trees been on the pavements on Milton Street? Can't say I've ever seen them afore. Mind you, I've not been in that area for many years. What a sheltered life I lead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 9,955 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 They've been there since the early 2000s. Unfortunately the rest of the area is an architectural disaster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,275 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Cheers mate. Much obliged. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David sheridan 157 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 On 2/20/2023 at 4:49 PM, Stuart.C said: Judging by the Y'S, this was taken when Tiffanys was there. Is that the door to Intercon, Tiffanys, Zhivagos to the left of the newsagent window? (picture from facbook Nottm Hidden History, no credit shown) What is that grand looking brick red walled building ? Looks slightly out of place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 428 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Clock tower, https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.9572192,-1.1486848,3a,75y,73.75h,105.08t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sCO5YqGsrl5YsZiKJ4WRnBg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=en 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 276 Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 On 2/20/2023 at 8:49 AM, Stuart.C said: Is that the door to Intercon, Tiffanys, Zhivagos to the left of the newsagent window? Yes, that's it, Stuart how I remember, go downstairs, an alcove with an L shaped bar on the right, on the left a wooden dancefloor, with a small balcony, slightly above this, the toilets. The bands I saw played the length of the room, if there was a stage, it was a temporary low addition. They were nowhere of the calibre of Thin Lizzy Yes all bands play fleapits's, but the room wasn't being utiized as a band venue. Makes you wonder if it had been knocked about by 'Tiffanys'. These 'rock nights' didn't last long and on reflection, it was definitely a Tuesday.. Metal Mickey down the Palais on a Monday! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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