Braddy 160 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 The man of trent at clifton on the A453 is now called demolished, because it is now pulled down this week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Clifton Bridge Inn was called the Ponderosa because it had the biggest car park around, like the TV western Bonanza's land was called the Ponderosa because it had the biggest land around, the Man of Trent was always called the Manor when I used to frequent the place. Top house, middle house, Brickies, Tillo's and the Hoss were all in Ruddington Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 What was the Swinger at Bulwell Hall est' called before it was called the Swinger, & why is it now called the Swinger? I heard it was something to do with a well endowed lady......................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgread1200 141 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Clifton Bridge Inn was called the Ponderosa because it had the biggest car park around, like the TV western Bonanza's land was called the Ponderosa because it had the biggest land around, the Man of Trent was always called the Manor when I used to frequent the place. Top house, middle house, Brickies, Tillo's and the Hoss were all in Ruddington Clifton bridge inn was called "The Ponderosa" because the landlords name was Ben Cartwright as in the western series 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Clifton bridge inn was called "The Ponderosa" because the landlords name was Ben Cartwright as in the western series Falacy I'm afraid, Rog is correct Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgread1200 141 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 I used to frequent the place and remember the name above the door in the sixties, It was no falacy! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Swinger was the Forest Hotel. Mr Cartwright was the landlord at Clifton Bridge Inn. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Thanks Denshaw, but why the swinger? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 It was called the Swinger because a set of railway turntables were situated at that spot I believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Apparently the Tram terminus was there and they swung the poles round. Not sure on that tho. It was also far away from Cinderhill pit, far enough for anyone swinging the lead (taking day off) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 I prefer the story re' the well endowed barmaid, with the pendulous swinging chesticles!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Braddy 160 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Hi plantfit. man of trent. me and my mates always said M- of trent but people have their own nick names for pubs. as for top. bottom we never called them that it was mare and winno . Some people called the shops top middle bottom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Not disputing the name above the door , but it was know as "The Ponderosa" from when it first opened because of the large open carpark, unless you too want to accuse my mother of being a pathological liar (As her brother, my late uncle Jack ) was the first landlord there !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Does the Mucky Duck (Grey Goose) still host weekly motorbike gatherings? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Two nicknames that come to mind are "The Bollock" (Sir John Borlace Warren) on Canning Circus and "The Colour Bar" (The Wheatsheaf on Illson Rd) . Bollock from Sir John Bollock Warren and Colour Bar from the fact that my mate and me were the only whites to use it regularly, when I lived across the road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 In Arna We never referred to The Druids Taven by its full name, it was always 'Druids'; likewise the Maid Marion was always 'The Maid'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 You'd find it difficult to get a pint in "The Mucky Duck" mate , let alone the Monday night bikers night, it was demolished last year !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Friar Tuck in Arnold had a nickname, it was a spoonerism. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 The Queen Elizabeth on Bottle Lane was known (Obviously) by all and sundry as "The Q.E." A gang of mates and I used to refer to the Dog and Partridge , the Dog and Zog (God only knows why!!) The Spread Eagle was always "The Spread", The Inn for a penny" was nicknamed the "Inn for ten quid" by us regulars of the early /mid 80s. Oh just remembered another , The Westdale Tavern was known as ''The Wessie' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 The Westminster on Saint anns well road also known as Wessie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgread1200 141 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Not disputing the name above the door , but it was know as "The Ponderosa" from when it first opened because of the large open carpark, unless you too want to accuse my mother of being a pathological liar (As her brother, my late uncle Jack ) was the first landlord there !!!! I am not accusing any one of being a liar but you are mistaken it was called "The Ponderosa" because of the name Cartwright, I was There were You!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Re read the post , then pass comment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 As it was me who brought this subject up............ It could be that some people thought it was called Ponderosa for one reason, and other people thought it was called Ponderosa for another reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I'll go with you on that Cliff. I've been trying to find out when Uncle Jack was there and what year it was built , to no avail so far , all I can accertain was that he was there from opening till around 1961 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OLDACE 196 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 There was (is) a pub in Basford known as The Bowling Green, Ashley will know th the real name. The Fox and ?????. I think it was (is) on Lincoln Street. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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