Maureen O'Donoghue 1 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Does anyone remember going to the spread eagle pub on parliament street Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Petal 4 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Ummmmmm yes........LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zab 47 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Do you mean the one on Goldsmith Street? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Or the one on Alfreton Road? Den. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Strongman 13 Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Do you mean the one on Alfreton Road? I went to this one, cos the rear entrance was on Peveril St, when I worked at Nottm Scientific Exchange Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maureen O'Donoghue 1 Posted November 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Do you mean the one on Goldsmith Street?Yes I did mean the one on Goldsmith Street opposite the tech college and round the corner from the Toreador Cafe.How I could get that wrong seeing as I used to work at the L Shaped Room further down the road.I have obviously been in Manchester for way too long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I had quite a funny experience in there fairly recently... "The elements were not yet finished with the Friday night revellers however and it was a quick dash for cover into what used to be called The Spread Eagle on Goldsmith Street. (No, I don’t care what it’s called now - it’s the Spread Eagle - okay?) There were signs of life though the other bar which confused. Finally they came.. It was Cee Threepio, followed by Darth Vadar and other indeterminate figures. They tripped past us and lumbered down the front steps onto the wet Goldsmith Street pavement. So began the pub closing time war to end all wars - Cee Threepio versus Darth Vadar! Darth got an early (rather slow-motion I thought), blow in with his light sabre as Cee Threepio was clearly not at his best after a few pints of Stella. Help was at hand for his wooden posturings however, as he certainly was taking a bit of a pasting from Darth. Suddenly a late night drinker came past and grabbed Darth in a headlock from behind. Game over." Nottingham Nights Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussexred 25 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Just did 5 minutes research on the Spread Eagle in Goldsmith Street and can find references to it as the Horn in Hand, Fair and Firkin and the Speak Easy. Bet that ain't the end of it either. Shame. I always liked the Spread Eagle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 During the time that I ran "The Tivoli" on the corner (Next door) I was often to be found in there propped against the bar having a quick one with the landlord (Gary I think) during quiet periods of an afternoon. The next day it was his turn to join me !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zab 47 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Always liked the Spread Eagle, it's another one that's been revamped in the name of progress and attracting a younger crowd. Which one is it now - The Speak Easy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussexred 25 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Yes, from what I can see from here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 Home Ales Spread Eagle Alfreton Road 1955 never knew it was an hotel as well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 894 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 I went to evening classes in the Technical College in the early 60s our lecture room overlooking the Spread. In winter the rule was if it was getting foggy and we can't see the lights of the Spread we went home early. Via the Spread of course. It only happened once in 2 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 The thread started about the place on Goldsmith Street but so far there haven't been any photos. The place has changed so many times, PTP is full of them. This is 1980s when it's called Spread Eagle...............and mid-90s when it's called the Goldsmith Pitcher. Then 1998 when it was the Horn in Hand......and now as it is today. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 At least it's still there and hasn't been replaced by some cock-eyed concrete monstrosity, designed by an architect with chronic labyrinthitis! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 True, I know what you mean Jill. My son was plagued with labyrinthitis when he was younger...horrible thing to suffer from...fortunately he got over it before he became an architect..lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 The new building is obviously going to blend in well with the surroundings. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 What an abomination! I remember The Spread Eagle from my tech. college days. Didn't like it very much (I preferred the Guildhall Tavern) but that doesn't alter the fact that these places should be treated with respect and not have these completely out of character modern buildings stuck amongst them. What do the masons next door say to this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Yet another shoe box. How original! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 What is the purpose of this new building? Student accommodation? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,140 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 I used the Guildhall Tavern and the Spread Eagle for a pint and a sandwich when I was working in the city. The Spread Eagle had a large trestle table groaning with a large assortment of sandwiches. Hygiene regulations wouldn’t allow such a thing nowadays but I never saw anyone die from it. You wouldn’t even dare have a pint of beer at lunchtime if you were working now! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 2 hours ago, philmayfield said: You wouldn’t even dare have a pint of beer at lunchtime if you were working now! Certainly wouldn't. I remember when I was working at Woollies, most lunchtimes we'd nip up to the Sal and have a couple of pints and lovely crusty cheese and onion cobs. It wasn't frowned upon, except perhaps by the odd customer who got a bit too close during the afternoon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,140 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 But, of course, beer was relatively inexpensive back then and you'd think nothing of drinking three or four pints at a weekend. Some people many more! At current prices it's become a luxury item. It gives me gout now so it's not worth the pain anyway! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 4 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: The new building is obviously going to blend in well with the surroundings. Ironically the building which is not sympathetic to the surroundings is actually the Horn in Hand. It sticks out like a sore thumb on Goldsmith St. 4 hours ago, jonab said: What an abomination! I remember The Spread Eagle from my tech. college days. Didn't like it very much (I preferred the Guildhall Tavern) but that doesn't alter the fact that these places should be treated with respect and not have these completely out of character modern buildings stuck amongst them. What do the masons next door say to this? Apparently, there were no objections to the proposal. You probably wouldn't be aware jonab, the site had been derelict for some years after the previous building burnt down. It is indeed owned by Nottingham Trent but will be used for educational purposes, not student accomodation. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 I didn't know the next door building had been derelict. Shameful that reparations weren't done sooner, it always conveys a 'don't care' impression. I can't remember what used to be there in my time (1979 - 80ish). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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