Gilbertson 0 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 hello everyone. My mother grew up in Nottinghamshire, my grandparents, Joseph and Winnifred Gilbertson ran a pub called the Spread Eagle, back in the 1940's-60's. I have so little information about it and would love any anecdotes, photographs memories. A street address would be great as well. Thanks Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 The Spread Eagle Goldsmith Street Nottingham (As it used to be called)...that the one? Don't think it's there now...may be wrong...I think it's part of the college now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I think it was also caled Fagin's for a while. 90's??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 There was another Spread Eagle on Alfreton Road, it's now Conrads lap dancing club. My mother in law worked in the one on Goldsmith st, i'll see what she can remember. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Well its still there & still open its now called Speak Easy plays a lot of rock music always busy when I've popped in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 My Mother in law worked there early sixties but does not remember the name Gilbertson. My sister in law had her wedding reception there in 1968. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gilbertson 0 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 hey all, thanks for the excellent responses. I've spoken with my eldest aunt and she seems to remember the street as being Middlegate. Does this ring any bells? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gilbertson 0 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 more info... Middlegate Rd (Street?), Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Ayup Gilbertson, I only live a few miles from Newark if you want I can nip down at the weekend and get a few pictures for you, anything in particular? Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gilbertson 0 Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 wow, thanks Rog, that's a very kind offer. I would love to see the building the pub was in, what it is now (is it still a pub?), and perhaps a few shots of the patch of street where this building is, adjacent buildings. But really, whatever you could get would be fantastic. My wife and I have started talking about making a trip over there ourselves once we've saved up enough to do so. It might be a couple years before this is possible, but if/when it happens I'd love to buy you a few pints. Thank you so much. Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gilbertson 0 Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 hey, my aunt just emailed me the address. She seems to think it was 7 Middlegate, and she remembers there being a fish and chips shop 2 or three doors down (this is where her addiction to fish and chips started). She also mentions a cobbled walkway which led from the pub to the market square. hope this helps thanks again Rog for offering to take a few pics for me, and everyone for their quick and interesting responses.. Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Nice boozer (IMMSC) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hi Daniel, This is a pic of Middlegate Newark, it would seem that No7 no longer exists as original building for whatever reason, no one I spoke to today on the street had any knowledge of the Spread Eagle. more pics to follow Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 The shop called Fab and Shirt Sleeves are on the site of number 7 Middlegate as you can see it's a more modern building probably 1960's buildings either side are old though, does this suggest a fire at number 7? Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Possibly a partial success to your quest Daniel, on the left in this picture a few doors up probably number 13 or 15 is a chip shop, Bentley's fish restaurant could this be the one your aunt spoke of? there are plenty of private alley ways along here, (non accessible though) that lead to the market square, some are still cobbled as you say, i will try and get some more pics for you next weekend if time permits, hope this has been helpful Cheers Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Nearly forgot this one, It's across the road from the first picture (the half timbered one) on the corner of Middlegate and Kirkgate as you can see it's the Boars head built in 1883. if the Spread Eagle was at number 7 you could have fell out of it's door and staggered across the road about 20 feet and fell in the Boars head pub. Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gilbertson 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Roger, thank you so much for all the amazing photos. I've been away all week without internet access, but logging on this morning and seeing the photos you took for me was fantastic. I appreciate the effort. Sad to see that the building at #7 is gone, but really interesting to see the rest. I'll pass these along to my aunts and see if it triggers any memories. I'm sure it will. Thanks again! Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mess 616 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 The Spread Eagle Goldsmith Street Nottingham (As it used to be called)...that the one? Don't think it's there now...may be wrong...I think it's part of the college now. Used to have a pint of Bass in here in the evening when I was doing my HNC (Chemistry) at the Technical College (later Trent Polytechnic) around 1969/70. The landlord was a dour old geezer but he did do a mean cheese and onion cob No wonder I couldn't get a girlfriend in those days. What a geek. Studying at college and smelling of chemicals, fags, beer and cheese and onion! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 The Spread used to be great in the mid 60,s upstairs in the cocktail bar. There used to be an extremely camp bar man called Simon who worked there. We would often ask him for something we knew he didn't stock upstairs, and when he'd gone we used to help ourselves to free drinks. Very naughty but some of my mates were poor students. The landlord banned us several times but always relented as his profits were very soon down. Great days. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 wasnt there a Spread Eagle on Alfreton rd ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Yes somewhere halfway down I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Yes somewhere halfway down I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Was that an echo? ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 No, my fingers were cold. I'd just been in the freezer to prepare madams tea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Surely you don't make her sit in the freezer to eat her tea? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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