sprout 0 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Can anyone identify the big building on the left? The photo is of the remaining houses in Wilford Grove taken from Bruce Grove about 1974. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Hi Welcome Got to be a railway building? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I'd have said an Electricity generating or sub station? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sprout 0 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Think you are right as the 1956 Kelly's Directory says 'Bruce Grove Sub-Station'. I lived (until 1958) in one of the houses shown in the photo and I can't remember the building at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Topic moved at request of OP Medders + 70's Nottingham (link) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sprout 0 Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Thanks for moving the post. I've added a couple more photos from the 70's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 "I've added a couple more photos from the 70's. " Took on a very foggy day I guess? (if you're having trouble ask here someone will help) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I can see them ok!! Click on his photobucket link Ash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 thanks, (never thought of that) are those houses on latter photos still there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 I can see them ok!! Click on his photobucket link Ash Where is it ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Ashley, Wilford Grove is long gone. Fynger, look on post #1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Damn, was going to go and ask if that cortina is for sale! lol How long was it demolished after those photos took?Look to be in good condition then? but of course can't compare to today's modern house built there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Wilford Crescent is long gone. Wilford Crescent is still there. Well certainly Wilford Crescent West, where I lived in ones of the new houses. Not sure how far round Wilford Crs. goes now. Wilford Grove is gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Damn, was going to go and ask if that cortina is for sale! lol Whats the other motor? A Riley? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 They must have been demolished soon after, some are already "tinned up". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 The Coop Store I remember. I was an apprentice electrician workin on its refurb, late 60s early 70's. Thanks for the memory. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Wilford Crescent West and Wilford Grove still there, just been on google street view of such, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Thanks Ash, I will take a look when I get a chance? Sprout, are these photographs you have taken? Got any more? If you want to embed the image in a post, copy the photobucket link below the image. The one that starts and paste the whole line into your post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Whats the other motor? A Riley? It's a Wolseley 1500, the Wolseley had an oval badge in the upper section of the radiator grille. Very similar to the Riley but the latter has a diamond shaped badge lower down the grille. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Thanks Bro Made by the same company? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Yep - same car different badge (and trim)! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sprout 0 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Photos taken by my brother. This stretch of Wilford Grove was totally demolished shortly after the photos were taken in 1974 and Sheriff's Way was built in its place. Don't have any more I'm afraid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted March 15, 2010 Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Yep - same car different badge (and trim)! Riley had twin carbs...passed my test in the Wolsley...marvelous comfy little car with birds eye maple dash.Very smooth gear change ideal for learners. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Just been on BBC East Mids News that Nottingham City Plonkers (council) are looking "to bulldoze 1970's housing in the meadows" Talk about progress! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 It's the same in Saint Anns near Stone bridge farm. They have already demolished some houses, that's a life span of 30 odd years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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