katyjay 5,091 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 From the Nottinghamshire Archives, I have a booklet entitled Turning Back the Pages of Raleigh Cycles of Nottingham. The only things I can see with children in mind are a large tricycle and the Chopper. I really wouldn't call either one a toy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I think Raleigh, as a manufacturer of adult cycles, were using the description 'toys' fairly loosely, referring to the small range of childrens' trikes and cycles etc. These were produced in large quantities. Don't forget the Chopper wasn't produced until the 70s, although they did a kid's Penny Farthing in the 60s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 My 3 wheeled 'Winkie' was a Raleigh product. More a kids bike than a toy I would have thought Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Possibly, don't forget the tiny trike with the pedals on the front wheels, made for kids about 3 years old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trickymicky 57 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Signage used immediately prior to that one shown used to say Bicycles Mopeds Tricycles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Happyinyork 0 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Brought my first car from Sharpes. Vauxhall Cavalier. Think its Sainsburys now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Sharpes is still there, next to Sainsburys Arnold. Might be called something else now though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Next to Macdonalds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Didn't Sharpes combine with the Bulwell dealers New Crown? So the people next to Macdonalds are now called Pentagon, but had been New Crown Sharpes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Sharpes were on Mapperley top near Breckhill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Truman and Dolphin motors were very close to each other. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,090 Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 #290 They were actually on the corner of Breck Hill, which is now a Sainsbury's Local. So everyone's right! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Who owned this place - cars and motorbikes ? Picture the Past say it's Alfreton Road, corner of Thoroton Street. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Bought my Scooter from there 1962 but i can't remember the company name that used to be on the Fascia,....Rogers ? rings a bell, Oh i used to work in the Farrands shop just a bit higher up Alfreton rd. Horace Rogers' memory just kicked in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 And just noticed the black lettering above fascia think it says Horace Rogers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 You're right ! I remember that name, but I couldn't have said where they were. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I can remember passing it often, on the 43 to and from Bulwell. I didn't know the name was Horace Rogers, but see he is mentioned in quite a few threads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 ^^^^^^^^^^^Just the other side of Forest Road on your way into town Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 The building has survived. Still a car place. https://goo.gl/maps/nn2Oy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 From a 1971 Nottingham Playhouse programme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Nottingham Playhouse programme again, 1971.I know which car I would have chosen! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 The Simca one has got me intrigued, because I can't think exactly where at Chapel Bar that dealer was. I'll bet if I ring the number, Ken Hicks won't be there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I'd never even heard of Simca until I came across this advert. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 ^^^^^^^^^^French junk!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Found it. And you can see the Simca name below the word "Garage". 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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