mick2me 3,033 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Thanks Cliff That appears to be right then When referring to Entrance to Victoria Station, I though it meant main entrance. I did not know there was one on the opposite side of Parliament Street. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 It appears I've dropped a clanger in thinking when someone mentioned the "co op" I wrongly assumed they were talking of the Boots/Burtons shop, hence my photos of that showing it on the bridge, I also may have confused the shops to the left thinking they were one larger one? (also no idea where the dog and bear was, lol) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgread1200 141 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Just wondering on the pic of Market St if the place on the left is still "The Talbot" or if it's become "Yates", any idea of the date? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,488 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 It's the same Pearson's, but not in the same place At some stage, they crossed the road. In Lynmee's photo you are looking up towards Derby Road; when Pearson's eventually closed they had moved to the other side. On this later photo, look at the white building with the clock sticking out - on the left of the Odeon. That same clock is on the original photo. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
susyshoes 69 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 so it is. thanks Cliff ton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I've got them listed as perambulator manufacturers in 1915 (as shows in both pictures) and three doors up another Pearson listed as a basket maker,though they were probably up an alleyway.Maybe they went into general furnishings when they moved...and changed the name to a simple 'Pearsons' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I recall the Store was called 'Pearson Brothers' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Good point Batman....hence the old name Pearson and Pearson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Correct Mick, Pearson Bros was the large store opposite the Odeon. Pearson and Pearson were adjacent to the Odeon and specialised in prams etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Was it the same family then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 12 Angel Row has been home to the following company names between 1876 & 1915 continuing until closure.: Frederick Pearson F. Pearson & Son Ltd Pearson & Son F. Pearson & Son Pearson, Wright & Co. Pearson & Pearson Pearson Bros (Nottingham) Ltd was incorporated in 1932. I cannot see any link other than the surname but it is plausable that they are connected somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I take it the Pearson Bros store was behind those pillars to the right in Lynmees picture...I seem to recall their display windows were set back from the pavement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Pearson Bros was on the right looking up Angel Row, it ran through to Upper Parliament Street. It does have pillars in the front and recessed windows. Habitat went into the premises but they have closed now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Mentioned elswhere? Was there a fire at Pearson Brothers or collapse of the building? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,488 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Seem to remember a fire of some sort. Wasn't the building being renovated or updated, and then a few "homeless" types took up residence for the night on Pearson's roof or in the pipework or somewhere....and in an effort to keep warm had decided to light a fire. Made a mess of all the renovation up to that point, and I'm not sure what happened after that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Pearson Brothers was one of those lovely stores that you could just walk round in and browse - no need to buy anything. There were two entrances; on the one on Parliament Street if you looked up high you would have seen a magnificent set of inlaid sculptures. I wonder what happened to them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
susyshoes 69 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 isnt some of it a car park now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Yup , I posted a a picture of it on here a while ago, I'll have a good look for it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 That didn't take long !! Here we go http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8166&st=0&p=101635&hl=pearsons&fromsearch=1entry101635 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveJ 3 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Just out of interest was Bulwell hall golf course built on the same site as the hall or is that somewhere else. played both the Bulwell courses years ago but was taken there and it's not an area of Nottingham I know very well No it was built next to the railway bridge - accessed via the top of Lawton Drive where Springfield schools were when I last visited in 2006. The site of Bulwell Hall was a car park back then about a half mile from the Golf Club House DaveJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 re the golf course, think within the grounds of the old hall? (hence the name?) only guessing though, also dropped a bolak (that's turkish for fish, always raised a laugh going in ally amazan's chip shop in icmeler asking for bolak and chips) I said Bulwell Hall Halt platforms 2,300 yds long, not sure if I meant FEET or 230 yards! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,488 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 re the golf course, think within the grounds of the old hall? (hence the name?) only guessing though, I don't know the area, but that looks to be the case Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 There was another hall (I think), Dob Park? had never heard of it but was told over 20 years ago that for a short while when built GNR's station at Catchems Corner was called that after the land it was built on, bit like the later Bulwell Hall Halt? Can recall the name Dobby bridge when a kid but never wondered why so called.. Was also told the still there Oakley Lodge Social club building was the station masters house, but seems far too large and grand for that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,488 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 There was another hall (I think), Dob Park? had never heard of it but was told over 20 years ago that for a short while when built GNR's station at Catchems Corner was called that after the land it was built on, bit like the later Bulwell Hall Halt? Can recall the name Dobby bridge when a kid but never wondered why so called.. According to the Michael Vanns book on the history of Nottingham railways, when the GN line opened in 1875"....the station was originally called Dob Park...but changed its name after only a few months to Basford and Bulwell" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Sounds like my informant had read that book! There was another Hall in Old Basford, Sycamore Hall which was somewhere in the grounds of Murphy;s (former Prince of Wales Brewery) from what I gather towards the lower part of it (Church St/Lincoln st) my mother recalled living there for a short time after my grandfather moved to Nottingham from Harrogate to be the manager at Murphys, I think this was about 1920/21 she said the only lighting in it was oil (parafin?) lamps which they carried from room to room. They shared the place with another family, sadly the young son of that one was killed when some barrels in the yard rolled and crushed him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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