Old Photos For No Reason Whatsoever

[Sean Thornton]

A shop I frequented quite a bit as a young un. The ground at the bottom of that road had allotments, which was where my grandad kept his pigeons.

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Brunswick photo no3, where is it? Reminds me of the East House on Spital Hill.

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Brunswick photo no3, where is it? Reminds me of the East House on Spital Hill.

Grimesthorpe Road, Burngreave

 

[Cheesebored]

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Next to John Lewis car park entrance. Linked to the one on Pinstone street?

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Next to John Lewis car park entrance. Linked to the one on Pinstone street?

Aye, I decided on a same name different place theme

 

[Bert]

Wasn't also a haunt for transvestites before the "enlightenment"?

Before Bert's time it has a reputation for prostitutes.
It would have made a good Gentleman's Club.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Before Bert's time it has a reputation for prostitutes.
It would have made a good Gentleman's Club.

Prostitutes in one room, Friends of Dorothy in the other.

The working girls moved down to the Minerva early seventies.

 

[Tezza1889]

OK this is isn't for no reason : this is gordon loukes who played for united, this is a photo from the 40s when he played for Sheffield University, his daughter Gill would like to know if anybody knows where the picture was taken? For the family to know the history better : many many thanks in advance

 

[Sean Thornton]

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OK this is isn't for no reason : this is gordon loukes who played for united, this is a photo from the 40s when he played for Sheffield University, his daughter Gill would like to know if anybody knows where the picture was taken? For the family to know the history better : many many thanks in advance

Hallam?

 

[Tezza1889]

Hallam?

That's what I thought bro, it's going back a bit as well isn't it : anybody else think hallam? Cheers Sean Thornton

 

[Speedracer]

Hallam was my first thought too.

 

[Canterbury Blade]

Oct 1984
The relatively short-lived Broomhall flats, Broomspring Lane. Taken from Upper Hanover Street. No offence to anyone who lived there, but they were not too easy on the eye.
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Also, same date from close by, a view up Upper Hanover Street, pre dual carriageway towards the University.
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Ah yes and the very interesting Domino pub by Wards. Somewhat space age and very short lived. Anyone got any photos?

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Dodgy boozer all sorts went in.

I was still in school in the early 70's but this place used to have a reputation for Teddy Boys and Homosexuals.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Oct 1984
The relatively short-lived Broomhall flats, Broomspring Lane. Taken from Upper Hanover Street. No offence to anyone who lived there, but they were not too easy on the eye.
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Also, same date from close by, a view up Upper Hanover Street, pre dual carriageway towards the University.
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That top photo reminds me of this...



Lovely isn't it?

Would love to take that for a long drive!

The Austin Maxi ladies and gentleman. A fine vehicle in its day!

 

[Sean Thornton]

Ah yes and the very interesting Domino pub by Wards. Somewhat space age and very short lived. Anyone got any photos?

 

[Wapping Blade]

Agree.

Websters Pennine Bitter - dreadful. I think it's fair to say it comes as no surprise that Websters are no longer around. Another brewery that threw a lot of money at pubs and clubs particularly in West Yorkshire

Websters Pennine Bitter - 'Drives Out the Northern Thirst' - don't think so.

Foul stuff even with the likes of Shipstones around!

 

[Sean Thornton]

 

[Paisley Blade]

Yes. It was always Newcastle Exhibition for me when I lived in the North East as well. Alternatively it was Vaux's Strongarm.

Used to drink it in The Strawberry in 1983 which was just around the corner from my student digs. Always found it a bit sweet, but I usually managed.

 

[Paisley Blade]

That top photo reminds me of this...

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Lovely isn't it?

Would love to take that for a long drive!

The Austin Maxi ladies and gentleman. A fine vehicle in its day!

We had a purple one early 70's - MWE234K was the reg.

Once went to Torquay in it . 7 of us. Had to learn to walk again on arrival.

 

[Cheesebored]

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Linking in with the earlier pictures of Broomhall flats, I lived for 3 years 95-98 ish where the old flats used to be. They were new builds at the very bottom of Gell st. We used to occasionally frequent the Domino and Bath hotel which were the closest 2 boozers. The Domino was run by a northern Irishman called Dixie, a character with a reputation of someone not to be messed with. Strange looking pub.

 

[Tony]

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Kept well away from there.

 

[Tony]

First of 3. This one easy to place.

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Remember Old Jessie used to go in here. You could hear her from there to Wicker Arches.

 

[Tony]

Used to drink it in The Strawberry in 1983 which was just around the corner from my student digs. Always found it a bit sweet, but I usually managed.

Used to go in The Strawberry when at SJP. Real old dump of a pub. Wonder if it's still there as I'm looking to go there when football restarts. Wouldn't mind a 9 gal keg of 4X for about 65p. Keep me going all weekend.

 

[benn5712]

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Netherthorpre ?

 

[Andingmen]

I lived on the corner of Broomspring Lane and Brunswick Street around 1989 and the corner of Brunswick Street and Holberry Close around 93/94. It used to be pretty lively in those days. I bet the houses round there are quite costly now, it’s a good location for town.

For no earthly reason that I can recall, I took these pics around there also, all in October 1984.
Below, Brunswick St

Below, Wilkinson St

Below, Broomspring Lane.

I had a mate who lived on Williams St around the early/mid sixties, before it was redeveloped. We used to sneak up to Broomspring Lane sweet shop, but no further. The other side, particularly Havelock Sq area was a definite no-no to pre-adolescent lads....

 

[Paisley Blade]

Used to go in The Strawberry when at SJP. Real old dump of a pub. Wonder if it's still there as I'm looking to go there when football restarts. Wouldn't mind a 9 gal keg of 4X for about 65p. Keep me going all weekend.

100% still there , work a bit in Newcastle from time to time and had a nostalgic wander around there a few months ago.

 

[Lane Ender]

That top photo reminds me of this...

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Lovely isn't it?

Would love to take that for a long drive!

The Austin Maxi ladies and gentleman. A fine vehicle in its day!

Shocking motor what a rot box same with the Allegro.

 

[Inter_blade83]

For no earthly reason that I can recall, I took these pics around there also, all in October 1984.
Below, Brunswick St
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Below, Wilkinson St
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Below, Broomspring Lane.
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I had a mate who lived on Williams St around the early/mid sixties, before it was redeveloped. We used to sneak up to Broomspring Lane sweet shop, but no further. The other side, particularly Havelock Sq area was a definite no-no to pre-adolescent lads....

Early 90s when I was around 9/10 we weren't allow down Broomspring past Gloucester street.

 

[SW12 to S12 to S18]

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I once saw Ronnie Sharp and his band in there. They weren’t too bad either.

 

[Bert]

Bert's been in his garage and found another one.

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

A couple of pics from the booklet celebrating promotion in 1990. That lad will never make a manager - celebrating with Fanta. Mind you, he was telling things as they were - nightmare performance at West Ham!