Lord Horn (again) 133 Posted September 12, 2023 And another one 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Horn (again) 133 Posted September 12, 2023 I think this is a George Plunkett one from 1935. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Horn (again) 133 Posted September 12, 2023 And, finally, one of the burnt out City Stand in 1986. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benchwarmer 625 Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) On 10/09/2023 at 18:28, nutty nigel said: Brilliant thread! So many memories. The bridge used to open a lot and Nortwich was quite a busy port. My nan used to have her hair done on Thorpe Road and while she was there my grandad would take me to have a look at what was gorn on up riverside. The big ships would be there with cranes unloading often timber but coal too. The ships would then turn where the wide corner bit of the river is. (I guess it has a name!) and the bridge would go up to let them back. I always hoped the bridge would be up... I've got lots of pictures but can never find them (not mine but pics I've saved for reminiscnce.) There is this one.. And this link has some great 'then and now' pictures... https://www.broadlandmemories.co.uk/thenandnow4.html I remember it well. My dad sometimes took a pile of old newspapers to Warmingers on Ber Street, who used to pay for waste paper by weight, before heading down towards the river. There was always suffen gorn on. One Saturday the bridge got stuck open at about 1pm on a matchday, both fans and players were marooned on the King Street side, it was chaos. Edited September 14, 2023 by benchwarmer 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,585 Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Lord Horn (again) said: And, finally, one of the burnt out City Stand in 1986. 1984, I think, and that looks like the first game afterwards, in which we beat QPR 2-0. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheva 124 Posted September 12, 2023 Jolly Maltsters was the pub with the outside **** house, good for a quick slash before the match. Recall a rowdy little punch of Chelsea in there pre one night match, could of been the semi ‘fog’ one or replay. The Kingsway was allegedly a fence in the 80’s, lived opposite for a short time, so could leave at 2.50 and home by 5! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy 745 Posted September 12, 2023 4 hours ago, TIL 1010 said: Can't help too much with identifying anybody @nutty nigel other than it is @Kathy bottom right. No, I've never owned a Lizz Truss hat and I'd be as tall as those blokes. Cant help sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,834 Posted September 13, 2023 11 hours ago, TIL 1010 said: Can't help too much with identifying anybody @nutty nigel other than it is @Kathy bottom right. Brian,Brian, Reg, Stan, Stan, Brian, Reg, Reg, Brian, Brian's wife (not Kathy) and Stan (maybe, could be Reg.) Window. Brian, Reg, Reg, Brian, Stan and Peter (?). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,436 Posted September 13, 2023 On 11/09/2023 at 08:15, Peregrine Shorts said: the shop down the steps between the railway bridge and the Clarence Harbour always seemed to keep the glaziers busy That's a memory 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,436 Posted September 13, 2023 14 hours ago, Lord Horn (again) said: I know I should have copyrighted that photo of Coppell taking the corner at the River End but I'm glad it's out there for all to see. Probably one of the best footie photos that I have taken, albeit with a cheap film camera at the end of the 70's! Glad I captured the old River End as I first remember it (apart from the old payment gate between it and the pre-seated South Stand). Wow. I didn't know that. That's brilliant. I did nick that Steve Coppell image for a post I put on a Facebook page which was about the picture of the River End (above) I am happy to go back and credit you 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Horn (again) 133 Posted September 13, 2023 55 minutes ago, Wings of a Sparrow said: Wow. I didn't know that. That's brilliant. I did nick that Steve Coppell image for a post I put on a Facebook page which was about the picture of the River End (above) I am happy to go back and credit you 👍 No probs - I think I originally put it out there on the Geograph website where images can be shared freely. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Horn (again) 133 Posted September 13, 2023 13 hours ago, PurpleCanary said: 1984, I think, and that looks like the first game afterwards, in which we beat QPR 2-0. There goes the old senility again - I stand corrected. It was the QPR match on 27 October 1984. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,798 Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) As the fire of 1984 has been mentioned.... and before anybody asks no not a relation. Edited September 13, 2023 by TIL 1010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy 745 Posted September 13, 2023 I may have to get the John Manning photo out again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,547 Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) On 10/09/2023 at 18:28, nutty nigel said: Brilliant thread! So many memories. The bridge used to open a lot and Nortwich was quite a busy port. My nan used to have her hair done on Thorpe Road and while she was there my grandad would take me to have a look at what was gorn on up riverside. The big ships would be there with cranes unloading often timber but coal too. The ships would then turn where the wide corner bit of the river is. (I guess it has a name!) and the bridge would go up to let them back. I always hoped the bridge would be up... I've got lots of pictures but can never find them (not mine but pics I've saved for reminiscnce.) There is this one.. And this link has some great 'then and now' pictures... https://www.broadlandmemories.co.uk/thenandnow4.html This brings back a memory of mine. Many years ago, I was at an orchestra practice in one of the warehouses in King Street that backed on to the river. One of these large boats came past the window. It seemed to take up the whole river, like you could step on it from one side and climb out the other. I had the idea to blow my trombone directly at it, imitating a ship's hooter. I thought it was funny at the time, but it caused mayhem on the ship, people running backwards and forwards looking to see what had made that horrendous noise and what they were going to collide with..... Edited September 13, 2023 by lake district canary 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,430 Posted September 13, 2023 Taking the knee even then?! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top corner 229 Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Lord Horn (again) said: There goes the old senility again - I stand corrected. It was the QPR match on 27 October 1984. If I remember correctly, the sponsors of QPR at the time was Guinness & Guinness gave QPR a load of Guinness to give to the builders/demolition men who were working on the City Stand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,585 Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, lake district canary said: This brings back a memory of mine. I was at an orchestra practice in one of the warehouses in King Street that backed on to the river. One of these large boats came past the window. It seemed to take up the whole river, like you could step on it from one side and climb out the other. I has the idea to blow my trombone directly at it, imitating a ship's hooter. I thought it was funny at the time, but it caused mayhem on the ship, people running backwards and forwards looking to see what had made that horrendous noise and what they were going to collide with..... Great story! This is a long time ago, but I used to scull on the river, a bit downstream from the city centre, around Whitlingham, and these boats woud hove into view. Strictly speaking steam should have given way to oar-power but of course one had to head for the bank as quickly as possible... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K Lo 229 Posted September 13, 2023 On 12/09/2023 at 10:13, Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB said: Many thanks for sharing this, the bridge opened more recently than I thought. The story re TS Lord Nelson passed me by, but a quick search reveals she ended up as a cafe in Melton boatyard near Woodbridge, seems a bot of a sad end............ Glad I could share some information ! Not much of a sad end IMO though. It's still floating and still in use. Unlike the sad demise of the Golden Galleon that was in Yarmouth as a day trip boat after seeing service in WW2 but then sadly ended up being scrapped. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton canary 135 Posted September 13, 2023 On 10/09/2023 at 15:43, Peregrine Shorts said: On strike at Laurence Scott Ha, ha I work there, owned by the Chinese now ( not good ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peregrine Shorts 332 Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) Boulton and Paul’s Riverside Works 1939, just before it was bombed in the Blitz. The stadium of Norwich City FC can be seen to the right Edited September 13, 2023 by Peregrine Shorts 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,643 Posted September 13, 2023 4 hours ago, lake district canary said: This brings back a memory of mine. Many years ago, I was at an orchestra practice in one of the warehouses in King Street that backed on to the river. One of these large boats came past the window. It seemed to take up the whole river, like you could step on it from one side and climb out the other. I had the idea to blow my trombone directly at it, imitating a ship's hooter. I thought it was funny at the time, but it caused mayhem on the ship, people running backwards and forwards looking to see what had made that horrendous noise and what they were going to collide with..... That's a great story Lakey. And you describe perfectly how big those ships were coming into the City. The river must have been dredged regularly. They'd surely get stuck if it was tried today. Do you still play the trombone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,643 Posted September 13, 2023 23 minutes ago, Peregrine Shorts said: An aerial view, mostly Boulton & Paul Love this. You can see how narrow Carrow Road was between the Main Stand and Boulto & Paul's. If it was a 30,000+ crowd it was certainly a tight fit. You could almost lift your feet and be carried to riverside! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,001 Posted September 13, 2023 29 minutes ago, nutty nigel said: Love this. You can see how narrow Carrow Road was between the Main Stand and Boulto & Paul's. If it was a 30,000+ crowd it was certainly a tight fit. You could almost lift your feet and be carried to riverside! I'd forgotten about that. Small steps and God help anyone trying to walk towards the Barclay! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,083 Posted September 13, 2023 The stand that burnt down still looks on par with the one still standing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,547 Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, nutty nigel said: That's a great story Lakey. And you describe perfectly how big those ships were coming into the City. The river must have been dredged regularly. They'd surely get stuck if it was tried today. Do you still play the trombone? I try, but it still sounds a bit like a foghorn........ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunieboy77 73 Posted September 13, 2023 Is this an air raid shelter near the tower bottom left area? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 508 Posted September 13, 2023 On 11/09/2023 at 09:51, TIL 1010 said: It was Stan Springall who was the father of our very own @Crafty Canary and @Tangible Fixed Assets anyone?. The old supporters association was an important contributor to club funds in the days before money flooded in from TV worlwide contracts. They paid the fee for Gerry Howshall from WBA (£40000) and contributed to several other player signings. The roof or the corner infill between the South Stand and Barclay was funded (fully or in part I’m not sure) by the NCFSA. Tangible, another brother and I ran the club shop in the rebuilt City stand for quite a few seasons before the club took it over. Dad loved the club and was a good friend of Geoff Watling which gave me the occasional opportunity to travel with the directors to away games. Happy days long lost to the influence of the influx of money in the game. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewNestCarrow 203 Posted September 14, 2023 On 11/09/2023 at 09:51, TIL 1010 said: It was Stan Springall who was the father of our very own @Crafty Canary and @Tangible Fixed Assets anyone?. For a few seasons the Springall boys used to sit (near me) in the old Main Stand; above the tunnel, about four rows from the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites