Robin Hood Chase
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Entrance to Robin Hood Chase 1905 "Entrance to recreational avenue walkway. Developed as a public leisure space promenade (along with Queen's Walk, The Arboretum, The Forest and Castle Grounds) after the 1845 Enclosure Act, because of concern about providing leisure interests for the working classes."
Entrance to Robin Hood Chase, St Anns Well Road, Nottingham
Entrance to recreational avenue walkway. Developed as a public leisure space promenade (along with Corporation Oaks, Queen's Walk, The Arboretum, The Forest and Castle Grounds) after the 1845 Enclosure Act, because of concern about providing leisure interests for the working classes.
Date of Image: c 1905
Margaret Beaman aged 4 on Corporation Oaks
Kellys Directory 1956
Initially it was one of several malthouses scattered around areas like St Ann's. In 1911 it became the Robin Hood Picture Palace closing in 1932. It was located close to Robin Hood Chase, between Little John Street and St Ann's Well Road toward the city direction. St Ann's Church was a little higher up the road in the Mapperley direction the location of Robin Hood's Well. P R CooperCo Ltd Childrenswear Manufacturers.
It was behind the public conveniences, then positioned so conveniently. it was a small cul-de-sac I believe called St John's. Until around the time of the enclosure and the starting of the new town St Ann's had been a local leisure and visitor attraction based primarily around the legend of Robin Hood. Robin Hood Chase was part of a Victorian recreational plan for the new town of Nottingham, the name retaining some link with the legend of Robin Hood beyond the loss of the St Ann's and Robin Hood Well. It is likely that the name is linked to the chase of Robin Hood, who, in later legend was pursued by the King from Nottingham to York, but it is legend and not dissimilar, like the new town, later known as the old St Ann's lost to the decisions of Councillors, unfortunately few are gifted with foresight but many with hindsight. I hope this helps. (Paul Key)
Situated on St Ann’s Well Road at the end of Robin Hood Chase. Opened Thursday 13th April 1911. Two shows nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to 1s. Closed Saturday 9th January 1932.
Situated on St Ann’s Well Road at the end of Robin Hood Chase. Opened Thursday 13th April 1911. Two shows nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to 1s. Closed Saturday 9th January 1932.
A more genteel time? Carriages at 8
This was from St Ann's Well road end St Ann's Church was on the opposite corner.
1901
1906
This was the last wedding to be held at the Chase Mission in 1965 before it was pulled down
Robin Hood Chase and St Anns Church 1910
1905 entrance to rec walkway
1908
Locksley House at the southern end of Robin hood Chase. Photo supplied by Stan Clark (click on this image to read more)
1900-1910
1905
My grandparents lived here: 126 Robin Hood Chase. This photo must be pre Second World War as the railings were removed to be melted down for ammunition.
.....Jenny Ireland
1912
1905
This is me and my sister Carol outside our home at the bottom of Robin Hood Chase in 1963...John McVitty
Entrance to recreational avenue walkway. Developed as a public leisure space promenade (along with Corporation Oaks, Queen's Walk, The Arboretum, The Forest and Castle Grounds) after the 1845 Enclosure Act, because of concern about providing leisure interests for the working classes.
Date of Image: c 1905
1971
Facebook Group conversations:
1) "Did anyone live on the chase during the 60s and 70s
2) Hi everyone just joined the group (December 2013). I used to live in the first old house on the left ( now an hostel I believe ) ) on Robin Hood Chase in the early 50s, attended Elm Avenue Juniors. My grandparents lived at 42 Cathcart Street ( Smith ) and their local was the Gardeners at the bottom of the street, there is a photo of the gardeners outing and my grandfather Dick Smith is on the the left of the group and my uncle bob with glasses is in the middle crouching down and looking to his left.
3) Thankyou for letting me join this group (Oct 2013). I can't wait to dig out some photos. I moved onto Robin Hood Chase in 1970 but before that I lived where Mellors Lodge is now opposite the old Corona pop factory. I now live again on Robin Hood Chase next door to the house I grew up in and which my mum still lives in.
4) I was born at 4 Robin Hood Chase and lived there till I was 16. My father owned the cycle shop on St Ann's Well Road nearly opposite the Cavendish Cinema. I worked on Saturday morning at a bakers shop just along from from the pork butchers shop. I have very fond memories from back then. I will have to search through the photos to see if I have anything to add.
1) "Did anyone live on the chase during the 60s and 70s
2) Hi everyone just joined the group (December 2013). I used to live in the first old house on the left ( now an hostel I believe ) ) on Robin Hood Chase in the early 50s, attended Elm Avenue Juniors. My grandparents lived at 42 Cathcart Street ( Smith ) and their local was the Gardeners at the bottom of the street, there is a photo of the gardeners outing and my grandfather Dick Smith is on the the left of the group and my uncle bob with glasses is in the middle crouching down and looking to his left.
3) Thankyou for letting me join this group (Oct 2013). I can't wait to dig out some photos. I moved onto Robin Hood Chase in 1970 but before that I lived where Mellors Lodge is now opposite the old Corona pop factory. I now live again on Robin Hood Chase next door to the house I grew up in and which my mum still lives in.
4) I was born at 4 Robin Hood Chase and lived there till I was 16. My father owned the cycle shop on St Ann's Well Road nearly opposite the Cavendish Cinema. I worked on Saturday morning at a bakers shop just along from from the pork butchers shop. I have very fond memories from back then. I will have to search through the photos to see if I have anything to add.
approaching Robin Hood Chase on St Ann's Well Rd
1908
1905 entrance to rec walkway
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1912
1971
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I recognise the lady on the left,she used to go in the Chase Tavern pub and I think she played for the darts team.Unfortunately I can’t remember her name.
Was it Nancy Hallam?
possibly Edith (Eddie Ripon)?
Unfortunately I only know names of 2 of the ladies- my grandma and Edie Hirt who is next to the lady with the dog.
.....image from Tracy Simpson
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ALDOUS, STEWART JOHN
Rank:
Captain
Date of Death:
25/03/1916
Age:
38
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
5th Bn.
Grave Reference:
I. C. 1.
Cemetery:
ECOIVRES MILITARY CEMETERY, MONT-ST. ELOI
Additional Information:
Eldest son of the Rev. John Clement Primrose Aldous and Alicia Mary Aldous, of St. Ann's Vicarage, Nottingham. Native of Dartmouth.
Remembered on
Rank:
Captain
Date of Death:
25/03/1916
Age:
38
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
5th Bn.
Grave Reference:
I. C. 1.
Cemetery:
ECOIVRES MILITARY CEMETERY, MONT-ST. ELOI
Additional Information:
Eldest son of the Rev. John Clement Primrose Aldous and Alicia Mary Aldous, of St. Ann's Vicarage, Nottingham. Native of Dartmouth.
Remembered on
- St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as Stewart John Aldous
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
D'HOOGHE, JACKRank:
Lance Corporal Service No: 19053 Date of Death: 3/07/1916 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Suffolk Regiment 7th Bn. Panel Reference: Pier and Face 1 C and 2 A. Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Son of Thomas Henry and Kate Clara D'Hooghe, of 64, Robin Hood Chase, Nottingham. Family History He was the son of Thomas Henry and Kate Clara D'Hooghe of 64 Robin Hood Chase Nottingham. Christened as Henry Taylor but known as 'Jack' by family & friends. Remembered on
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CLIFF, Harry Leslie
Rank
Lance Corporal
Service number
13755
Date of death
30 Jan 1916
Age at death
20
Family History
Harry Leslie Cliff was born in 1895 the son of John a lace warehouse man and his first wife Louisa Cliff( née Harmston). His father was born in 1865 at Nottingham and his mother in 1867 at Canwick, Lincolnshire. Married in 1892, they lived at 35 Marple Street Nottingham. Harry’s mother died in 1904 and his father married Mar Emma Foster. Their son Charles Cecil Cliff was born in 1910. In 1911 they lived at 118 Robin Hood Chase Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
He was a law clerk in 1911.
Military Unit
12th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers
Military History
Harry Leslie Cliff, enlisted at Nottingham and landed in France on 9th September 1915.
He is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France Grave Reference: II C 97
Remembered on
Rank
Lance Corporal
Service number
13755
Date of death
30 Jan 1916
Age at death
20
Family History
Harry Leslie Cliff was born in 1895 the son of John a lace warehouse man and his first wife Louisa Cliff( née Harmston). His father was born in 1865 at Nottingham and his mother in 1867 at Canwick, Lincolnshire. Married in 1892, they lived at 35 Marple Street Nottingham. Harry’s mother died in 1904 and his father married Mar Emma Foster. Their son Charles Cecil Cliff was born in 1910. In 1911 they lived at 118 Robin Hood Chase Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
He was a law clerk in 1911.
Military Unit
12th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers
Military History
Harry Leslie Cliff, enlisted at Nottingham and landed in France on 9th September 1915.
He is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France Grave Reference: II C 97
Remembered on
- St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as Harry Leslie Cliff
- Commission War Graves Commission
PHEASEY, REUBEN
Rank:
Corporal
Service No:
16234
Date of Death:
31/07/1915
Regiment/Service:
Royal Garrison Artillery
12th Siege Bty.
Grave Reference:
III. E. 6.
Cemetery:
VLAMERTINGHE MILITARY CEMETERY
Family History
He was the son of Robert and Maria Pheasey and the brother of Ernest, Robert (died Nottingham 1911), Frederick (killed in action 15/10/1917) and Gertrude Pheasey. In 1891 they lived at 31 Storer Street Sneinton Nottingham. In 1901 he was living in barracks at Dover. In 1911 he married Mary F Peel at Sheffield and their son George was born in 1912. Employment/Hobbies He was a professional soldier
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Remembered on
St Ann's Well Road Congregational Church War Memorial as RC Pheasey
St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as Reuben Pheasey
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Born in Nottingham - census 1891 living in storer st Sneinton with mother Maria- 1901 and living in dover barracks - gunner 1911 effectst record. His brother robert died in nottm in 1911. His brother Frederick died 15 October 1917 Somme, France; sisters gertrude ann and mabel Lilian in 1911 were living at 22 Robin Hood Chase (13 rooms) nieces of Joseph (85) and Annie Lee. (Annie Pheasey) also at this address was Annies sister Jane aged 53 - private means all three….Gertrude was assisting relative, Mabel was a hosiery hand at Lewis * Co, (research Mavis Paskulich)
Rank:
Corporal
Service No:
16234
Date of Death:
31/07/1915
Regiment/Service:
Royal Garrison Artillery
12th Siege Bty.
Grave Reference:
III. E. 6.
Cemetery:
VLAMERTINGHE MILITARY CEMETERY
Family History
He was the son of Robert and Maria Pheasey and the brother of Ernest, Robert (died Nottingham 1911), Frederick (killed in action 15/10/1917) and Gertrude Pheasey. In 1891 they lived at 31 Storer Street Sneinton Nottingham. In 1901 he was living in barracks at Dover. In 1911 he married Mary F Peel at Sheffield and their son George was born in 1912. Employment/Hobbies He was a professional soldier
.
Remembered on
St Ann's Well Road Congregational Church War Memorial as RC Pheasey
St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as Reuben Pheasey
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Born in Nottingham - census 1891 living in storer st Sneinton with mother Maria- 1901 and living in dover barracks - gunner 1911 effectst record. His brother robert died in nottm in 1911. His brother Frederick died 15 October 1917 Somme, France; sisters gertrude ann and mabel Lilian in 1911 were living at 22 Robin Hood Chase (13 rooms) nieces of Joseph (85) and Annie Lee. (Annie Pheasey) also at this address was Annies sister Jane aged 53 - private means all three….Gertrude was assisting relative, Mabel was a hosiery hand at Lewis * Co, (research Mavis Paskulich)
POYSER, CLARENCE BERTRAM
Rank:
Private
Service No:
750
Date of Death:
3/12/1916
Age:
19
Regiment/Service:
Australian Light Horse 1st
Grave Reference:
4391
Cemetery:
NOTTINGHAM GENERAL CEMETERY
Family History
(Served As Wilson). He was the son of Ernest Arthur and Norah Mary Poyser. In 1911 they lived at 143 Robin Hood Chase St Ann's, Nottingham before moving to Woodborough Road, Nottingham (Evening Post December 4, 1916) and later at 138 Robinson Road Mapperly (C.W.G.C.)
Military History
Pte. Poyser served with the 1st Australian Light Horse, but under the name of Wilson.He had previously served in the Dardanelles. He died in Nottingham from pneumonia and was buried in the General Cemetery, Nottingham. (Evening Post December 4, 1916)
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
750
Date of Death:
3/12/1916
Age:
19
Regiment/Service:
Australian Light Horse 1st
Grave Reference:
4391
Cemetery:
NOTTINGHAM GENERAL CEMETERY
Family History
(Served As Wilson). He was the son of Ernest Arthur and Norah Mary Poyser. In 1911 they lived at 143 Robin Hood Chase St Ann's, Nottingham before moving to Woodborough Road, Nottingham (Evening Post December 4, 1916) and later at 138 Robinson Road Mapperly (C.W.G.C.)
Military History
Pte. Poyser served with the 1st Australian Light Horse, but under the name of Wilson.He had previously served in the Dardanelles. He died in Nottingham from pneumonia and was buried in the General Cemetery, Nottingham. (Evening Post December 4, 1916)
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PHEASEY, Frederick Charles
Rank:
Private
Service No:
285130
Date of Death:
15/10/1917
Regiment/Service:
Northumberland Fusiliers
21st (Tyneside Scottish) Bn.
Grave Reference:
XI. I. 3.
Cemetery:
DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY
Family History
He was the son of Robert and Maria Pheasey and the brother of Ernest, Robert (died Nottingham 1911), Frederick (killed in action 15/10/1917) and Gertrude Pheasey. In 1891 they lived at 31 Storer Street Sneinton Nottingham. He was the husband of Ada (née Wildman) Pheasey and the father of Florence and Lily Irene Pheasey. In 1911 they lived at 12 Brown's Yard Cattle Folds Lane Sheffield.
Employment/Hobbies
He was a bricklayer's labourer in 1911.
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
285130
Date of Death:
15/10/1917
Regiment/Service:
Northumberland Fusiliers
21st (Tyneside Scottish) Bn.
Grave Reference:
XI. I. 3.
Cemetery:
DOZINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY
Family History
He was the son of Robert and Maria Pheasey and the brother of Ernest, Robert (died Nottingham 1911), Frederick (killed in action 15/10/1917) and Gertrude Pheasey. In 1891 they lived at 31 Storer Street Sneinton Nottingham. He was the husband of Ada (née Wildman) Pheasey and the father of Florence and Lily Irene Pheasey. In 1911 they lived at 12 Brown's Yard Cattle Folds Lane Sheffield.
Employment/Hobbies
He was a bricklayer's labourer in 1911.
Remembered on
SHEPPARD, CHARLES EDWARD
Rank:
Private
Service No:
11311
Date of Death:
9/04/1916
Age:
29
Regiment/Service:
Grenadier Guards
3rd Bn.
Grave Reference:
D. 9.
Cemetery:
POTIJZE BURIAL GROUND CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Husband of Florence Lavinia Sheppard (nee Holford), of 123, The Chase, Nottingham.
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
11311
Date of Death:
9/04/1916
Age:
29
Regiment/Service:
Grenadier Guards
3rd Bn.
Grave Reference:
D. 9.
Cemetery:
POTIJZE BURIAL GROUND CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Husband of Florence Lavinia Sheppard (nee Holford), of 123, The Chase, Nottingham.
Remembered on
GARTON, WILLIAM
Rank:
Private
Service No:
17262
Date of Death:
14/02/1916
Age:
23
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
10th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Panel 39 and 41.
Memorial:
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of William H. Garton, of Brighton House, Robin Hood Chase, Nottingham; husband of Stella May Garton, of 11, Claypole Rd., Nottingham.
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
17262
Date of Death:
14/02/1916
Age:
23
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
10th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Panel 39 and 41.
Memorial:
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of William H. Garton, of Brighton House, Robin Hood Chase, Nottingham; husband of Stella May Garton, of 11, Claypole Rd., Nottingham.
Remembered on
WAPLINGTON, WILLIAM
Rank:
Lance Serjeant
Service No:
12396
Date of Death:
21/03/1918
Age:
22
Regiment/Service:
Northumberland Fusiliers
14th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Panel 16 to 18.
Memorial:
POZIERES MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of Walter Waplington, of 2, Robin Hood Chase, Nottingham.
Military History
L. Sgt. Waplington enlisted in Nottingham, and was reported missing on 21/03/1918 on the first day of the German offensive, Operation Michael. He was reported missing and his death was not confirmed until June 1919 (Evening Post, June 12, 1919).
Remembered on
Rank:
Lance Serjeant
Service No:
12396
Date of Death:
21/03/1918
Age:
22
Regiment/Service:
Northumberland Fusiliers
14th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Panel 16 to 18.
Memorial:
POZIERES MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of Walter Waplington, of 2, Robin Hood Chase, Nottingham.
Military History
L. Sgt. Waplington enlisted in Nottingham, and was reported missing on 21/03/1918 on the first day of the German offensive, Operation Michael. He was reported missing and his death was not confirmed until June 1919 (Evening Post, June 12, 1919).
Remembered on
PAGE, GEORGE DAVIES
Rank:
Lieutenant
Service No:
12/48
Date of Death:
6/10/1916
Age:
39
Regiment/Service:
Auckland Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
2nd Bn.
Grave Reference:
I. B. 59.
Cemetery:
ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of James and Eleanor Page, of Nottingham, England; husband of Jessie Liston Page, of 11, Everton Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand. Also served in Egypt and Gallipoli.
Family History
He was the son of James and Eleanor Page and the brother of Peggy, Thomas, Margaret and Cybill Page. In 1881 they lived at 144 Robin Hood's Chase St Ann's Nottingham. He was the husband of Jessie Lipton Page of 11 Everton Terrace Wellington New Zealand. Also served in Egypt and Gallipoli.
Remembered on
Rank:
Lieutenant
Service No:
12/48
Date of Death:
6/10/1916
Age:
39
Regiment/Service:
Auckland Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
2nd Bn.
Grave Reference:
I. B. 59.
Cemetery:
ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of James and Eleanor Page, of Nottingham, England; husband of Jessie Liston Page, of 11, Everton Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand. Also served in Egypt and Gallipoli.
Family History
He was the son of James and Eleanor Page and the brother of Peggy, Thomas, Margaret and Cybill Page. In 1881 they lived at 144 Robin Hood's Chase St Ann's Nottingham. He was the husband of Jessie Lipton Page of 11 Everton Terrace Wellington New Zealand. Also served in Egypt and Gallipoli.
Remembered on
TAYLOR, ERIC RUSHBROOK
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Service No:
R/7945
Date of Death:
24/08/1916
Regiment/Service:
King's Royal Rifle Corps
8th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Pier and Face 13 A and 13 B.
Memorial:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Family History
He was the only child of Arthur, a book seller, and Amelia Taylor (nee Welton) of 78 Robin Hood Chase Nottingham
Employment/Hobbies
He was educated at Nottingham High School. He was employed by JB Lewis & Co.
Military History
Taylor enlisted at Nottingham and went to France 6th August 1915. 8th (Service) Battalion, The King's Royal Rifle Corps was raised at Winchester on 21st of August 1914 as part of Kitchener's First New Army and joined 41st Brigade, 14th (Light) Division. They trained at Aldershot, moving to Grayshott in November and to Bordon in February 1915, returning to Aldershot in March 1915. They proceeded to France, landing at Boulogne on the 19th of May 1915. They fought in the The Action of Hooge, being the first division to be attacked by flamethrowers. They were in action in The Second Attack on Bellewaarde. In 1916 they were on the Somme seeing action in The Battle of Delville Wood and The Battle of Flers-Courcelette. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Theipval Memorial.
Extra Information
8th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps (41st Brigade - 14th Light Division) Delville Wood / Brewery trenches - 15th/25th August The 8th KRRC suffered 95 fatal casualties during this period.
Remembered on
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Service No:
R/7945
Date of Death:
24/08/1916
Regiment/Service:
King's Royal Rifle Corps
8th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Pier and Face 13 A and 13 B.
Memorial:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Family History
He was the only child of Arthur, a book seller, and Amelia Taylor (nee Welton) of 78 Robin Hood Chase Nottingham
Employment/Hobbies
He was educated at Nottingham High School. He was employed by JB Lewis & Co.
Military History
Taylor enlisted at Nottingham and went to France 6th August 1915. 8th (Service) Battalion, The King's Royal Rifle Corps was raised at Winchester on 21st of August 1914 as part of Kitchener's First New Army and joined 41st Brigade, 14th (Light) Division. They trained at Aldershot, moving to Grayshott in November and to Bordon in February 1915, returning to Aldershot in March 1915. They proceeded to France, landing at Boulogne on the 19th of May 1915. They fought in the The Action of Hooge, being the first division to be attacked by flamethrowers. They were in action in The Second Attack on Bellewaarde. In 1916 they were on the Somme seeing action in The Battle of Delville Wood and The Battle of Flers-Courcelette. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Theipval Memorial.
Extra Information
8th Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps (41st Brigade - 14th Light Division) Delville Wood / Brewery trenches - 15th/25th August The 8th KRRC suffered 95 fatal casualties during this period.
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HOPPER, Bertie Charles
Birth Year: abt 1890 Residence Place: 86 The Chase, St Ann's Well Rd Nottingham Enlistment Age: 25 Enlistment Year: 1915 Regimental Number: 70110 Regiment Name: Army Service Corps |
MARCER, James William
Birth year: abt 1880 Residence Place 59 Robin Hood chase Enlistment age 35 Enlistment year: 1915 Occupation: traveller Military unit North Staffordshire (Prince of Wales's) Regiment Demob 1920 |