Robin Hood Chase
inc Corporation Oaks
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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
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)
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 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
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.
THE GREAT WAR
D'HOOGHE, JACK
Rank: 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
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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. 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 Sources: Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour 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 St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as Clarence Poyser Sources: Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour |
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 St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as Frederick Pheasey Sources: Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour |
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 Nottingham and District Post Office Staff War Memorial as CE Shepperd St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as Charles Edward Sheppard Sources: Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour |
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
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour |
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
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour |
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 St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as William Waplington Sources: Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour |
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 St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as George Davies Page Sources: Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour |
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 Nottingham - Nottingham High School War Memorial as Taylor ER Nottingham - Employees of J B Lewis & Sons Nottingham and Ilkeston War Memorial as Eric R Taylor St Ann's Well Road Congregational Church War Memorial as ER Taylor St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial as Eric Rushbrook Taylor Sources: Commonwealth War Graves Commission Nottinghamshire Great War Roll of Honour |
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 |