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Byard Lane
Byard Lane is a pedestrianised shopping street in the city centre of Nottingham, England located between Fletcher Gate and Bridlesmith Gate. History Byard Lane has existed since the Middle Ages when it was known as Walleonelane, Walloonlane or Wooler Lane probably a corruption of Wall-On Lane as it abutted the town defences. In 1757, the early history of Methodism in the town had its roots here when Mary White hosted John Nelson and other early Methodists in her house in Chapel Court off Byard Lane. Chapel Court has now disappeared. In the early 19th century, the Harlequin Public House and Bakehouse was at the top of the street. In 1866 it became known as Dining Hall Street but it continued to be referred to by its former name and eventually Dining Hall Street was dropped and it reverted over time to Byard Lane. Notable buildings North side *5, Dining Rooms by Thomas Simpson 1865-66 Grade II listed. *7-9, by Hedley John Price. Grade II listed. *15, Cross Keys Public Hou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council is the local authority for the Unitary authorities of England, unitary authority of Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, England. It consists of 55 councillors, representing a total of 20 Wards of the United Kingdom, wards, elected every four years. The council is led by David Mellen, of the majority Labour Party (UK), Labour Party. The most recent elections were held on 2019 Nottingham City Council election, Thursday 2 May 2019. History Nottingham was an ancient borough. It was reformed under the Municipal Corporations Act 1835 to become a municipal borough, and when county councils were established in 1889 the town was administered separately from the rest of Nottinghamshire, being made its own county borough. When Nottingham was awarded city status in the United Kingdom, city status in 1897 the borough council was allowed to call itself Nottingham City Council. In 1974 Nottingham became a non-metropolitan district under the Local Government Act 1972, becoming a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nottingham City Centre
Nottingham city centre is the cultural, commercial, financial and historical heart of Nottingham, England. Nottingham's city centre represents the central area of the Greater Nottingham conurbation. The centre of the city is usually defined as the Old Market Square, one of the largest surviving town squares in the United Kingdom. Covering about 12,000 square metres, it is within the boundaries of the centuries-old Great Market Place, which covered about 22,000 square metres. A major redevelopment of the Old Market Square was completed in March 2007. Many of the main shopping streets abut the square, which is dominated by Nottingham's city hall. The building's landmark dome can be seen for miles around. Much of the ground floor of the building houses the Exchange Arcade, a boutique shopping centre. A Bohemian quarter of the city known as Hockley has gained popularity in recent years, situated close to the Lace Market area. The northwestern end of the city centre is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridlesmith Gate
Bridlesmith Gate is a pedestrianised shopping street in the city centre of Nottingham, England. It is located between Middle Pavement and Victoria Street. St. Peter's Gate and Bottle Lane stem off it along with Byard Lane. Bridlesmith Gate houses many designer stores such as Reiss, Ted Baker, Flannels and Kurt Geiger. History Bridlesmith Gate has existed since the Middle Ages. Until the 19th century it was the main shopping street in Nottingham, and formed part of a London to Leeds coach route. In 1819, the street was re-paved and gas lighting was installed by the Nottingham Gas Light and Coke Company. It was renamed Bond Street, after the street of the same name in London which was just becoming fashionable, however the name change was soon abandoned. The northern end was completely re-constructed and widened in 1852 and most of the street was pedestrianised in 1973. Notable buildings West side *4. (also 13 Poultry) Italian Renaissance in red brick with ashlar dressings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middle Ages
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and transitioned into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. The Middle Ages is the middle period of the three traditional divisions of Western history: classical antiquity, the medieval period, and the modern period. The medieval period is itself subdivided into the Early Early may refer to: History * The beginning or oldest part of a defined historical period, as opposed to middle or late periods, e.g.: ** Early Christianity ** Early modern Europe Places in the United States * Early, Iowa * Early, Texas * Early ..., High Middle Ages, High, and Late Middle Ages. Population decline, counterurbanisation, the collapse of centralized authority, invasions, and mass migrations of tribes, which had begun in late antiquity, continued i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Simpson (architect Of Nottingham)
Thomas Simpson (1816 - 16 March 1880) was an English architect based in Nottingham. Career He married Charlotte Lovett (1819-1848) in the Wesleyan Chapel, Melton Mowbray and they had the following children: *Alfred Simpson (1844-1847) *Mary Ann Simpson (1846-1939) *Charlotte Simpson (1848-1916) He married Rebecca Goodacre (1820-1899) on 17 April 1849 in St Paul’s Church, Nottingham and they had the following child: *Arthur Herbert Simpson (1854-1933) He represented St Mary’s Ward on the Nottingham Town Council, and later the Trent Ward. He died at his house in Baker Street, Nottingham on 16 March 1880. Notable works References {{DEFAULTSORT:Simpson, Thomas 1816 births 1880 deaths Architects from Nottingham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedley John Price
Hedley John Price ARIBA (1861 - 8 April 1905) was an English architect based in Nottingham. Career He was born in Liverpool in 1861, the son of John Price (b. 1829) and Mary (b. 1834). He was baptised on 22 September 1861 in St Anne’s Church, Stanley, Lancashire. He was educated at Nottingham School of Art where he was awarded a Bronze medal for his design for a cathedral and University College Nottingham. He studied as a pupil of Abraham Harrison Goodall for 5 years and then remained in this practice as his assistant for another 3 years. He was appointed Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects on 9 June 1884. He married Annie Mary Charlesworth in 1898, and his son Hubert H.C. Price was born in 1900. He died on 8 April 1905 at his home in The Park, Nottingham.and was buried in Church Cemetery, Nottingham Church Cemetery, also known as Rock Cemetery, is a place of burial in Nottingham, England which is Grade II* listed. It is situated at the south-east ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Evans JP
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and '' berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Evans (Jun)
Robert Evans FRIBA (25 February 1863 – 16 August 1927) was an English architect based in Nottingham. History He was born on 25 February 1863, in Nottingham, the son of Robert Evans JP and Sarah Ann Mulcock. He was educated at Rugby School and then articled to the firm of Evans and Jolley, in which his father was a partner. In 1894, when William Jolley left the partnership, father and son set up in partnership as Evans and Son. After the death of his father he was in a partnership with John Thomas Clark and John Woollatt as Evans, Clark and Woollatt. He was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1905 Robert Evans married Constance Katherine Holland, daughter of Charles Ashby Holland on 19 April 1893 at Hartshill, Staffordshire. They lived in Ravine House, Lenton Road, The Park, Nottingham and had three children: *Gwendolin Mary Evans (b. 1894) *Edith Cecily Evans (b. 1896) *Robert Holland Evans (b. 1904) He died on 16 August 1927 and left an est ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Smith (fashion Designer)
Sir Paul Brierley Smith (born 5 July 1946) is a British fashion designer. His reputation is founded on his designs for men's clothing, but his business has expanded into other areas as well. Smith was made a Royal Designer for Industry in 1991. His eponymous fashion company was founded in 1970 and has expanded into over 70 countries, selling its products via standalone stores, departments in high-end stores or malls, along with airport terminals, as well as the e-commerce section of its international website. Some of his brand's stores are recognized for their uniqueness and eccentricity, including the much-photographed vibrant, fluorescent pink flagship store in Los Angeles. Early life Smith was born in 1946 in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England, the son of Harold Smith, and is the youngest of three children. One of his early ambitions was to become a professional cyclist. He left school at the age of 15 to work in a Nottingham clothing warehouse, while practising cy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nottingham
Nottingham ( , locally ) is a city and unitary authority area in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England. It is located north-west of London, south-east of Sheffield and north-east of Birmingham. Nottingham has links to the legend of Robin Hood and to the lace-making, bicycle and tobacco industries. The city is also the county town of Nottinghamshire and the settlement was granted its city charter in 1897, as part of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Nottingham is a tourist destination; in 2018, the city received the second-highest number of overnight visitors in the Midlands and the highest number in the East Midlands. In 2020, Nottingham had an estimated population of 330,000. The wider conurbation, which includes many of the city's suburbs, has a population of 768,638. It is the largest urban area in the East Midlands and the second-largest in the Midlands. Its Functional Urban Area, the largest in the East Midlands, has a population of 919,484. The popu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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