Now I’ve had a chance to have a second (longer) look, it seems that some of the pubs I thought had been closed must have reopened, possibly due to appeals. I’m still puzzled by a few things such as the assertion that the Halton Tavern was demolished as I thought this building still existed as private housing. It’ll take a while to get used to the navigation, but I dare say I’ll get used to it.

A very interesting site.

2 Responses to “Second look”

  1. Terry says:

    There seems to be a slight misunderstanding or error regarding the time I used at the Nelson. I used the pub throughout the 1970s and the early 1980s, after which I only made occasional visits. Like many of the old crowd, I still make the odd visit to the pub, although it’s mainly out of nostalgia these days.

    I celebrated my 18th birthday in the Nellie. When Shipley found out, he remarked “But you’ve been coming in here for…” He then paused for a second and said… I’d better keep things clean and not repeat the single syllable word he called me.

    On another occassion I recall Shipley dancing with a blow up doll that had appeared from heaven knows where. Unexpectedly, wife Tracey appeared from upstairs with daggers behind her eyes. I think it’s the only occassion anyone ever saw Shipley lost for words.

    What I cannot emphasise enough is that both Tony and Tracey had hearts of gold. The esteme with which they are remembered is demonstrated by the fact that people still talk about them with enormous affection and respect today, nearly 20 years after they left the pub.

    RIP Tony Shipley,

  2. David says:

    In a previous comment you mentioned “the Anchor and Nelson crowd” and that perhaps other landlords ie the Golden Hind, might have had a slight fear of it ? Can you tell us more ?

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