Does anyone have any History about the Norton Pub, Meadowhead?

[tasha_78_1]

We used to go there regularly when we were first married in the early 70s. Everyone just called it The Berni then. It had separate steak and duck restaurants. It was quite a classy place to eat back then. I remember Brocklehursts garage opposite and the whole area around the crossroads (there wasnt a roundabout then, just traffic lights) was called Four Lane Ends

[Fantasia X]

I remember my late Father and I used to got into the Turpin's bar. He used to have a chat with Mary. His name was Harry Athorn.We had moved from Maugerhey on to the old Grennel Estate.

 

You're David Athorns Sister that used to live in the converted stable block at Norton Hall?

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Edited November 27, 2011 by Fantasia X

[Fantasia X]

I remember Benbo Benbridge used to be the manager there in the 70's too!

[kath2ivan]

Hello Fantasia x

 

Sorry love no. That was our (David's) and I older sister Eileen. Did your husband work at the hospital as a Porter? Geoff Watts also worked there.

[orielanne]

It was the site of an old posting inn,before the Plague went to Derbishire,the coach would stop there to pick up goods and deliver them, also passengers.A coach carrying cotton goods came up from London when the plague was rampant there but because of delays on the route, instead of stopping at Norton, went straight on to Eyam,and practically wiped out the whole village

[kath2ivan]

orielanne. Thank you for that piece of local history. That is the sort that I like.

 

Respects. Ivan of kath2ivan.

[Fantasia X]

Hello Kath, my Mum worked at Jessops annexe. I was at Norton Free with David, Harry was my Dads mate, your dad was a skilled dry-stone waller. Remember your Mum too from Maugerhay. As a child we used to visit and play down there. Also recall them moving down to Bocking Lane area. A good family and it was all a long time ago in both our family histories!

[kath2ivan]

Hello Fantasia X

 

Hello love nice to hear from you. Respectfully. What is your real name? Did you go to Gleadless Valley School with him? We moved to Greenhill Avenue.Christopher eventually bought the house and redeveloped it. Thank you for all the compliments.

 

Hope to hear from you soon.Lets catch up after all these years.

 

Kath.

[Gonzo1979]

Can anyone remember Kevin the landlord, not sure if he still there or not or even if its still open lol

[cliff1]

We had our wedding reception at the Norton Hotel in 1964. I think the caterers were called Spittlehouses. Also remember the bowling alley then the duck bar. Don't like the white paint on the outside bricks.