The changing face of Chapeltown

[mafya]

A fourth vape shop is due to open soon in Chapeltown

Should this type of use be subject to stronger planning regulations (like book makers) given the addictive nature of their products?

 

Chapeltown's 'shopping' offer now largely consists of estate agents, vape shops and hair/beauty salons

 

What else would run there? Everyone goes to supermarkets or online coz it’s cheaper so not many businesses are viable apart from ones that can’t be run online.

Edited September 7, 2018 by mafya

[Roger3]

I worked at Chapeltown garage in the mid seventies and northern homes were still building in the area ,at the time it was a nice place to work, but not as busy as it is now.

 

If you worked for Chapeltown Garage you might remember Mr Harper, first name fails me, he looked after my cars after he left and got married.

[lil-minx92]

Woohoo! The Chapeltown Tap House & Gin bar is starting to look good in the railway arch, cant wait for it to open. The chinese next door has smartened itself up and with a Costa coffee opening and the old HSBC being renovated into a decent pub/eatery Chapeltown seems to be on the up!

Anyone know what days the market is on? Is it any good?

[kidneystone]

Woohoo! The Chapeltown Tap House & Gin bar is starting to look good in the railway arch, cant wait for it to open. The chinese next door has smartened itself up and with a Costa coffee opening and the old HSBC being renovated into a decent pub/eatery Chapeltown seems to be on the up!

Anyone know what days the market is on? Is it any good?

 

Did you know that the Chinese shop used to be a cafe, It was "The Cosy Cafe"

 

There is a picture of it HERE.

 

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I worked at Chapeltown garage in the mid seventies and northern homes were still building in the area ,at the time it was a nice place to work, but not as busy as it is now.

 

There's a picture of Chapeltown Garage HERE.

 

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Anyone know what days the market is on? Is it any good?

 

It's just on a Friday now and it's not worth a visit.

Edited September 10, 2018 by kidneystone

[lil-minx92]

Did you know that the Chinese shop used to be a cafe, It was "The Cosy Cafe"

 

There is a picture of it HERE.

 

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There's a picture of Chapeltown Garage HERE.

 

Thanks- it looked nice then. I wonder who decided to move the front of the shop to the side of the shop and brick the front up

[choogling]

If you worked for Chapeltown Garage you might remember Mr Harper, first name fails me, he looked after my cars after he left and got married.

 

no don't know him, must have been after I left in 77 or before I started ,the mechanic I replaced was called alf he left to run a milk round.

[carosio]

 

There is a picture of it HERE..

I spy a Vauxhall Viva HA, Reliant Regal, two Cortina Mk1s, Ford Prefect, Vauxhall Victor FB, Riley 1.5, Ford Consul Mk 1 on ramp, and a Standard Vanguard Phase 2.

 

Also Bedford TK and Morris Minor in the yard at the back.

[kidneystone]

Woohoo! The Chapeltown Tap House & Gin bar is starting to look good in the railway arch, cant wait for it to open. The chinese next door has smartened itself up and with a Costa coffee opening and the old HSBC being renovated into a decent pub/eatery Chapeltown seems to be on the up!

Anyone know what days the market is on? Is it any good?

 

Did you know that the Chinese shop used to be a cafe, It was "The Cosy Cafe"

 

There is a picture of it HERE.

 

It was also Jill's Pantry as can be seen HERE.

Edited September 21, 2018 by kidneystone

[lil-minx92]

The Old Oak Restaurant is the latest addition to the Chap scene...menu looks nice. Has anybody been? Reviews?

 

Also wondered whats happening to the old HSBC bank that was set to become a new pub? Things seem to have ground to a halt there..