Bayleaf Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 A friend has loaned me some old photo albums that have been in his family since around 1900. Most of the photos date from then and a bit later. One photo is of a lady standing in a doorway, and is simply titled 1 Lescar Lane. Looking at the photo it looks as if it was some kind of shop, there are hoops on the wall outside, and what look like skipping ropes hanging up inside. Anyone identify the lady or the place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 It says Lascar ... just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 1 Lescar Lane was on a corner. link to 1950's OS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilldweller Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 1 Lescar Lane was on a corner. link to 1950's OS Beat me to it, that woman is badly in need of some bristles on her brush and if she's wearing it out unevenly like that she needs to see a doctor. HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Any photo-person able to help with the image please ? The cat was called Bertie ... probably ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 303 Sharrow Vale Road, Jonathan Drake 1911-1925 - ask UKL, may be useful for 1901 or 1911 Census ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 The cat was called Bertie ... probably ... Now, would that be named after the King (Edward VII), officially called Edward but known as Bertie to his mum, Queen Victoria, or, is it named after Queen Victorias nearest and dearest long departed husband that she mourned for the rest of her life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Sorry, spelling mistake it was Tiddles. Now, would that be named after the King (Edward VII), officially called Edward but known as Bertie to his mum, Queen Victoria, or, is it named after Queen Victorias nearest and dearest long departed husband that she mourned for the rest of her life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Any photo-person able to help with the image please ? It would be nice to get detail back into that sign to the left of the doorway but it appears to be "burnt out" (overexposed) ans so lacks the detail we could use. The bottom bit clearly says WEEKLY T******* something or other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Very much looking forward to more photos from the albums - toy shops ? hoops ? the brush with uneven wear - not sure "Tiddles" helps us much - looking like something from Oz ... if "we" can solve it - then perfect, if not, then a most interesting poser and all the more welcome for it. More please from anyone, we'll try our best and admit honest defeat if it beats us. A friend has loaned me some old photo albums that have been in his family since around 1900. Most of the photos date from then and a bit later. One photo is of a lady standing in a doorway, and is simply titled 1 Lescar Lane. Looking at the photo it looks as if it was some kind of shop, there are hoops on the wall outside, and what look like skipping ropes hanging up inside. Anyone identify the lady or the place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 That's no "fly-posting" but a regular place for posting up information, hence the backboard. It would be nice to get detail back into that sign to the left of the doorway but it appears to be "burnt out" (overexposed) ans so lacks the detail we could use. The bottom bit clearly says WEEKLY T******* something or other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Brick built, newly built ? or freshly pointed ? Unusual shutters to the right ... was thisa normal design in sheffield ? Back door to somewhere ? Theatre/Entertainment ?? What are the kids doing ? Mimicing ? All "kust a thought". Hint a tthe left of another sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 George Elston Toy dealer 414 Sharrow Vale Road White's 1919 George Elston Toy dealer 414 Sharrow Vale Rd. Kelly's 1925 Just for information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrup Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 A friend has loaned me some old photo albums that have been in his family since around 1900. Most of the photos date from then and a bit later. One photo is of a lady standing in a doorway, and is simply titled 1 Lescar Lane. Looking at the photo it looks as if it was some kind of shop, there are hoops on the wall outside, and what look like skipping ropes hanging up inside. Anyone identify the lady or the place? Sadly i can not confirm the cats name but i can confirm it was a Newsagent. 1891 Census. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 You lillte beauty ! Samuel Pass, Newsagent Lescar Lane, Sharrow Vale Road Kelly's 1893 Sadly i can not confirm the cats name but i can confirm it was a Newsagent. 1891 Census. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Samuel Pass, Newsagent 247 Sharrow Vale Road White's 1911 Sadly i can not confirm the cats name but i can confirm it was a Newsagent. 1891 Census. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 A fine answer, a newsagent, with advertisements outside and selling toys and hoops as a sideline. It sounds good until we get a better answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 1905 also. Samuel Pass, Newsagent 247 Sharrow Vale Road White's 1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrup Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 1911 Census. Nothing for 1881 or 1901. 1 Lescar Lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markbaby Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Weekly Telegraph? Also the Name David ******* is in the top righthand corner. Hard to tell because of the jpeg compression artifacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Weekly Telegraph? Also the Name David ******* is in the top righthand corner. Hard to tell because of the jpeg compression artifacts. Just a suggestion. The things hanging inside the doorway remind of something I have seen before, could be related to plaiting or braiding fabric, the hoops on the wall could be tapestry frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Carole King would be proud ... Just a suggestion. The things hanging inside the doorway remind of something I have seen before, could be related to plaiting or braiding fabric, the hoops on the wall could be tapestry frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrup Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Just a suggestion. The things hanging inside the doorway remind of something I have seen before, could be related to plaiting or braiding fabric, the hoops on the wall could be tapestry frames. Or they maybe just Hoops for varius size Children. http://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?action=zoomWindow&keywords=y02391&prevUrl=ZnJvbnRlbmQucGhwPyZrZXl3b3Jkcz1hbGwlM0JNQVRDSEVTJTNCJTI4JTVFJTdDKyUyQiUyOUhvb3BzJTI4JTI0JTdDKyUyQiUyOSZhY3Rpb249c2VhcmNo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Carole King would be proud ... <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tiQshgKO6Co" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Or they maybe just Hoops for varius size Children. http://www.picturesh...3Rpb249c2VhcmNo Is that the 1988 Olympics ceremony .. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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