duckweed 12 Posted March 23, 2013 Just heard the news that due to the collapse of a house in the block the whole block is due for demolition including Bishops Cafe where Picasso drew a peace dove on a napkin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 18 Posted March 23, 2013 Bishops or Butlers ... confused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveHB 56 Posted March 23, 2013 Bishops or Butlers ... confused. Butlers, on Brook Hill. "Who said pie" .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duckweed 12 Posted March 23, 2013 I am confused as to why you were confused.They are assessing whether or not the whole block has to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
History dude 48 Posted March 24, 2013 My Grandmother used to work at Butler's Cafe on Brook Hill. Here's a photo of the staff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THYLACINE 7 Posted March 24, 2013 No offence to your Grandmother but they look like buffer girls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr.punch 2 Posted March 24, 2013 Beware my mum was a buffer girl 1920s No offence to your Grandmother but they look like buffer girls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THYLACINE 7 Posted March 24, 2013 With a name like Mr Punch, believe me, I'm bewaring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edmund 128 Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) "Building collapses in Sheffield" Butler's Balti House - my word: =================================== Edit: New link .. http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/photos-sheffield-building-collapse-demolition-order-1-5525681 Edited March 24, 2013 by SteveHB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neddy 14 Posted March 24, 2013 The staff at Butlers were a friendly bunch as was Steve a great fella. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheffield History 223 Posted March 24, 2013 Bad news for me this - I like the food from Tasteez next door :-( Sad times... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
History dude 48 Posted March 24, 2013 As Edmund's link doesn't work, does anyone know what caused the upper floor and wall to cave in on itself like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 18 Posted March 24, 2013 Worked earlier. What kind of idiot removes a retaining wall, deserves jail for endangering lives. As Edmund's link doesn't work, does anyone know what caused the upper floor and wall to cave in on itself like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neddy 14 Posted March 24, 2013 As Edmund's link doesn't work, does anyone know what caused the upper floor and wall to cave in on itself like that? They must have been working on the front wall, looks like the floor joists ran from back to front, remove the support under the front wall the floors collapsed, Not a bad demolition job, neat and tidy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plain talker 0 Posted March 27, 2013 Worked earlier. What kind of idiot removes a retaining wall, deserves jail for endangering lives. looking at the mess made of the building, some corner-cutting idiot who knows nothing about accroes and RSJ's, it would seem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 18 Posted March 27, 2013 Perfect description of me. but I've nothing to gain from it. looking at the mess made of the building, some corner-cutting idiot who knows nothing about accroes and RSJ's, it would seem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lysander 73 Posted March 28, 2013 A few years ago it was the unofficial HQ for Sheffield 's ruling Labour Party.... when the late Coun.George Wilson was leader and he regularly "dined" there with his invitees. Happy memories! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmydunneclone 1 Posted March 28, 2013 Couldn't believe the size of the pies they had in the window @1985-and probably many years earlier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ukelele lady 13 Posted March 28, 2013 I wonder what Steve [ Butler ] would think if he saw this now, he'd turn in his grave. I once asked him why he lived in such broken down property when he could afford better and he said " if it was good enough for my father then it is good enough for me . " His father was a cockney who was born in the workhouse, he moved to Sheffield to get his first job. Steve was eventually talked into moving to Barnsley near his son David although David now lives in Southhampton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plain talker 0 Posted March 31, 2013 Only last week, my father and I were talking about Butler's Cafe, (before all this gubbins happened!) Dad said that he and his younger brother really disliked the school lunch that was served on a Monday, at their school in Crookesmoor. They would take their 2d and go over to Butlers and have a MASSIVE nosh-up there with a pie for main course, and a steamed pudding for dessert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tozzin 60 Posted April 1, 2013 Butler's Cafe Staff.jpg My Grandmother used to work at Butler's Cafe on Brook Hill. Here's a photo of the staff! Sorry but they are to clean to be Buffer Girls,their clothes are to good too, no offence there but buffing is a flthy job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 18 Posted April 1, 2013 Dove Just heard the news that due to the collapse of a house in the block the whole block is due for demolition including Bishops Cafe where Picasso drew a peace dove on a napkin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
