HughW Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 1765 "Mr. Holland, at the Angel, opened a public coffee-room." Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 1765 "Mr. Holland, at the Angel, opened a public coffee-room." Hugh Knickers, I posted the link to PictureSheffield for that !!!! The Spirit is willing, the brain, however, left the building with Elvis lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobberd Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 1765 "Mr. Holland, at the Angel, opened a public coffee-room." Hugh Well done Hugh that is indeed correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skeets Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 DIXONS SHEFF; SMELTING CO WALKER AND HALLS ANY GOOD RICHARD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 DIXONS SHEFF; SMELTING CO WALKER AND HALLS ANY GOOD RICHARD I'm not entirely sure which question you are answering there Skeets ! The answer to the original question is here http://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/i...art=0#entry4916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Who (supposedly) was to be seen walking up the High Street (1860's), smoking a cigar whilst flanked by two policemen with a third one following close behind ? Questions : Who was he ? Where was he heading (as precise an answer as possible please) ? Why the police ? Why do birds suddenly appear everytime you are near ? etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughW Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Who (supposedly) was to be seen walking up the High Street (1860's), smoking a cigar whilst flanked by two policemen with a third one following close behind ? Questions : Who was he ? Where was he heading (as precise an answer as possible please) ? Why the police ? Why do birds suddenly appear everytime you are near ? etc etc After cogitating at length (from Wikipedia) The name of his destination is above the narrow alley, and I think it is still there, though the buildings have changed. Outrageous! Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 Superb, well done ! Two out of three - we will forget the Carpenters bit. So, why the police ? There's a hint in the question - 1860's ... <Note to self : think of a more difficult question> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughW Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 There's also a hint in my reply... Outrageous! wikipedia article Hugh :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 Super answer, great link ! See if you can find "The Making of Sheffield" document .... if not PM me ... I'm re-editing it at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 A multi-parter : Some of which has been answered before, but, for the delightment and delictation of newer Members (Sounds like the Black and White Minstrels Show !!!) 1) How many Town Halls has Sheffield had ? 2) What was/is the location of all four ? (If you can't get past question one now, give up; this is a Tsavo wind-up question) 3) What was the nickname of Town Hall Number Two ? Situated by the Gates of Sheffield Church (The Cathedral as it was to become). Somebody or others Parlour .... (Easy, already answered on here) 4) Who's "Parlour" was it before the answer to Number Three, Sam ? (Not meaning to Leader you on, but my Leader may just be better than your Leader - mine has money applied to it Mr Portugal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 Which narrow lane, a nest of filth and iniquity, was "improved off the face of the earth". (Assortment of clues : There was a Pub on there; I firmly believe a thoroughfare of the same name exists to this day, Central, i.e. part of Sheffield Town; no more than 300 yards from the Cathedral; Eadon; Westbar Green) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 Could any name be more inappropriate than Paradise Square ? Mr S. O Addy has reminded me (this is Leader speaking; some kind of hint, huh ?) that "Paradise" usually shortened into "XXXXXX", is an ancient name for a ------, or -------- -----. Just fill in the blanks, the number of X's or -'s match the number of letters required, e.g. -------- might represent fishface Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Paradise shortened to 'Parade' name for a 'garden' as in cathedral garden. ... perhaps ? Havig problems counting the number of dashes, it's sendig my eyes all funny .. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 Could any name be more inappropriate than Paradise Square ? Mr S. O Addy has reminded me (this is Leader speaking; some kind of hint, huh ?) that "Paradise" usually shortened into "XXXXXX", is an ancient name for a XXXXXX, or XXXXXXXX XXXXX. Just fill in the blanks, the number of X's or -'s match the number of letters required, e.g. XXXXXXXX might represent fishface Enjoy - is that better ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 I'm struggling with this one and I have the answer .... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 QUOTE (RichardB @ Jul 4 2008, 08:51 PM) Could any name be more inappropriate than Paradise Square ? Mr S. O Addy has reminded me (this is Leader speaking; some kind of hint, huh ?) that "Paradise" usually shortened into "XXXXXX", is an ancient name for a XXXXXX, or XXXXXXXX XXXXX. Just fill in the blanks, the number of X's or -'s match the number of letters required, e.g. XXXXXXXX might represent fishface Enjoy - is that better ? Now i can count the letters, thanks Richard. 'Paradise' shortened to Parvis an ancient name for a garden, or enclosed space Also definition of parvis 1. [n] - a courtyard or portico in front of a building (especially a cathedral) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Excellent ____, ____ ____ Try them !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 We're limping this one towards 5,000 views ... This doesn't have a Sheffield connection except my Dad used to wobble on about it; when I got to read a chunk of it, I realised how visionary the author was. Enough clues, if you're up for it here goes : R124C41+ The "R" is for Ralph, read the rest like this Ralph, one too forsee for one The question, other than what the heck am I talking about is - what did the Plus signify ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 The letters "H" and "G" might well push you in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobberd Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Well without knowing what the + signifies, are we looking at "The shape of things to come" H G Wells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 It's not H G Wells, its a Romance of the Year 2660 by Hugo G (1929) By the year 2660, science has transformed and conquered the world. Inventors are highly prized and respected, jealously protected and lavishly cared for by world governments. That support and acclaim - as the most brilliant of scientists, Ralph 124C 41+, discovers - is not without its price. Should be easy now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightstemplar Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Hm Ralph 124C 41+ You are strange Review of Ralph 124C 41+ — A Romance of the Year 2660 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobberd Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 well after a bit of a search here we go "His physical superiority, however, was as nothing compared to his gigantic mind. He was Ralph 124C 41+, one of the greatest living scientists and one of ten men on the whole planet earth permitted to use the Plus sign after his name." Now who can find any proof of the claim of the Nailmakers Arms to be the oldest pub in Sheffield :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Well found ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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