Albatross   10 #13 Posted November 29, 2005 It looks more like "HOSTAL" to me could be the old fashioned term Hostelry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HughW Â Â 10 #14 Posted November 29, 2005 The second line starts ABSTAIN____ something. Â Hugh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HughW Â Â 10 #15 Posted November 29, 2005 From the Sheffield Local Register, a digest of local news stories: Â 18 Jan 1888 Yorkshire Penny Bank and Temperance Hall in Fargate. Foundation stone laid. Â 2 Oct 1889 The Albany Temperance Hotel, Fargate, opened. Â Hugh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
algy   11 #16 Posted November 29, 2005 Originally posted by HughW The second line starts ABSTAIN____ something.  Hugh I see what you mean Hugh, but with the brightness adjusted I'd say that's definitely an E not a B, after the A its a U disappearing into the stain, and the lettering continues after the dark stain with an A AND 2 MORE LETTERS, spaced as it would be for RESTAURANT.(Don't you love this Forum, we get deep into the things that really matter!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Phanerothyme   12 #17 Posted November 29, 2005 I wonder how much luck you would have if you set up a temperance bar nowadays.  Can't see the kids going for it myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HughW Â Â 10 #18 Posted November 29, 2005 Originally posted by algy I see what you mean Hugh, but with the brightness adjusted I'd say that's definitely an E not a B, after the A its a U disappearing into the stain, and the lettering continues after the dark stain with an A AND 2 MORE LETTERS, spaced as it would be for RESTAURANT.(Don't you love this Forum, we get deep into the things that really matter!) Â I'm coming round to your view I think , especially as White's 1901 Directory calls it 'Albany Temperance Hotel & Restaurant' (Miss AH Foster manageress). Still looks like a 'B' though (and I have also been playing with the brightness and contrast) Â Googling finds a couple of other 'Albany temperance Hotels'. I wonder if the Duke of Albany (youngest son of Queen Victoria) was into temperance ?! Â Â Hugh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
boho24 Â Â 10 #19 Posted November 29, 2005 is that shop going to be h and m or something at least they have kept the facade..but what the rest of it does who knows :clap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Darren   10 #20 Posted November 30, 2005 How great are you lot in deciphering that message. Its been bugging me for about 3 weeks and i was resigned to never knowing. This is the reason I'll keep coming back to Sheffield Forum. Well Done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
unnamed   10 #21 Posted December 7, 2005 and here's the albany hotel in 1890...  there's loads more pics on picturesheffield.com ...  the wonders of the internet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Tyto Alba   10 #22 Posted December 7, 2005 What a great thread!   All we really need now is a picture of the sign in it's pomp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pitsmoorboy   17 #23 Posted December 7, 2005 They found an old well down there, when they demolished the building, dating back a few hundred years. I was wondering what will happen to it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pitsmoorboy   17 #24 Posted December 7, 2005 Just read in the Star, that the well has been destroyed. Can't believe it, the well has been in existance for approx 700 years now it's gone. I just hope the story in not true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...