Lost Norwich - Advertisements in 1938

[@The_Brit_Girls]

What a great idea for a video! It was fascinating to see all the 'then and now' photographs. It shows how times have changed when The Maids Head proudly proclaimed it had running water in the rooms!

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thanks for your comment. Running water and electric fires... I'm surprised the Maid's Head survived!

[@MrJohn768]

Thank you John ! How interesting. Such a clever idea. My Mother-in-law, a Scottish lady, would say, if you were looking especially smart at the time, that you "were looking very doggy " and this Victorian expression was linked to this make of hat.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

That's great, thanks very much for that bit of info.

[@simongee8928]

Another gem John - ! 😊 I went to the Royal hotel when it was being run down in the mid 70s as a pal was temporary manager. It still had the staff accommodation in situ in the basement. They consisted of open topped 8' x 4' spaces made of plywood. A simple door plus a small curtained off section served as a hanging space for clothes and a wee chest of drawers. Definitely no frills for the live in staff - ! 😮 Green's had a large wooden rocking horse in the shop which was intended to keep small children occupied whilst their parents did some shopping. Worked for me - ! 😅

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thanks Simon for those fascinating stories. The live in accommodation sounds dire, and as for the rocking horse,, I belive that was relocated when the shop closed - possibly to Bonds...?

[@simongee8928]

​@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich I dropped a pal off at the Savoy Hotel in London in 1992 and his live in acommodation wasn't much better - ! 🙄 'Back in the day' junior hotel staff were thankful even for that. 🤔

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

@@simongee8928 I guess so, but your description makes it sound pretty dire!

[@norwichscott]

I grew up in the 'new' houses at the bottom of Silver Rd and Brewers Court. I use to play on the old Steward & Patterson site in the late 70s and 80s, when it was derelict. I also 'accidentally' burnt the 2 billboards down that were on S&P/ Barrack St, playing with matches. I was about 10 years old. I'm only admitting this now 😆

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Is that a confession? Anything you say may be taken down and used in evidence! 😉

[@martinthirkettle599]

Another excellent video, John. I hadn’t realised Brown & Payne were around so long ago as I know someone who works for them now!

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@donnabilling3061]

Interesting as always. Thank you ❤

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

thank you👍

[@davegoldsmith4020]

John, I found this video a little sad, all those independent businesses, now mostly long gone, our city turning into just another city with shops closed or the same as every other city or town. long may Jarrold's remain. But thanks for reminding us of times past.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thank you Dave, I do agree - sadly, we are all guilty perhaps of supporting the familiar, rather than the unknown - enabling the likes of Tesco etc to prosper.

[@adrianrutterford762]

Good Morning Everyone! Thank you for another interesting video.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thanks Adrian, and good morning to you!

[@peterjameson321]

Thank you John for yet another brilliant video depicting then and now in Norwich. As always I will have to take a walk around all these places today in order to drink in the history!

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

@peterjameson321 thanks Peter, a good day for a walk!

[@nicksrestos8505]

1938, my Dad’s birth year. He was born at the Britannia barracks. His Dad was a lifer with The Royal Norfolk Regiment, stretcher bearer, trombone player in the army band. Served with honour and distinction.

[@adrianrutterford762]

@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich You too have a great end of the week and weekend

[@lukewolsey]

I miss Frank's bar. John I wonder if you could do a video comparing the various years of the Norfolk show?

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Wow, that's an interesting idea. I'll look into it. It may well take a time, as I've other projects on the go right now, but thank you for the suggestion.

[@IDreamOfGaming]

Fantastic

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Thanks very much - glad you liked it👍

[@IDreamOfGaming]

@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich I watch all you videos they are superb. I have always loved the history of Norwich and your videos offer so much information.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

That is such a kind thing to say, thank you, it means a lot

[@IDreamOfGaming]

@@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich as a fellow content creator I like to give credit where credit is due. I assume like myself you do it out of passion for helping others and they take time to research, film and edit. There are very few channels that I instantly watch videos as soon as I see new ones, and yours is one of them.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

@@IDreamOfGaming I agree, it can certainly be a labour of love, but I think to live in an era when such activity is achievable is just great!

[@theoloyla]

Stayed at The Annesley Hotel a couple of time 20 years ago or so. It was excellent but I didnt realise it was that old.

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

Ah, interesting....and it still exists!

[@JohnAtkinsLostNorwich]

I have been asked to credit Norfolk Record Office for the image of Wallace Kings at 1.39.