Historic Leeds pub to reopen ... ... ...

Chrism · Post by **Chrism** » Thu 04 Feb, 2010 3:27 pm

... ... as Indian restaurant.A historic Leeds pub, closed for more than a year, is to reopen its doors – but for a different purpose.The Nelson Inn on Armley Road is to become an Indian restaurant run by brother and sister Raj and Bharti Chaba.http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n ... 042180.jpI spent a LOT of my early youth in this pub, and the Rose & Crown. I was in The Nelson when I heard my 1st son had been born in '76. A very sad way to go.

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Thu 04 Feb, 2010 3:40 pm

Well, at least the new owners, thankfully, appear to have some respect for the history of the building. Samuel Ledgard actually passed away in his upstairs bedroom at the City end of the pub, and I fear that he will be turning in his grave at Hilltop Cemetery, Armley over this development.I was present, with many former employees, at the unveiling of the blue plaque by Mrs. Jenny Barron, Sam's grand-daughter. A picture of the occasiom appeared in the YEP.

Cardiarms · Post by **Cardiarms** » Thu 04 Feb, 2010 4:06 pm

You heard it here first!

Newsman · Post by **Newsman** » Thu 04 Feb, 2010 4:15 pm

I have this photo and was going to share it, but the site won't let me - I go through the whole process of attaching only to be greeted with a yellow screen full of unintelligable programming prose. Shame...

Post by **cnosni** » Thu 04 Feb, 2010 9:05 pm

Newsman wrote: I have this photo and was going to share it, but the site won't let me - I go through the whole process of attaching only to be greeted with a yellow screen full of unintelligable programming prose. Shame... There have been some isuues with messages in general.Just hold on for a while.On a note regarding the pub,im sure Samuel Ledgard would prefer the new use as opposed to its demolition.

Uno Hoo · Post by **Uno Hoo** » Thu 04 Feb, 2010 11:56 pm

Shall I cheer you all up by doing the gag about Nelson's ghost and the curry again?

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Fri 05 Feb, 2010 12:03 am

cnosni wrote: [On a note regarding the pub,im sure Samuel Ledgard would prefer the new use as opposed to its demolition. Very fair point crosni, I suppose he would

Uno Hoo · Post by **Uno Hoo** » Fri 05 Feb, 2010 12:04 am

The ghost of Sam Ledgard goes into the Nelson after it's become an Indian restaurant, and sits at a table. Every time the waiter approaches, Sam waves him away. After about an hour the manager goes up and asks if he wants to eat."No, lad", replies Sam. "Ah'm just waiting for some Guys I know to turn up".Those who don't understand the punchline will have to ask Blakey to explain it to them.

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Fri 05 Feb, 2010 9:19 am

Uno Hoo wrote: The ghost of Sam Ledgard goes into the Nelson after it's become an Indian restaurant, and sits at a table. Every time the waiter approaches, Sam waves him away. After about an hour the manager goes up and asks if he wants to eat."No, lad", replies Sam. "Ah'm just waiting for some Guys I know to turn up".Those who don't understand the punchline will have to ask Blakey to explain it to them. A complimentary giant popadom to the first person with the correct answer - residents of Wolverhampton may NOT participate !!

Trojan · Post by **Trojan** » Fri 05 Feb, 2010 9:58 am

BLAKEY wrote: Uno Hoo wrote: The ghost of Sam Ledgard goes into the Nelson after it's become an Indian restaurant, and sits at a table. Every time the waiter approaches, Sam waves him away. After about an hour the manager goes up and asks if he wants to eat."No, lad", replies Sam. "Ah'm just waiting for some Guys I know to turn up".Those who don't understand the punchline will have to ask Blakey to explain it to them. A complimentary giant popadom to the first person with the correct answer - residents of Wolverhampton may NOT participate !! Do Arabs eat Indian food?