West Bridgford, Bridgford Hotel And Trent Bridge c.1965
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Photo of West Bridgford, Bridgford Hotel And Trent Bridge c.1965

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This downstream view, taken from almost the same vantage point as N50079, shows the ugly and large hotel built in the intervening fifteen years close to both Trent Bridge cricket ground and Nottingham Forest's FC football stadium. The hotel has now become a civic centre and tall stands for spectators surround the stadium's floodlights.

Memories of West Bridgford, Bridgford Hotel and Trent Bridge c1965

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The 99 club was in the hotel, it was great in the 1970's. I worked in the hotel and met some fab people; seems like only yesterday. All the Forest players use to come in the 99 club from the 70's. Anyone remember the DJs Derek, Tex, Dave and Brian the manager. It was very popular back then, packed every night. When I worked in the hotel I met the Hollies and Tommy Cooper. Many footballers used to stay there. ...see more