Harry Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Not sure if they own the Wedlock’s site, but I do know that the abandoned toilets next door are owned, strangely enough, by the Highways Agency!! Quite what they want with it I’ll never know. But might explain why nothing is being done with it as there probably just holding onto it in the hope of making a profit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Homer Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 13 hours ago, GrahamC said: Also remember seeing Michael Grade in the pub (not sure now if it was the Wedlock’s or the Nova Scotia?) before the Charlton FA Cup tie the year we knocked Liverpool out (so in ‘94) they beat us at AG & I’m pretty sure then drew Man U away. Good chance we were there together? We drew 1-1 at home, lost 2-0 away I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 14 minutes ago, Harry said: Not sure if they own the Wedlock’s site, but I do know that the abandoned toilets next door are owned, strangely enough, by the Highways Agency!! Quite what they want with it I’ll never know. But might explain why nothing is being done with it as there probably just holding onto it in the hope of making a profit. They`ll sell it to BCC as it would be perfect for an underground station...................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, Red Homer said: We drew 1-1 at home, lost 2-0 away I think. You’re right, in my mind they beat us in BS3 but maybe it was a late equaliser for them? Explains how we knew Man U were up next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 17 hours ago, oldstandrobin said: Perhaps our Chairman might buy the land and build a BCFC pub. Cider £1 pint. Knowing JL it would be Strongbow at £7 a pint plus a £3 pound deposit on a collectors edition plastic pint pot featuring pictures of the 1994-95 season squad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Was called The Star back in the day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1450 Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 3 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: They`ll sell it to BCC as it would be perfect for an underground station...................................... Alternatively they could reopen it as a public convenience, it’s a shame our mayor can entertain Pie in the sky projects yet can’t find money to run/ maintain the public toilets in Bristol. As an older chap working outside most days I have to go to South Gloucester area to take a p*ss! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 3 hours ago, Harry said: Not sure if they own the Wedlock’s site, but I do know that the abandoned toilets next door are owned, strangely enough, by the Highways Agency!! Quite what they want with it I’ll never know. But might explain why nothing is being done with it as there probably just holding onto it in the hope of making a profit. Landbanking. Thanks would explain a bit. Land value ultimately rises over time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted December 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Harry said: Not sure if they own the Wedlock’s site, but I do know that the abandoned toilets next door are owned, strangely enough, by the Highways Agency!! Quite what they want with it I’ll never know. But might explain why nothing is being done with it as there probably just holding onto it in the hope of making a profit. Weird. I’d always assumed they were owned by the council. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 54 minutes ago, Peter1450 said: Alternatively they could reopen it as a public convenience, it’s a shame our mayor can entertain Pie in the sky projects yet can’t find money to run/ maintain the public toilets in Bristol. As an older chap working outside most days I have to go to South Gloucester area to take a p*ss! As noted earlier, nothing to do with the council. It’s privately owned by the Highways Agency. 2 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Weird. I’d always assumed they were owned by the council. Yep. I always figured that too. But recently found out it’s not the case. Makes me wonder if there are other buildings that we assume are council owned and we think things need to be done, but actually are not the councils responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Just now, CyderInACan said: Weird. I’d always assumed they were owned by the council. They're listed as a council asset in the Bristol City Council Land and Building Assets (going back to the 2014 register) at https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/a98345ad-7f4c-4f6e-882b-e631dc1cc046/bristol-city-council-land-and-building-assets UPRN: 342083 Property ID: 8019 Property Type: Public Conveniences Property Name: Ashton Road - Former Public Conveniences Post Code: BS3 Ward: Southville Tenure Type: Freehold Vacant: Vacant Asset Type: Land and Building(s) Building Size - GIA (M2): 66.8 Site Area (Hectares): 0.0083 Purpose / Asset Category: Surplus / Non-operational / Under Review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 I always thought it was the perfect place for the supporters club bar and meeting rooms. However there we are. I drank in there on match day for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1450 Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 1 hour ago, View from the Dolman said: They're listed as a council asset in the Bristol City Council Land and Building Assets (going back to the 2014 register) at https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/a98345ad-7f4c-4f6e-882b-e631dc1cc046/bristol-city-council-land-and-building-assets UPRN: 342083 Property ID: 8019 Property Type: Public Conveniences Property Name: Ashton Road - Former Public Conveniences Post Code: BS3 Ward: Southville Tenure Type: Freehold Vacant: Vacant Asset Type: Land and Building(s) Building Size - GIA (M2): 66.8 Site Area (Hectares): 0.0083 Purpose / Asset Category: Surplus / Non-operational / Under Review Strange wording , hardly an asset when it could easily be put to its original purpose. Just like everything in Bristol it’s gets left to deteriorate so eventually has to be flattened as it’s deemed too expensive to repair, exactly what Marvin’s allowing to happen to the Cumberland Basin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 20 minutes ago, Peter1450 said: Strange wording , hardly an asset when it could easily be put to its original purpose. Just like everything in Bristol it’s gets left to deteriorate so eventually has to be flattened as it’s deemed too expensive to repair, exactly what Marvin’s allowing to happen to the Cumberland Basin. Asset`s just a word that`s used in these sort of things. It just means something they own. They ought to reopen them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Such fond memories of that place, I remember the night game against cardiff possibly 2000. They had a police escort through the park and everything not nailed down was emptied and launched in their direction, the police charged into the pub batons swinging, I got a couple of clunks to the back and (God bless him, RIP) Scooter got one right on the hooter, leaving him with a very bloody nose, much to my amusement, now anyone that remembers or knew Scooter will know why thats funny (for those that didnt have the honor of knowing such a lovely man, he had a rather large nose). That pub really could tell some stories, not many tried their luck and those that did failed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 19 hours ago, Olé said: To be fair the weekday trade up there these days would be totally unviable for sustaining it as a pub (although I wonder where the converted Superbowl flats go for a drink) but there is so much history I agree it is shameful it just got quickly demolished - if they could have created other uses it'd be a great alternative to the Sports Bar and outdoor stalls which are rammed when open, could've been a cost effective museum and maybe digs or two apartments for youth players, in an authentic historic spot. Used to dip in there for a quick drink when we found out it was a delayed kick off. In fairness, the Rising Sun appears to be doing very well and comfortably sustaining itself. I go there in the week sometimes and it's cheap, busy and really well run. Agree a new pub there would be a complete non-starter though. The police would never allow a massive home pub right behind the away end. No idea why the flats haven't been built. Would work fine as a build to rent scheme. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: In fairness, the Rising Sun appears to be doing very well and comfortably sustaining itself. I go there in the week sometimes and it's cheap, busy and really well run. Agree it is well run. And anywhere that sells a pint of Gold for less than 4 quid gets my vote. Plenty of great City memorabilia too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Does anybody remember the day Hull City fans made the mistake of trying to enter the Ship and Castle (Whitning Yard) singing we are the nutters the nutters from hull? my god they got a battering. I bet when they went back home the word got around never EVER try to go in there again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG City Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 41 minutes ago, YorkshireSection said: Such fond memories of that place, I remember the night game against cardiff possibly 2000. They had a police escort through the park and everything not nailed down was emptied and launched in their direction, the police charged into the pub batons swinging, I got a couple of clunks to the back and (God bless him, RIP) Scooter got one right on the hooter, leaving him with a very bloody nose, much to my amusement, now anyone that remembers or knew Scooter will know why thats funny (for those that didnt have the honor of knowing such a lovely man, he had a rather large nose). That pub really could tell some stories, not many tried their luck and those that did failed. I’d agree apart from when we played Sheff Wed at home in Nov 2004, the year after we lost 1-0 up there under Danny Wilson. Sauntered in there are lunchtime and it was full of their finest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Had my first legal pint in there, 18th birthday 1975. Lost to Norwich one nil, which ended my dreams of going up that season. Would the next season be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 4 hours ago, southside said: Was called The Star back in the day Thank you for that, it has saved me much mental anguish trying to remember it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 On 28/12/2023 at 17:26, oldstandrobin said: Admission only for over 65's wearing a red/white bobble hat and carrying a rattle Need someone on the door, to tie silk scarfs on our wrist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 2 hours ago, YorkshireSection said: Such fond memories of that place, I remember the night game against cardiff possibly 2000. They had a police escort through the park and everything not nailed down was emptied and launched in their direction, the police charged into the pub batons swinging, I got a couple of clunks to the back and (God bless him, RIP) Scooter got one right on the hooter, leaving him with a very bloody nose, much to my amusement, now anyone that remembers or knew Scooter will know why thats funny (for those that didnt have the honor of knowing such a lovely man, he had a rather large nose). That pub really could tell some stories, not many tried their luck and those that did failed. Decent lad was Scooter. Only really got to know him in the BS3 in later years. Solid City lad. Many stories to tell, but not on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 I work in heritage protection and it’s astonishing it wasn’t listed, football association & pub combo are always hard to convince HE/EH of their significance though. Still a crying shame culturally that it was demolished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 9 hours ago, Harry said: Not sure if they own the Wedlock’s site, but I do know that the abandoned toilets next door are owned, strangely enough, by the Highways Agency!! Quite what they want with it I’ll never know. But might explain why nothing is being done with it as there probably just holding onto it in the hope of making a profit. As I work with National Highways, I'd be amazed if they know its theirs!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted December 29, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 Another one here with some great memories of the Wedlocks (and the Star, as was), best most of them stay buried, although I must admit after some nights in there, I don’t have total recollection It is a real shame that it was closed and demolished, with some thought, as others have said it could have come under the clubs ownership and been used for something, even it was a club shop and cafe (continental style, where you can get a beer would have been good). Plenty of space upstairs that could have been used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 I think there was a Friday night home game against either Fulham or Chesterfield that was being televised, we went 1 down after about 12 minutes and having already been in drink, I decided City were playing terribly and I would be better off spending the remaining amount of the game in the Wedlocks. No idea what the final score was, how I got home or if it was good idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombie Posted December 29, 2023 Report Share Posted December 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: No idea what the final score was, how I got home or if it was good idea. Can’t answer any of the above, but fairly sure you were drinking bottles of Natch though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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