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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Hampshire & Isle of Wight => Topic started by: SalmonBlue on Friday 29 December 17 10:13 GMT (UK)
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Hi I'm looking for Any information regarding the Fintrach Hotel.
My nans biological mother worked here when she was 17 prior to falling pregnant. This would have been 1932. The Manager's name was Albert Gregory Hoskins.
Any information/pictures would be gratefully received.
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The only thing I can find by Googling Fintrach Hotel is a Bankruptcy Order against an Agnes Jane Grieve of London "lately carrying on business and residing at the Fintrach Hotel, Hayling Island, Hants - Hotel Proprietress" That is from the London Gazette 18 July 1933.
Emeltom
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Hi emeltom,
Thanks for looking that's all I could find too. I thought it could be near the old Puff and Billy line original as I pronounced it as 'ThinTrack Hotel'
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The address given in several newspaper adverts in the 1930s is "9 & 10, The Crescent, Hayling Island"
Other references refer to "overlooking the Spithead" and "Right on the sea front. Near the golf club"
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1932 map
https://www.old-maps.co.uk/index.html#/Map/470116/99101/12/101215
Shows the Golf course/Club house. Cannot spot "The Crescent" - only a "Norfolk Crescent" (scroll west).
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The address given in several newspaper adverts in the 1930s is "9 & 10, The Crescent, Hayling Island"
Other references refer to "overlooking the Spithead" and "Right on the sea front. Near the golf club"
Hello
"Spithead" was an area of the sea channel (water) between Portsmouth and the North-Eastern side (Ryde coast) of the Isle of Wight.
Suggesting the West side of Hayling Island, if the location overlooked Spithead.
Mark
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Thankyou to you both hanes teulu and Bushinn for takin the time to look and replying. Think the area is concrete now around by the links golf course and the fair....would you agree?
Darren
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Checking the properties that surround "The Crescent" on the 1911 Census (cannot post details - policy) I feel sure that "The Crescent" = "Norflolk Crescent" as shown on the 1932 map.
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Really wow that's great many thanks
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Possibly....
https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101091644-35-53-norfolk-crescent-havant#.WkZHCN9l-Uk (https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101091644-35-53-norfolk-crescent-havant#.WkZHCN9l-Uk)
"...(Formerly listed as
Nos 1 to 10 Norfolk
Crescent)..."
From a 1936 auction notice the hotel is described:
" THE FINTRACH HOTEL, 9 and 10. THE CRESCENT SOUTH ISLAND. A few yards of the fore-shore overlooking Spithead and the lsle of Wight containing 23 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 4 good sized Reception Rooms, Private Sitting-room, ample Domestic Offices. All main services. Central heating. Range of garages."
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That's great Sc00p thankyou
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The Hampshire Telegraph & Post.
and Naval Chronicle.
30 November 1928
FINTRACH HOTEL
Bridge & Country Club,
(Licensed)
HAYLING ISLAND
This modern and comfortable Hotel is
now receiving families and winter residents
at reduced terms. Every home comfort.
Central heating. Right on Sea Front; near
Golf Club.
The Portsmouth Evening News, 24 October 1936
A "Notice of Withdrawal" due to the "FINTRACH HOTEL, SOUTH HAYLING", due to the Freehold and contents already being sold.
Mark
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Hi,
You could contact this site to see if they have any info and/or pictures. They also seem to have a Facebook page where you could ask about it.
http://www.hayling.co.uk/guide/historic-hayling/
Regards,
Daisy
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Thanks for that Daisypetal I'll check them out
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The Hampshire Telegraph & Post.
and Naval Chronicle.
30 November 1928
FINTRACH HOTEL
Bridge & Country Club,
(Licensed)
HAYLING ISLAND
This modern and comfortable Hotel is
now receiving families and winter residents
at reduced terms. Every home comfort.
Central heating. Right on Sea Front; near
Golf Club.
The Portsmouth Evening News, 24 October 1936
A "Notice of Withdrawal" due to the "FINTRACH HOTEL, SOUTH HAYLING", due to the Freehold and contents already being sold.
Mark
Many thanks again Mark