Mystery Hotel 1912 ????????

[knightstemplar]

Never thought of a railway...................always open to suggestions, can you make anything of the name plate above?

Sue

[knightstemplar]

Have a look at this.  It is the Silver Jubilee celebrations of George V in 1935 although they would have probably used the same display for his coronation???  This is on a pub in Sheffield aswell.

Sue

[Paul E]

I know some of the discussion on the Sheffield Forum thread mentioned a sign for Tetley.   I've squinted and squinted (admittedly the definition of the pic is a little on the low side) but I can't see Tetley anywhere...

As for the sign above the door, again, difficult to really see ... but I think it says 'HOTEL'.

This would add credence to the idea that it was a railway hotel, since it would distinguish the entrance to the hotel from the entrance to the station (guessing here!).

cheers

Paul

[chinakay]

First letter visible looks like an R, though...

C

[knightstemplar]

Tetley is supposed to be on the light.  But I cant even see Hotel over the door...........
Sue

[Paul E]

Yes, 'Hotel' might be wishful thinking!

But I can't see Tetley - can you? 

[knightstemplar]

PaulE
Cant see it but someone on Shefforum says its on the lamp.  Cant see it even when I squint.  Cant see the name of the road either but its a short name.

The H of HOTEL still looks like a K or R.......Maybe not.
Sue

[knightstemplar]

There is a crest in the middle of the gable end on left.  It must say somthing on that. The date of the picture 1912 does match up with Georges coronation in 1911.

Sue

[Paul E]

Here's my fix on the sign...

I know there are some experts on Rootschat who can help date photographs by the clothes people are wearing.  I think we need their help!

cheers

Paul