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Wheeler Gate is a street in
In 1313 the street is referred to as Baxter Gate but shortly afterwards became known as Wheeler Gate, or Wheel Wright Gate, as the location of the wheel makers.
It was wide at its narrowest point just below the Reindeer Inn, so the Town Council under took a project to widen it in 1885 to a uniform with the buildings on the eastern side being completely replaced. The roadway was wide with pavements on each side of width.
In 1900, the conversion of the horse drawn tramway to electric power and extensions to the system built by the
Nottingham City Centre
Nottingham city centre is the cultural, commercial, financial and historical heart of Nottingham, England. Nottingham's city centre represents the central area of the Greater Nottingham conurbation.
The centre of the city is usually defi ...
between Old Market Square
The Old Market Square (Slab Square) is an open, pedestrianised city square in Nottingham, England, forming the heart of the city, and covering an area of approximately , or about 3 acres. It is one of the largest paved squares in the United K ...
and St Peter’s Square.
History
In 1313 the street is referred to as Baxter Gate but shortly afterwards became known as Wheeler Gate, or Wheel Wright Gate, as the location of the wheel makers.
It was wide at its narrowest point just below the Reindeer Inn, so the Town Council under took a project to widen it in 1885 to a uniform with the buildings on the eastern side being completely replaced. The roadway was wide with pavements on each side of width.
In 1900, the conversion of the horse drawn tramway to electric power and extensions to the system built by the Nottingham Corporation Tramways
Nottingham Corporation Tramways was formed when Nottingham Corporation took over the Nottingham and District Tramways Company Limited, which had operated a horse and steam tram service from 1877.
Nottingham Corporation Tramways 1898 – Plan ...
included a double track route from St Peter’s Square along Wheeler Gate to join other tram lines in the Market Square.
Notable buildings
North east side
*1, 3 and 5, Cavendish Buildings byJohn Howitt
John Howitt (6 July 1852 - 9 June 1923) FRIBA was an architect based in Nottingham.
History
He was the son of William Howitt of Underwood. He was educated at Holly Mount School, Nottingham and the Nottingham School of Art.
He was articled to ...
1894. Grade II listed
In the United Kingdom, a listed building or listed structure is one that has been placed on one of the four statutory lists maintained by Historic England in England, Historic Environment Scotland in Scotland, in Wales, and the Northern Ir ...
.
*9 to 23 Premier House by John Howitt
John Howitt (6 July 1852 - 9 June 1923) FRIBA was an architect based in Nottingham.
History
He was the son of William Howitt of Underwood. He was educated at Holly Mount School, Nottingham and the Nottingham School of Art.
He was articled to ...
ca. 1900 Grade II listed
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.
*25 to 29 by Robert Evans
Robert Evans (born Robert J. Shapera; June 29, 1930October 26, 2019) was an American film producer, studio executive, and actor, best known for his work on '' Rosemary's Baby'' (1968), ''Love Story'' (1970), ''The Godfather'' (1972), and '' Ch ...
for E. Swann Grade II listed
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. (Sisson and Parker’s bookshop, Sainsbury in 2017)
South west side
*2-16 Pearl Assurance House by Evans, Cartwright and Woollatt 1960-62 *18 Eldon Chambers. Remodelled in 1868 byRobert Evans
Robert Evans (born Robert J. Shapera; June 29, 1930October 26, 2019) was an American film producer, studio executive, and actor, best known for his work on '' Rosemary's Baby'' (1968), ''Love Story'' (1970), ''The Godfather'' (1972), and '' Ch ...
, Grade II listed
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.
*34 to 36 Morley’s Cafe, half-timbered by John Armitage 1908 (Trailfinders Travel Agents in 2017)
References
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