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Date of photo: 2016	Picture source: David Hallam-Jones
The Quorn Hotel was situated at 294 Hucknall Road. Built during the 1930s Townsend Court was initially a public house called The Quorn Hotel, and later The Hubb public house and gig venue. Its car park was the site of the fatal shooting of Malakai McKenzie in 2012. Following its closure c2012 it was converted into an apartment block in 2014-15. John Richard Townsend (1930-2013), the Nottingham artist who born in Sherwood NG5, studied at the Nottingham College of Art. He and his girlfriend - later his wife - spent some of their courting days, socialising in The Quorn. In 1970 Her Majesty The Queen commissioned a portrait of herself to be painted by Townsend which now hangs in Nottingham Council Chambers. The apartment block was named Townsend House in 2015 in his memory.
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Name Dates Comments Keith Horspool 1969/1973 I became friends with then Landlords son Stephen Walker. His father Charlie Walker was tenant for a number of years. I did work the bars for short periods during the few weekend visits I made. Stephen was my Best Man in 1973. At time of marriage I was a seafarer and gradually we drifted our separate ways. If you are Stephen or know of him I would love to make contact.
Other Photos
Date of photo: 1997	Picture source: Stephen Tring
Date of photo: c1985	Picture source: Stephen Tring
Date of photo: c1985	Picture source: Stephen Tring