The Ritz - 39 Mostyn Street

[Dave W]

I have discussed this with some friendly folk on another thread, but there are still a few gaps. I am working on my memoirs, and could do with some help. I worked there in the summer of 1979, when it was definitely known as The Ritz. John Dowle was the proprietor, and the staff included, at various times:

Liz Hughes (John's sister); Sarah Hughes (Liz's daughter); Steve Hughes (Liz's son); Bobby Owen; John Jones; Michael Owens; Ivan; Lil; Carol; Dawn and John Dowle's aunt on the till. For completeness, can anybody recall when it closed its doors, or what happened to any of the staff? Much appreciated.

[Bri Roberts]

 Sarah Hughes (Liz's daughter);  

After the alterations, I believe Sarah opened a hairdressers at the far end of the building but she later changed the unit into a café which I believe is still there.

If you live locally, Dave W, you may wish to walk in and make enquiries.

[Paddy]

Michael Owens

Mike is still in town and still working in catering. I'm sure I can put you in touch with him if you want to speak to him.

[Bellringer]

Dave W. You and I have exchanged messages recently on this topic. I did also receive a message from another member Valerietrish saying she worked at the Ritz in 1978 and mentioning some names. Val, Dawn, Julie and Carol.

Stan

[Dave W]

Much appreciated everyone, and thanks for your previous (and ongoing) assistance Stan. I live in Cheshire, so am not a million miles away, and you have all given me a few good 'leads' for next time I am in God's own town. There'll certainly be an acknowledgement for you, in my book, when it eventually sees the light of day.

[Yorkie]

Somewhere in our collection of junk and old papers, I am sure we have an old Share Certificate for the Ritz Cafe.  I will see if we can get it dug out.   Is it worth anything I wonder?     

[Bri Roberts]

Yorkie, this is the Ritz in Llandudno not London.

[Yorkie]

A fact of which I am fully aware!    

I am refering to RITZ CATERERS (LLANDUDNO) LIMITED (Registered No 00832728) now disolved.

[Dave W]

Yorkie and Bri; laughing heartily at this, guys!!! 

[Yorkie]

I am, of course, talking pre 1950!   The Ritz was at one time owned by Robert Clare Baxter who also had Clare's Store, Baxter's Bon and a few other interests in the area.   He passed away in May 1950.   The Share Certificate we have (when we can find it) was issued in favour of P G Gadd for 200 or so shares, he being the Accountant for the Company.   I cannot find any further information but there may be some available in the local archives.  I do not know when the Ritz was sold or to whom.
    

[dogstail]

Where about was it? (I cant get a sensible answer off anyone else)

[Yorkie]

Where about was it? (I cant get a sensible answer off anyone else)

I think the topic heading is a good clue!   

[DaveR]

It's where 'The Mall' Shopping Arcade is now:

http://g.co/maps/5gtbw

[norman08]

you had the ritz then the savoy and the ven coffee bar

[dogstail]

Where about was it? (I cant get a sensible answer off anyone else)

I think the topic heading is a good clue!   

Not really if u were born closer to the 90s and have no idea where these old places are.