Tutanic

I went to Crane School until 1955 and then Peveril until I left school at 15 in 1959, now you know how ancient I am on the outside. The name doesn't ring a bell but perhaps if you tell me what region she lived that may strike a chord. My sister went to Crane as well so you have got two brains on the job, mind you she is older than me so we probably won't make a complete brain between us. Our name before we married was Staley, June is my sister and i'm known as Ann. The name Tutanic comes from trying to sign on in the dark, it was meant to be Titanic but I hit the wrong key and like the

Did anyone go to either William Crane on Minver Crescent or William Peveril on Robinswood Road? (now The Manning School for Girls.) Peveril opened in 1955, while William Crane has recently closed its doors for the last time. A

Don't know much about the Meadows, my sister lived there around 1967/68 on Kinglake Street. I think it was Kinglake Terrace she lived on. They then moved to Clifton when they redeveloped. A

You could get into an argument any where you liked in Nottingham, it was all good fun. You could have a good argument and a bit of a punch-up and then shake hands and drink at the bar, this was the better way of doing things, it didn't get out of hand, most of the time. A

Welcome to the site, enjoy...!! I used to live on Bobbers Mill Road in the late 60's, 1967 to be precise. If you were born in 1970 then you are the same age as my daughter. I also lived at Beechdale, on Felstead Road. Then we moved to Ilkeston in 1973 and stayed here ever since. Happy posting. A

Do you recall the Bediga, it was above The Sleep Shop. As far as I can remember this was on the road to the left of the Council House, on the left hand side. Up some stairs and it opened out into just one big room where the decor left a lot to be desired. A

That was Donald Peers. What did Archie Andrews used to appear in, was that Billy Cotton? A

Do you remember Semprini Seranade or is that going too far back?? A

The site you refer to in your posting is: www.friendsreunited.co.uk There is a nominal charge for becoming a member. You certainly could find people you used to know, I did. The searches are done by person, street, school, etc. Happy searching !!! A

Do any of you know who sang a song called The man from Nazareth. I don't think it is a religious song as the title infers, I have been told it was sung by Lorne Green but I thought he was the owner of the Ponderosa in Bonanza. Am I totally up the wrong path?? A

Wouldn't change any of it fpr the world! I'm talking pre 1960 and my dad never went on strike anyway. He always remembered when they wanted to work and there wasn't the work to be had. Changed his perspective on strikes quite a lot, the 1926 slump. A

Was it Babbibgton pit that had the hot spring in the yard ? if my memory serves me well. My dad was down the pit all his life. He was an Overman at Babbington. The Staley side of the family were mostly down the pit or in the police force, strange combination. A

The other place on Bottle Lane was the Q.E. Remember all the sailors hat bands and the green and cream tiles reminiscent of the underground toilets on the Market square. A

Is the Tinkers Leen the one that runs parallel with the canal at the back of the Revenue building on Castlemeadow ?? the creche they built there overlooks the canal, handy when the kids get rowdy !! The Amenity block also overlooks the canal as well. A

There was a Farrands across the road from where I lived on Aspley Lane. They used to fascinate me with the butter in a big block and cut off what you asked for. The cheese came in the same way, not the pre-packed rubber you buy now, I don't think it has ever seen milk...!!! Don't look now but I am showing my age. I think there was a Marsdens on that line of shops as well, I know there was a Salvation Army citidel there, we had a street party at the Coronation and as usual it rained so we all piled into there. My mum made a crown out of jelly and blancmange with cream and fruit pastels f

Does she remember the dress shop on Derby Road, on the left as you went down, Lipmans I think it was called, I used to make wedding dresses and evening dresses for them in the '60's Trying to squash a quart into a pint pot was no mean feat. the fleshy bits used to pop out all over, totally uncontrollable. Not the done thing today, all M&S and C&A, made to measure garments are not called for. I still make my own though, never bought a dress in the last 45 years. That shows my age!!! A

The only ballroom I know with a rotating dance floor was the Palais on the corner of Parliament street. It could be at midnight they all jhad revolving dance floors?? The Palais had steps to the front as well! A

I was told about you by a very good friend. After being here for a while they are still a very good friend!!! A

Welcome to you all. We should be able to keep the discussions going forever. I also look forward to your memories of Nottingham. A

You did get most of them so therefore it looks like I made them too easy, its a good job that was just to test the water. It wasn't Elton John with strange things on his bottom. It wasn't Kwami Kilpatrick who ran for mayor. Then again I suppose eight out of ten ain't bad.... I will have to consult the oracle for the next one. A

Which leader of Bronski Beat had solo hits? Which star has Marilyn Monroe's signature on her bottom? Which Irish singer was a schoolgirl in the Hush a Bye Baby film? Who made the 70's album Harvest? Which Rochdale singer turned on the 1992 Blackpool Illuminations? Who recorded the Commoner's Crown album featuring Peter Sellers? Who had the first ever million selling CD with The Joshua Tree? Whose 100th single was called The Best of Me? Which pop star ran for Mayor of Detroit in 1989? Reclusive Syd Barrett was a founder member of which supergroup? Don't blow a gasket over this. It is

All I am going to say on the subject....Look on the promanade of a very well known holiday resort....you never know what you might find. If you do go looking make sure you have the correct code of dress, a knotted hanky and trousers rolled up to the knees, don't forget the socks with the sandals!!! See you there. A B)

Does anyone remember Lucky Pierre (Peter in French?) from Rowan and Martins Laugh in. Late 60's show on the box. A

The Doctors you refer to in this discussion are Dr Hickton and Doctor Epstein. Chick Zamick lived in a bungalow on Aspley Lane, opposite to what is now the Bluecoat School. A

Did they have any connection with Skills wet fish shop and the fish and chip shop on Ilkeston Road? A