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Wimpy hamburger restaurants were named after J. Wellington Wimpy, the cartoon character from Popeye.

Mitchell, Berkut and Vulcan - all aeroplanes!

Avery Hardoll 2T Petroiler, Bilbraborn

Always knew G S Oscroft as simply Oscroft's, Mr Oscrofts full name was Garnet Scotton Oscroft

Morkel & Carnill closed in 1978 but were by that time part of Mann Egerton as was FW Mitchell. Both companies were formally wound up in 1979. The site was later taken over by Beechdale Saab. The image is from the mid-1960's - due to the skeletal type Shell sign. By 1969 the Shell signs had a red background. Note: Lambert House, the old DVLA office isn't built.

The confusion may be that the picture shows the demolition truck inside the wreck of the building.

Happy New Year to everyone.

Radford Woodhouse is the area behind the Crown Inn.

Every Asian corner shop sells alcohol.........?

37 years and counting.

Yes, darning socks is an art that has gone, as have repairing shoes on a cobblers last.

Yes, well done Mick, I am sure we will all raise a glass to you on the 9th.

Perfect parking on the wrong side of the road, 4 wheels on the pavement.

That's some three point turn! I am glad it's sorted for you.

The PhoneLine shop and Bean around the World (now closed) was Victor Oade, gentleman's outfitter with a few ladies fashions

Excellent Radfordred

He was cheap.

118 118 aaaaaaaarh

Add to the adverts and 'news items' we are now seeing more and more product placement which is yet another form of advertising.

It has to be JB in The Spy Who Loved Me when falling from a mountain to be saved by a Union Flag parachute - brilliant

Virgin OK in Bramcote, 25 down, 4 up.

Here is a video from my dash cam taken lest Tuesday showing Triumph Road from HA Fox to Ilkeston Road https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfmnJXw_OC8

Polystyrene ash all over Wollaton.

The was always a level of security but I recall being driven through the Depot in the 50's & 60's and camping on the land above the secure area but still in the Depot jurisdiction. The IRA threat put paid to the camping and since the Depot has been 'very secure'. At a time the USA rented a space resulting in protest marches etc.