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It was a cracking garage I agree. Brick built with a proper apex tiled roof.

I'm not sure how old Dick was but not a big age for sure. Mid to late 60's I guess. He was quiet liked a drink and smoked too much although he'd stopped smoking shortly before he became ill and checked out. He'd always chat when I saw him in the Pheasant especially about computer programming. Nice chap. I respected him as he did very well for himself as he came here as a penny less refugee. Next door to at No 4 was a small woman who lived with a tall chap who I believe was her brother or some relation. Never knew her name and we always referred to her as lipstick as she always had bright Crims

Josie has 2 children, Richard and Elizabeth. Josie worked at The Vine as some sort of admin. Very religious too. I was Facebook friends with both Josie and Liz but was disowned as I am as atheist as she is religious so unworthy and heathen.

I know your Truro Crescent house Fly2. Richard and Josie Barron bought it. Richard worked at Plessey and was a computer expert. He passed away several years ago but Josie is still there. My old house at number 7, third along from yours had been lived in by a Players fireman and had the remnants of the direct to Players telephone line equipment on the back wall. Do yo remember Mr Perkins at number 5. He had been there since they were built in the late 30's. He told me once that he was stood at his gate when there was a roar overhead and 3 German planes in formation flew over quite low. He said

I was born and grew up in the shadow of Players Radford factories. In fact my mum would always tell me if I asked what time I was born, "dinner time when Players were coming out" As the factory turned out at 1pm and 5pm the usually quiet Churchfield Lane where the entry to my house emerged became awash with crowds rushing from the factory. Mainly woman, many with their rollers and head scarfs if they were going out that evening. As a very young child I'd go and stand at the top of the entry and watch the turnout. Once I must have stepped out into the throng as a woman found me outside the sho

The painting above posted by Enigma is Goose Fair. It depicts the fair when it was held on the market square and you can see the clock of the old exchange building peeping through. It's by Arthur Spooner and was commissioned by someone with plenty of cash. Spooner as a joke painted the policeman as a likeness of the man who had commissioned it. One of my favourites.

I used to come on this forum quite often but don't so much now but do like to look in now and then. Reading through this thread is like listening to my grandchildren arguing. I can see there is a history to this and yes, I'm not privy to that history so in a way shouldn't stick my nose in but can we not all just enjoy this forum and respect each other. Why not call a truce. Ian has said he won't make any more political jibes so can we not leave it at that. Please.

The child on the right is a girl Rog which is why, I suspect, a respectable distance from the boys.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Shirley Anne Field a couple of years ago and we sat chatting for almost an hour. It was always on my mind that I'd like to meet Albert Finney and if he was ever in the area for any reason I would have done my best to do so. His portrayal of Jack the lad Arthur Seaton bought to life the character written so brilliantly by Alan Sillitoe and heralded the start of a brilliant acting career. He arguably never achieved the real stardom that his early work led us to beleive might but 5 times Oscar nominee is not too shabby. I was truly saddened to hear of his passi

I've sent you a message Trogg.

You may have heard that Nottingham Council are commissioning a new memorial to honour in one place Nottinghamshires War dead. I believe it will be on Trent Embankment. Currently names are dotted all over the county. There have been appeals on the local BBC to get in touch to make sure your relatives name is on their list to ensure they will be included. Does anyone know where you get in touch. I've looked on line and see info about it in general but not specific contact detail.

Better than Windows

Well written Big Mac. Ali was a fine athlete and inspirational man.

Thanks Jill.

Perhaps Jill can comment on this. I've just been watching Univesity Challenge, the Christmas sessions that I recorded, unsurprisingly over Christmas. One of the questions asked to name the artist of various paintings with a harvest theme. One that came up was this... https://goo.gl/images/ZW9RJ9 I'm sure this used to be a picture displayed somewhere at Berridge. I'm not sure why I should recall this but does it ring a bell with you? I recall that another print displayed at school was 'Bubbles' as used in the vintage soap advert.

Brew. It was not a go at you at all, or certainly wasn't intended as such but a comment of drivers in general. Really sorry if it came across that way it really wasn't intended.

On the vast majority of 'average' journeys, driving faster has a minor effect on overall journey time. How many times do you get overtaken only to end up behind the overtaker at the next set of lights or holdup. I accept that this is not quite so apparent on motorways but even motorways often have delays and slow stretches where you catch up the faster moving traffic. Sorry to disagree Brew but if your bored and not paying attention driving for whatever reason let alone going too slow, then youre a danger to yourself and others. Speed in itself is not dangerous at all. Its excessive speed giv

Some speed limits are reduced for environmental reasons. A reduction of say 10mph on a motorway results in a better fuel economy and more importantly for the government a reduction in emissions so we can meet the EU target for air quality.

I drive sedately. Not necessarily slow but steady. Motorways I generally cruise at 60 ish but at the limit on 30and 40mph roads which forms much of my daily motoring. Driving around it seems I'm just about the slowest car on the road. If I'm doing 40 in a 40 limit I'm constantly tailgated and then overtaken at speed as soon as the opoutunity arises. It seems many motorists to a large extent ignore speed limits. If your going to speed then given the technology there is a good chance of sooner or later getting a ticket and fail to understand why there is so much anger about this. Is it asking to

I'd read it all up to 11.15pm Friday, Fly's post. My birthday Friday so I don't think I looked in and if I did I wasn't seeing straight. Very very nice whiskey from my son. I don't mind. As the two subjects are so different I thought it would be split so I was just surprised. As we got to eating though on the thread you're probably right to keep it together. Just on the South-well - Suthell debate. My 6 year old grandson has just lost his 2 front 'baby' teeth so it's currently pronounced Suffall.

How did the (and how to eat food politely) get in the title of this thread?

I eat my peas with honey I've done it all my life It makes the peas taste funny But keeps them on my knife

No Jill. It doesn't matter but when I hear the news readers on the BBC say Wol at on or bas ford it erks me. Maybe they're right. Who knows. Still cringe though. I love listening to Radio Nottingham coverage of Notts County matches where they often 'tek a corner' or 'ge the ball away'. Priceless. Feel right at om.

The debate about Suthell or South-well crops up now and then. I was born and raised in Radford. my father (born Mapperley but Hyson Green raised) always called it Suthell saying this was the correct way. I moved to just outside Southwell almost 20 years years ago. Most natives of this area use the South-well pronunciation. Nothing to do with Nouveau Riche poncy southerners moving in or 'not sounding posh enough' as some have posted here. Simply the way it is. I'm not jumped up but do now use South-well as after 20 years I'm allowed to. I don't use a knife to eat peas. I use a spoon! Nearb

I would consider myself a traditionalist but I have to say I do rather like the Newton building.