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Remember, the plastic bags we took to the shops in the 50's? - plastic strips sewn together. If the plastic strip broke, we'd knot it together, to eradicate the hole.

Camphorated Oil; wonderful stuff for rubbing on my children's chests when they had breathing difficulties - just a few warmed drops did the trick for a good night's sleep. Almond Oil; wonderful stuff for rubbing around the ears of a baby/small child teething - just a few drops warmed did the trick. Indian Brandy; just a few drops in warm water helped settle a turbulent tum. PS: the above have either become unobtainable or difficult to find.............

Good of you to get back Bing. What was sad, was that Tom (Blower) died at such a young age and through the sport he loved - swimming. I'm sure you've read all the info. on 'Google' - such a fitting tribute to this remarkable man. I'm sure there's a family connection somewhere on my side. PS: Please don't think it bad mannered of me to correct you but in case you're collating your family research, Frankie Blower's place of abode was the small, old workhouse on St Peter's Street - comes from a reliable source.

Aren't they just Beautiful David? I remember well the days of the 'Easter Bonnet' Parades. During the 50's/ 60's my grandma always had a new hat from the millinery department of C&A - lovely memories of some of them, worn with her Dame Edna Everage style specs!

Ooooooooooooh, I'd love to win that cabbage, bet there's a load of nutritious Iron in the Beautiful vegetable. I'll make a guess and say it weighs: 6lbs 12ounces. PS: Not bothered about the drink but would love to get my hands on such a healthy looking thing; let's see now, how would I cook it?: steamed mostly to retain its goodness and served with beef steak and creamed potatoes.

Hi David, thanks for the above; after leaving 'Nottstalgia', I googled Tom Blower's name and was surprised to learn of just how famous and well respected a person he was. I'm sure there are family links.......................

Hi there Bing, great that you got back concerning Frankie Blower - truly one of Radford's Characters from a bygone age. Regarding Frankie and his relations: Wasn't there a Blower (Tom) who swam the English Channel? Were the Blowers related to the Dewick family (Pine Street), who were related to the Straws? Frankie was regarded as a little simple - gossip cruelly had it that his dad hit him - these days we are more enlightened and could recognise/ diagnose that Frankie could have been Autistic. Apparently the rogue had an eye for the ladies: he regularly waited outside the Player's fact

Hi Bilboro-lad and Bilbraborn, great to see the banter between you two. I note that you were both cinema goers at the Ilkeston Road Picture House; can you recall a character, name of Frankie Blower who frequented the place? He was always to be found on the front row, downstairs and was well renowned for his mighty laugh (as well as other things); apparently this was so HUGE, it would make the audience laugh just to hear it! Frankie grew up around the St Peter's Street area and lived in what was once a tiny workhouse on St Peter's Street. He was so well known around Radford that Alan Sill

I believe, 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' received its first Nottingham showing at Ilkeston Road Picture House. PS: there's a photo where Mrs Sillitoe and Shirley Anne Field are in attendance at its preview.

I well recall Sunday afternoon viewing on the telly: 'Sergeant Bilko', 'I Love Lucy', 'I Married Joan'. Also, recall Hiram Holliday on the telly, I believe 7.pm, during the week. I absolutely adored him with his Big hat, Big mac - no, I don't usually fall for fellas in macs - Big glasses and cheeky smile and he was so tiny; was fascinated by the character.

Hi Bilboro-lad, welcome to 'Nottstalgia'. I lived in Bilborough for a few years - around early 60's - even worked at the spanking new Library on Bracebridge Drive (my first job). I like to write and if I can help you in any way possible - regarding research - with the book that you're writing, then I will. Will look forward to reading your future posts............ PS: Were there some allotments around the Old Coach Road area?

Hi Alison, had to put in a cheesy titbit, a write up on the pleasures of eating Gorgonzola - given it a capital letter, for me it's got to be King amongst cheeses. My mum and dad were extremely partial to Gorgonzola. They tried the cheese from many shops: Burtons in the Arcade, the Co-op but they swore the best Gorgonzola was to be purchased from a little shop/cafe on Hyson Green - just past Woolworth's (1950's/ 60's). Of course muggins me had to go on a regular errand to this cafe: on the bus all the way from Bells Lane (didn't mind really as it meant extra pocket money). I remember t

I love my bus pass, the freedom it allows me. The day I received my bus pass at the grand age of 60, I sat on the tram and shouted "Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee" ; no more dipping into my purse for change for the bus. I felt like a kid again, or, even better than a kid because as a kid I'd have to spend a penny or two getting to town, library or school. Just lately, I've been craving a holiday but prospective bills will not allow, so I've been searching my memory for interesting places to go courtesy of my bus pass; let's see now, there's: Newark (historic place, Arts Centre, shops) Me

All this talk of tea from you lot and none of you has even mentioned the importance of warming the pot before the addition of the tea. This, I believe in, whether I'm making a pot of tea (from loose leaf) or using a teabag in a mug. PS: I promise you, it makes all the difference..............Happy Tea Drinking Slurp, slurp..........

I'm sure Sir David would appreciate your wit Lizzie........

S'pose you could easily say that Sir David Frost had become a National Treasure. PS: Caught him on the telly a couple of months ago and thought he didn't look very well (seriously); should he have set himself the task of the Cruise talk?

Do any of the ladies amongst us - some of the lads may even have taken a sly look (Paulus) - remember 'Valentine' and 'Mirabelle'? I called them 'love comics' and I was forbidden from reading them ; that didn't stop me sneaking them upstairs in my satchel, lying down on my bed, a bag of sweets at my side and escaping into fantasy land............. .................... One of these 'love comics' - sure it was 'Valentine' - had the latest hit pop song printed on the back cover.

Sorry to hear of David's passing........... Loved his satire and sharp wit when hosting TWTWTW back in 60's. Enjoyed his piercing interviews with well-known personages. A lad of many talents, a lad who did well in life. Far too young to go................... Missed - a likeable personality - God Bless David. xx

'For Once In My Life'*, I'm living my life the way I want to.................................. * thanks for the title Stevie Wonder.

I remember William Crane's school badge costing 2/6d (Half a Crown) - 12 and a half pence new money. I recall the headmistress Mrs Starling coming into our class in Junior school and telling us about the new badge; how it was in honour of Alderman William Crane. A beautiful design was this badge: an oval shape with a bright, light blue bird on a navy background; with the Latin motto: 'Laetitia Servire' written around the embroidery of the bird. It all seemed so exciting back then, the school even had a song/hymn especially written for we pupils to sing in Assembly. I loved singing and

Hi Katyjay and Tomlinson, can you also remember there being a school song to go with the badge for William Crane? I can recall the last line only of the song which went: 'Gladly serve the youth of Crane.' (I well remember singing this at full throttle in the school hall).

Jimmy87, so glad your cat returned. It made me laugh when I read that he ate: 'half a massive bowl of crunchies' - he must have fangs for teeth!

'On Being Old': for me makes me appreciate LIFE, it's self; no matter my state of health, how much money I have / don't have............... Being here feels good................... And it feels even better, knowing and hoping that those I love / are close to me, are happy and well too...........

DG Brit, yo mek me laf yo do: post @ #31, 'Tuffy shop' - not heard this for years; sad world gone good again!

P'raps it's the ozone in the sea air that makes the fish and chips taste welcomlingly delicious - simple as that.