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I remember 'Redfearns' pop; despite their good works, thought it came second - pop wise - to the splendid 'Corona' (their bottles were works of art).

Tony Benn: Respected and Liked.

I'm jumping for joy, certainly feels like: 'Spring is on its way' today........................

At the beginning of the 60's I had a Saturday/ Holiday job at Farrands on the Green; my pay was 14 shillings and ten pence. It was an interesting time because I helped in transferring the shop into a self-service - i.e. mini supermarket..........................

Hi Clifton, thanks for the image above @ #32 - certainly helps: re any information on Player's Recreational Ground.............. Also, catfan for your snippet...............

'Nottstalgia' chums, do any of you have any knowledge or memories of Player's Recreational Ground on Aspley Lane - before it became David Lloyd Fitness Centre? Not much on the Internet. Paulus: can you help being an Aspley boy?

Moz @ #24: Great podcast....................esp. James Brown and Sam the Sham, ta very much............

They say that 'left handedness' is a sign of Genius...............

Luv that lingo, don't ya just? @ #22

All we teenagers who lived at Bilborough during the 60's had: 'a best friend who lived on Chingford'! PS: Wasn't there a wood at the back of Chingford before the Harvey Haddon Stadium was built?

Norton Street, remember 'Krazy Kuts' at the Hartley Road end? Have recently written a scene set around this area in the 1960's........ PS: Old Radford lives on...................

Remember well 'Chingford Road Shops' in the 60's - always loads of kids hanging around under the lamplight. Wasn't there a chip shop? - sure there was...............................

TGC, good to see you back.

Mick, lovely lovely images to match a lovely lovely song.

As a child I remember hearing 'Born Too Late' by The Ponytails and feeling thrilled that I was slowly but surely working my way towards becoming a 'Teenager' - a magical time in a child's life.

It never fails with me but when I read the two little words: 'Burton's Arcade', that distinctive, pungent aroma that met you as soon as you walked into the wonderful Burton's store returns...............................just shows, the Power of Words.........................

Nearly had a fit the other day when I found 'Poundland' closed down in the Victoria Centre; was informed later that it's moved up stairs away from its usual place just below Tesco.

Interesting Heading this Topic: 'Fat Police' Dictionary definition of the word: 'Fat' - 'the best or richest part'...........................

Beats me why it was traditional that there was always a mirror hanging over the fireplace way back - not many people had fireguards; but of course there was always the brass companion set.

Talking about mantle pieces: my mum and the neighbours around, kept immaculate, well dusted, well attired mantle pieces: brown clock in the middle, lots of brass at both sides, spare coins at the end for emergencies - Boring. And then one day a miracle happened: a family came to live a few doors away and the way they decorated their mantle piece was revolutionary, caused a sensation: for decked all along the mantle piece were budgerigars living in fancy cages - complete with all the rubbish that caged birds throw out; naturally, we kids couldn't keep away from the place - oh the fresh a

Anyone remember the wonderful amount of bike shops Nottingham had years back?: in my mind's eye I can 'specially see the one based at the bottom of Alfreton Road; absolutely packed with shiny new bikes it was, a pleasure to view through the windows - perhaps choose the one you most fancied.

Anyone remember the 'Pink Witch' bikes, 'specially made for young ladies? My sister was lucky enough to get a brand new one, as for me I had to do with an unreliable cronk: every journey I made, I had to pump the tyres up!

Couldn't think of a better occasion to return to 'Nottstalgia' than to wish you 'Happy Birthday' Chrissie xx

'Friday the 13th' never bothers me..........I'm not superstitious..........in fact, the number 13 has proved lucky for me on quite a few occasions!

Such an adorable, clever and confidant little girl.