Cliff Ton

I'd forgotten I ever found that postcard - even though it's only 2 years ago. Nice to see a proper Nottstalgia subject reappear. And further proof of the old theory that everyone on Nottstalgia is ultimately connected to everyone else. ...and also had a Clifton connection ?

I've been reminded of this on another forum where it was mentioned. 'Listen with Mother' in the early 60s; this is the music which played out the programme.

I could never understand what he was saying/shouting. I thought it was just a random noise. It was only many years later that I discovered it was 'Wakey Wakey'.

I was made redundant twice during my working life. Neither occasion was unexpected, but both times it turned out to be a blessing in disguise, and before long I was in a better position than I was before it happened.

Incredibly, it was because the screen-wash froze. https://westbridgfordwire.com/live-updatesnottingham-trams-services-severely-affected-because-of-frozen-screenwash/

I don't think Fox & Grapes was ever officially known as 'Pretty Windows'; that was just a nickname, although it was probably better known than its official name. It also had a makeover a couple of years ago and now looks quite civilised. https://maps.app.goo.gl/2Z2FqoWv1HvsyxxZ8

I did O Level Latin and I've found it more useful in later life than I might've expected. It has often helped me to a very basic understanding of the written version of many European languages, because a lot of them have Latin origins and there are similarities in many words.

Exactly. Although I did A-Level English I never understood Shakespeare - in any sense of the word. Either reading or listening to his material, I find it difficult to understand; both in his sentence construction and use of words. It's easier to read his plays because you can keep staring at a particular passage to try and make sense of it; but when they're performed on stage or on film it could almost be a foreign language.

As an example, if you use Google to search 'Farrands grocer', one of the results will link you to Nottstalgia and Ben's favourite thread. And that wouldn't have happened a few days ago. So now all his previous lady friends will be coming back.

For the last couple of years, Nottstalgia has been slowly drifting along going nowhere, often with the same 10-12 people talking to each other about nothing in particular. Contrast that with a few years earlier, when there were many more people logging in, browsing and contributing to a variety of topics. A major reason for the drop in activity is that Google wasn’t looking at Nottstalgia when producing search results. For example, if someone - anywhere in the world - searched ‘Fairham Comprehensive Nottingham’ or ‘Bulwell Nottingham’ using Google, the results would n

I completely agree with that; automatic switchboards being a good example of loss of human contact. But tech can also greatly increase human interaction. I've lost track of the number of people I've met - or re-established contact with - thanks to the internet.

If the technological future hadn't happened, this forum wouldn't exist for people to say technology is a bad thing.

It was surprising last year to see the McDonald's at the bottom of Exchange Walk had closed down. It's presumably a result of the total lack of shops and passing trade in that area.

Regardless of the food, I just don't like McDonalds for the plastic interiors and look of the place. And I'd love to know who thinks that Snot Green is a good choice of corporate colour for the exterior of their buildings. https://maps.app.goo.gl/HFkqC4Q8b854FefS7 It's probably the most sickly, revolting colour anywhere in the city centre.

I wasn't quite old enough to consider making such a move in the early/mid-70s, but in later years I sometimes wondered if I would've taken a chance had I been born a few years earlier.

That's something which I increasingly find as well. People you know are getting more frail and fragile. Even if you think you're still relatively active and mobile, other people seem to be getting older and slower.

And if you look at present-day maps, the three names have (just) been preserved along current stretches of the surviving road.

If you scroll down to Bridlesmith Gate, the answer appears to be Yes. https://scenebeforeinnottingham.wordpress.com/home/places/clubs/

That's where I found out about Mr Millers

Among his achievements is being married 5 times. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67895679

Give us a clue......for those who don't know (which is probably quite a few) where was Mr Millers nightclub ?

At Trent Bridge this morning, the river is higher than it was on my photo of two days ago.

It's reminded me there's another thread on a similar subject....which also mentions Izal. https://nottstalgia.com/forums/topic/6627-so-who-did-have-a-house-with-an-outside-toilet/

I bought that when it was first released. And I still like it today.

I took this yesterday - it's the stretch of wall with the flood markings, next to Trent Bridge. The footpath has completely disappeared under water.