TonyW

Hi Blondie I am no longer a member of this site but my Brother Pete married Diane, she is dead now, been dead about 3 years. She died exactly of what her Mother died of "Peggy" Brain cancer. They all took after her mother, a bit wappy or at least those i met did especially "John". Cheers Tony.

Hi ya Blondie. Alf Foster was my brothers Father in law.

Started Work at Moorgreen Pit at easter 1969, my first wage was £6.6shillings a week. 16 weeks training then i went to Babbinton colliery. I have had a few jobs over the years but i always went back to the pit untill they shut. About 25 years in all, and i miss my old mates, and iften dream about the Pit.

I have lived in Newbury Berkshire for just over 5 years. I married a Newbury Gal which i met on the internet. I have always had the wanderlust, and when we got offered this Flat in Newbury I, and the Mrs jumped at the chance. I couldn't wait to get out of Nottingham, it's not the same city i grew up in. I lived in Bulwell when we moved, and i was sick of all the Chavs hanging about on the streets.

Correct me if i'm wrong but didn't it Show "Albert Finney" running down "Derby Road" after a bus?.

I came to Broxter in 1967, and went to John Player School until 1969 when i started down Babbington Colliery. I left Broxter in 1972 or there abouts but i made some good friends up there. i was pals with an Irish lad "Tony Culligan" who use to go to John player. memories hey?.

Cheers Michael Booth good to be back.

I'm glad that i have had such a response to my post

Major Oak at Sherwood forest?.

"And now for something completey different". Monty Pythons Flying Circus. Great programme.

Thank you Loppylugs

Paulus i knew all of the families you mentioned. I lived just round the corner from the Pritchetts, in fact Paul was a good mate of mine born on the same, and same year. I went to school with the Whitby's. I knew the Wilkinsons they used to live on Woodfield Rd, Barry Wilkinson was a mate of my eldest brother Pete. I use to live on Frinton at 171 opposite the Wilsons. I have the same surname of Wilkinson hence the "W". Small world innit. . Bomber Wells was a good mate of mine too.

Hello Paulus. I was "Brung up" LOL on Edwin Street No 60 near the top of the street on the left hand side. I lived in the Old St anns from the years of 1955 to 1969 then i left for Broxtowe. More to follow. Thank you for the welcome back.

Hello Piggy & Babs thank you for the welcome.

Hi Guys. I'm back after a long absence because of health. I'm sorry if my exit from the Forum was a bit abrupt but at the time i didn't feel like going into long explanations. Me, and my wife Dawn are moving soon to a brand spanking new flat, two bedrooms, and it's LARGE believe me, we deserve it after what we have been through.

Paulus I'm glad to help.

I met the "Lone Ranger" "Clayton Moore" when he came to the "Cavendish Picture House" (The local fleapit) in the 50's. "Tonto" "Jay Silverheels" wasn't there with him though LOL. He fired his guns on the stage of the "Cavendish", and he spoke to my Mam, and stroked the chin of my two twin sisters in the pram when they were only a few weeks old. How's that for a memory.

I forgot to mention Young Tracy. She ballooned to an enormous size but she was still pretty. She had a thing for my brother "Keith Wilkinson" who is unfortunatley dead now. I don't know what happened to young Tracy though, for all i know she is still living in "Bulwell" the last i heard she was living on "Risborough walk" but i don't know the number.

Got it. "The Adjutant White"

While i'm at it, does anyone know the the Pub down the "St Anns" that was at the bottom of "Hungerhill Road" on the right hand side going up the road please. I would be most grateful if you could tell me.I know about the other one "Sir rowland Hill", and the one at the bottom of "Hungerhill Road" "The Robin Hood Club". Any offers please.

One or two of you might know this site but i'm posting it up for those of you that dont know. It's a site that old photos from all areas, but i think this site will take you to the Old St Anns, enjoy.. http://www.pictureth...=44&y=11&page=2

Perry went to live in "Bridport" with a blonde piece.I dont if her mum is still alive but she was at the top of "Ravensworth Road" on a little estate.She became friends with my ex wife "Milly" who sadly died, she must be in her late 60's now.

Hello catfan, Me, and brother used to push a Barrow up Union Road to a coal yard on the right hand side near the top of Union Road. We used to load the barrow up with coal,and push it in a foot of snow all the way to Edwin Street. It was hard going i'll tell you

Well I'll go to bottom of our stairs. I remember the one about the 10 oclock osses though, that used to scare the Cr*p out me lol.