benjamin1945

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  1. Some people will say that we ''look back' with 'Rose-Tinted Glasses''.......to a certain extent this is true.......but i do believe the old days were generally much better in many ways........
  2. Aother old photo of how Bulwell used to be back in the 50s....curtesy of 'Turtons' old bulwell........ This one is roughly where Wilko's now stands previously the Coop...lots of old shops were demolished to make the building which is now wilko's.......among the old shops were a Mens shoe shop...a Gents Tailors where you could buy quality items...shoes...shirts...suits etc...be nice to have them back...but wouldn't last long...as todays Men don't seem to wear quality clothes.........anymore...
  3. Wilco look like closing in Bulwell.....and it would certainly have a detrimental effect on the Old Town.....i reckon if it closes they should turn it into an indoor market.the open air one at present is busy when it operates as a Flea Market.......i'm sure an indoor flea market would work in Bulwell.......Bit of a throw back many years to Central Market in town...
  4. Georgina (Georgy) made me a happy man this morning.......sorted the Pain ive been having last couple of weeks with my ''Ingowing Toe Nails''....Danced all the way down the corridor of the clinic on my way out...
  5. No where do they do a ''Grab a Granddad''..Barrie...even the Grannies love being chased.......and if your a Gent'' you will oblige....
  6. Nowt up with ''Grab a Granny'' /or even Aunty Jill...........only wanted a Dance Your Dad and Uncle Gilbert sound like me and my Uncle John And Barrie......you don't have to be old enough to 'Grab one''.....
  7. Jill..did Uncle Gilbert go to any ''Grab an 'Aunty' nights......
  8. Back in about 1973 i stayed in Grimsby/Cleethopes every Tues or wed night at the 'Dolphin' hotel....for most of the year.............. Had some great nights there especially ''Grab a Granny nights'' cant recall the name of the place ...on the Sea front......did business with some lovely people in the VG Stores.......used to have me Haircut and a shave in Grimsby the Barber told me he used to cut Duncan Mckenzie's hair when he was a 'Nipper'' Also used to watch Grimsby Town when they had Mid=week matches....was introduced to Laurie Mcnemamy at one game.....
  9. Love this..............watch out for 'Little girl'' Full screen brilliant...........
  10. The first great ''twanga''..........i recall........Edit sorry willow just seen you played it before...........
  11. Yes Woody been into Hucknall a couple of times lately........so depressing.....used to be a Vibrant little town......no-more alas....
  12. The previous 'Instrumental' post........which for some reason wouldnt let me add any written words........... This video is my daughters double when she was about 12 yr old........ive just shown her children 10...8 and 4...........they are convinced its their Mam......their reaction has been so funny..........
  13. Although Bulwell not as busy as it once was...........reckon its still busier than most places.around Notts.....even busier than larger places like Mansfield.......i believe a lot of it is down to the free parking everywhere..........@Beekay Wilko's is on the corner facing the Market .....used to be the Coop..... Some of The things Bulwell has going for it....apart from the Free Parking.... Lovely Church ...over looking it....... Despite its name......''The Bogs'' Bus Station.... Railway station... The Tram... Market..4 days per week... 2 golf courses
  14. Hate to think what main street Bulwell would look like if Wilko's closes........its the biggest store on main street ..........indoor Market perhaps? Mind you the outdoor market is hardly thriving........
  15. Just my thoughts Jill......about 3 months ago i purchased some Plant Pots at 4.50 each went for some more couple of weeks ago 6.50same Pots !! Says it all really....
  16. My contempt for this man grows..............F... OFF........Coming out of the mouth of the '''Conservative deputy Party leader''' And no regret from him...........and sad to say most of the country agree that its ok.........
  17. One of the first records i bought 6/6 Hindleys Clumber st..........
  18. They made some lovely songs.........great dressers too....Harry my next door neighbour from growing up and dear friend.....had a Jacket like those that twinkled above.when we were about 16......the girls at 'Beeston Lads Club' queued up to Dance with him every time he wore it.......nearly bought one...lol
  19. Its possible @MargieH............but shouting 'TWAT'.........Didn't endear me to him......
  20. Lots of talk about the merits and de-merits of Electric Cars..........I'M Against them for reasons of cost mainly................However an even stronger reason ''Dawned'' on me yesterday...........Getting in my Car in a Car-Park as i opened the door and was taking my Jacket off before getting in there was a loud 'Beep-Beep' from a car coming towards me...........i had a bit of ''Verbal'' with the driver...Leary git about 50..... Then as he drove off i realised it was ''Electric'' and silent''......normally i would have heard it approaching............This made me think about peop
  21. Bogger off....... Mind ya business.. Cheeky Sod... Nowt to do we YO......... Just a few of the comments i got....when i asked a bunch of 60 to 80 year old Ladies to''' keep the noise down'''......they were sat outside Jeromes in Bulwell drinking their Tea's or Coffees......... Anyway finished my Coffee and got up to go...shouting TA RA Ladies.!!! More 'Banter' followed from them......... Ta ra Duck...Ta ra cheeky...see ya later me Duck...and much more... Love Bulwell......
  22. Just got up a few minutes ago and someone has made my day already.... Went on Facebook and a chap said 'hello'' are you the ......... (my name) who set me on at Savemore Bulwell back in 1970?.................couldnt believe it over 50 years ago and i was only there a few months........ I'm right pleased......must have left some sort of impression...lol