DaveN

There were several Men's Tailors such as Hepworths, Weaver To Wearer and John Collier which I believe have all disappeared.

Check out this site for retro toys etc http://www.retrowow.co.uk/retro_britain/toys_and_games/toys_games_past.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-36394819

Actor Bert Kwouk has died http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36370997

When I was a 'young one' I lived at Bobbers Mill not far from the Wheatsheaf Pub. Depending which way the wind was blowing meant either the smell of tobacco from Player's or, the smell of soap and beer from Gerrard's and Shippo's in Basford

Discovering Britain have an article on their website about Nottingham Caves which includes details and a map http://www.discoveringbritain.org/activities/east-midlands/trails/nottingham.html

Try one of these at Lakeland http://www.lakeland.co.uk/7704/Jar-Grippers

I packed up smoking in 1978 and at that time I used to get 200 Peter Stuyvesant (not sure of the spelling!) for just £8!

Have a look at the link below - it might help! http://www.picturethepast.org.uk/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;NTGM012499&pos=2&action=zoom&id=63947 Here's a brief resume of the cinema Queens aka Midland Electric Picture Palace. Arkwright Street. 400 seats. Opened December 1911 – Closed June 1935 Reopened as “Queens” January 1936 – Closed January 1955 Demolished

Was Jeff's the shop at the top of Alfreton Road (not far from Canning Circus)?

I had a problem last night twice.

There's already a link in the article below http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13650

Welcome to Nottsalgia I'm sure you'll find lots of interesting facts about Nottingham among other subjects on the forum

Just a reminder the programme is on BBC 4 tonight (Friday) at 9pm

See link below http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36163533

According to a book I've got, published in 2011, it is the Victoria Centre at 256 feet

Programme on BBC 4 on Friday, 29th April at 9 pm called "The Dave Clark Five & Beyond : Glad All Over". It's followed by "Big In America : British Hits In The USA" at 10.55 pm

Programme about Prince on BBC 4 tonight at 10pm with the Billy Fury programme at 11pm

Prince has been found dead http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-36106778

Glad you enjoyed it Red

Yes FLY2 I couldn't connect last night too. After a few attempts I got back.

Yes a very sad loss of someone who was a great actress. Especially loved Dinner Ladies. R.I.P. Victoria

Biography of Roy Orbison on BBC 4 tomorrow (Wednesday April 20th) at 10.30 pm

Notts CCC batsman James Taylor has been forced to retire - see link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/36024253

See link below http://www.nottinghampost.com/Looking-90-years-South-Notts-buses/story-29085721-detail/story.html