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See link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35704681

Just a reminder that the 90's are tonight at 8pm BBC 2

Stamps are increasing in price later this month - only 1p - but if you use a lot especially at Christmas it may be wise to buy some now! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35612268

I don't know if this is what you're referring to:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23771250

I've mentioned this book before in another thread but if you like the 'old' architecture then have a look at a book in the Pevsner Architectural Guides about Nottingham. It's an excellent book with great photos and walks around the city looking at the buildings.

I don't think there's anyone who hasn't got faults even though some won't admit them. I think my worst fault is untidiness even though I recognise it and after a time have a tidy-up it's not long before the untidiness returns!

I've got a book about HIne called "Thomas Chambers Hine - Architect of Victorian Nottingham" by Ken Brand of the Nottingham Civic Society.

#4 I've got both those books and would recommend them if you appreciate the beautiful old buildings we have around Nottingham

I need some new garden fencing and wondered if anyone could recommend a 'fencer'?

It must be a relief to both of you. I'm sure all of your friends here are glad to hear are going well and they will continue to do so.

Just a reminder that the show is on tonight (BBC 2 8pm) The 80s Back in Time for the Weekend Like many modern families, the Ashby-Hawkins home is stuffed full of tablets, computers, phones and gadgets to distract them in their spare time. But for one summer, they agreed to give up all their 21st-century technology and travel back in time to discover the radical transformation of our leisure time since 1950. The family's own home becomes their time machine as they are transported back to a different decade each week. Guided by presenters Giles Coren and social historian Polly Russell, the

Cathy's Clown was the first record on Warner Bros. label (no. WB1) ans spent 9 weeks ar No 1 in the U.K. in 960. The Everly bros. mad esome great singles like "All I Have To Is Dream" - "Wake Up Little Susie" and "Walk Right Back" Good duo!

Here's a link below to a site about Nottingham Workhouses http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Nottingham/

If you want taking back have a look at my poem on the page below http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11329&page=8

We've got 5,000 now!

Welcome to Nottsalgia Caroline. I'm sure you;ll find plenty of interesting threads not only about Nottingham but about general subjects too.

Nice to hear Chulla that you can recall all the things I mentioned in my poem. It's amazing what a 21 year old can remember!

Let’s take you back to your younger days When there were loads of chip shops but no takeaways At school girls wore gymslips Went to Mablethorpe or Skeggy on a day trips From a bottle of ink your pen you did refill And listened to music on vinyl No car lift to school –you had to walk You didn’t have butter you had Stork You did sums without a calculator Walked up stairs – no escalator At school if you were naughty or didn’t pay attention You got the strap, cane, lines or detention Had blankets and eiderdown – no duvet Monday was always mums’ washday You hated vaccinations and the nit nurse But

Just a reminder part 3 The 70's is on tonight (Tuesday) BBC 2 at 8 pm

#117 Other names used are Finger, Thumb Or Rusty Bum? Husky Fusky Jump The Nagger Jeremiah Montykitty Ton Weights

I've posted this link in another thread but thought I ought to post it here too, http://www.historyworld.co.uk/

If you want to see things that we no longer have then have a look at the website below. I found the old ads etc fascinating. http://historyworld.co.uk/

Just a reminder that part 2 is on tonight (BBC 2 at 8 pm) about the 60's see below. The 60s Back in Time for the Weekend Episode 2 of 6 Like many modern families, the Ashby-Hawkins home is stuffed full of tablets, computers, phones and gadgets to distract them in their spare time. But for one summer, they agreed to give up all their 21st-century technology and travel back in time to discover the radical transformation of our leisure time since 1950. The family's own home becomes their time machine as they are transported back to a different decade each week. Guided by presenters Giles Cor

#95 Margie, "Husky Bum" was a game involving jumping on the backs of a team which were leaning against a wall. In Derbyshire it was known as "Rusty Bum"

I thought the list below might evoke some memories of how we used to spend our spare time before the advent of t.v. video games etc. GAMES FROM THE PAST Alphabet Games Bad Egg Battleships Blind Man’s Buff Blow Football British Bulldog Bumps Buttercup Game Capture The Flag Cartwheels Cat And Mouse Cat’s Cradle Charades Chinese Whispers Cigarette Card Skimming Clapping Games Conkers Consequences Cops And Robbers Crabs Dips Dusty Bluebells Farmer’s in His Den Five Stones Follow My Leader Four Corners French Cricket French Skipping Grandmother’s Footsteps Hand Shadows Handstands Hangman Hat Game