DaveN

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  1. For other places within Nottinghamshire see this link https://www.historic-newspapers.co.uk/local/nottinghamshire/
  2. Check out this website for old photos https://www.historic-newspapers.co.uk/local/nottinghamshire/nottingham/#h_ff_1=&n=FPN&m=API&s=
  3. Yes Carni the article is several pages long and will take some time to read. There are loads on pages about various areas of Nottm on the site.
  4. Here's a link to an article about Colwick which you might find interesting Carni. http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/books/colwick/colwick7.htm
  5. Article on the Post website. https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/history/memories-streets-around-meadow-lane-1901078
  6. Some photos of Nottingham comparing areas over time on Post website. https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/gallery/stunning-aerial-pictures-give-birds-1940568
  7. A lot of old photos of trains on the Notts area. https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/history/gallery/photo-archive-shows-nottinghams-love-1894746
  8. Article and photographs on Post website. https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/history/see-amazing-photos-days-steam-1894130
  9. Many moons ago I remember my uncle, who was a driver on the Brown and Cream West Bridgford buses, telling me that depending on how the conductor rang the bell gave instructions to the driver. 1 ring was "Stop" - 2 rings was "Go" and 3 rings was "Do Not Stop".
  10. Happy Birthday Michael.
  11. Article with photos on Post website. https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/history/gallery/memories-of-castle-boulevard-1900875
  12. Today, Sunday, BBC 1's Countryfile programme at 5.30pm is from Nottinghamshire
  13. Article with Photos pn Canning Circus over the years https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/history/how-canning-circus-been-crossroads-1870553
  14. Article with photos on the Post website https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/history/lost-hills-walkways-nottingham-city-641386
  15. Another article on the Post website including some photos https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/history/lost-railway-stations-nottingham-220673
  16. Check out this article on The Post website. https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/history/14-quirky-signs-landmarks-nottingham-1698640
  17. Remember catching either the 1, 7 or 22 buses on Hanley Street when I lived in Bobbers Mill.
  18. Article on Post's website https://www.nottinghampost.com/whats-on/shopping/remember-long-lost-nottingham-shops-288819
  19. Carlton/ABC opened October 1939
  20. Have a great day Commo
  21. Article on Post website with photos https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/history/nottingham-nightclubs-you-went-80s-173196
  22. I was looking through some of my old books and found a Ready Reference one. It includes a Perpetual Calendar from which you can find out the day of the week you were born from your birth date. I'd forgotten I'd got it and now find it fascinating. Do you know what day of the week you were born?
  23. How many know about this? https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/history/schoolboy-genius-nottingham-who-created-1840980
  24. The problem with older people (and anyone really) that they don't have their debit card pin number written down and in their wallet/purse. Also they haven't got one of the "Touch & Pay"cards.
  25. Had a quick look and couldn't see this link had been posted before so apologies if it has. http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/nottinghamshire/nottingham.html