Karlton

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  1. Yer on the wrong side of the road mate if yer nip across the road there'l be a bus in five minutes back to Nottingham. see yer.
  2. It might be of interest for you to know that I worked for Mr Pearson on his farm at the top of Southcliffe road when I was about 8 year s old helping with the milk round. I don't know if you remember the farm there, just below there onthe same side there was a bomb shelter. and opposite that stood a row of terraced houses called 'New Row' hope it will be of interest.
  3. Welcome to nostalgia craigandkaya I'm a Carltonian as yer might have guessed with (Karlton) born in Kirks Buildings and the bleddy house is still standing. Enjoy yer stay, I haven't been on nostalgia meself very long, they're a good crowd.and very welcoming.
  4. School dinners 60 odd years ago when me mam could afford it especially puddings.
  5. years ago I used to frequent 'The original dog and Partridge' which i think was on the same side as the vic centre opposite the 'old dog and Partridge they used to serve cheese and onion cobs the cobs were cut twice with one layer of really thick cheese and another thick layer of onion best Iv'e tasted.
  6. A rich man eats when he will, a poor man eats when he can.
  7. I'll keep me eye out for somebody eating Pancakes with bacon and maple syrup and perhaps meet one of my nostalgia friends then.
  8. When Billy Corkhill kept the Bruno carlton, On dart match nights his wife put on steamed black pudding sandwiches and sometimes fritter cobs yum yum.
  9. yer know what they say a balanced diet is a cake in each hand
  10. definitely ferrero rocher Michael
  11. we all like a bit a summat to eat. forget yer diets. Sirloin steak and chips for me don't forget puddings
  12. lizzieM #53 Thanks for you're interest Lizzie but no I don't remember the humphreys but there was a friend of ours a jean humphreys who married an Attenborough and lived on Belvoir road opposite Chandos gates we also knew her mum and dad who lived futther down chandos st but probably not the same Humphreys you mentioned.
  13. jumping in on this topic a few more memories come to mind. We lived at 109 from 1960 to 1968. had four children Susan Steven Susan and Vernon. Mrs Davis lived at 107 Mr&mrs Varney 111 their daughter had a bubble car. Maureen &Trevor Alan 113 moved to Australia. I remember Mr&mrs brightman's garage. Mrs Robson& daughters Linda &Pearl. Mr Scarborough on opposite side who was caretaker at Chandos school. Mrs Walker ran the corner shop and was then taken over by Kate& Albert Walsh and two daughters Kath & Ann keen forest supporters. Sam Issom had his roofing firm n
  14. A new starter walked in the builders cabin somebody said 'Where do yo live then?' 'Bulwell hall,' he replied and quick as a flash came the reply ' Bleddy ell I bet that teks some cleaning.'
  15. Anyone remember the King Billy on Carlton Hill just up from the Bruno?
  16. DA DE DA DE DA DE DA, DA DE DA DE DA DA. Yes it the archers
  17. Is yer voice deeper than Mrs Catfan's? if it is then yep you're a man.