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  3. "Houses" at School

    in All other Nottingham Schools Discussions

    Posted

    The houses at Trent Bridge Secondary Modern Boys was:

    Bosworth

    Lake

    Laws

    Pearson

    They were named after old boys killed in the first world war and they died in the school when it was being used as a hospital. Each house had a big framed photograph of them over the house name in the hall.

    I have often wondered what became of those photos when the school closed.

    Best wishes

    Peter

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  5. where have they gone

    in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !

    Posted

    My mate was a TV repairs man and called at a house as the wife was going out and she told him the problem. She said he husband was in but he was stone deaf. Any road up Andy repaired the TV then shouted at the man in the arm chair is that OK? Yes he replied but there is no need to shout. Your wifetold me you were deaf The man smiled Yes she's thought that for the past 12 years!!!!

    Best wishes

    Peter

  6. where have they gone

    in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !

    Posted

    When we lived down Ashleigh Street the Davenport man called every Friday. One friday me mam and dad where having a big row as he popped his head round the back door saying cheerfully - Davenports. Oh Shit mum shouted. "Yes madam some people call it that but I am suppose to say Davenports," he replied

    Row forgotten

    Best wishes

    Peter

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  9. Fullarton sacked

    in NOTTS COUNTY

    Posted

    As a long suffering County man it upsets me to see them in such a state as at the moment there does not seem to be any light at the end pf the tunnel in fact they seem to be struggling to even find the tunnel. I used to travel all over the county with them and walk round the pitch in my top hat etc. My nickname in those days was Prof. They were always a hard team to beat at home. I remember in the very old 2nd division we struggled for years we would say things like "If we win today by 2 - 0 and Lincoln City lose we go above them on goal difference" I used to stand in the Kids Pen"

    Lets hope this new consortium puts them back in better shape

    Best wishes

    Peter

  13. Blackstone Street, Kirk White Street

    in 'The Medders'

    Posted

    I lived at 100 Kirkewhite Street and we had a TV - one of the few who had in those days. The power came from an attachment in the light socket but we did had one 2 pin power point in the room but did not know if it worked or not. Chap from next door was in every night watching the TV and said he would tell us if the socket was live or not. He put a steel knitting needle in one of the holes and wet his finger - I am sure you all know what is coming next - he switched it on and boy o boy did he do a little dance and screaming TURN IT OFF - Where shall I switch it off my Mam asked - FOR GODSAKE ANYWHERE his hair all stood up on end. At least we were then able to use the socket

    Best wishes

    Peter

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  17. Postage Stamps Increase

    in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !

    Posted

    Hi there

    As a good old Postie I would like to defend both the service and the company. It has certainly changed over the years and done its best to change with the times despite the Gov hiving off big chunks to the private sector and making it impossible for us to compete on a level playing field.

    As for the comment about money and rouge Postmen - what can I say in any big organisation you always get the few and hence we are all tarred with the same brush. Do not forget we have our own Investigation Branch and we are watched.

    You get people having a real go if we deliver a letter that has been found hidden away and found very many years later. I say despite all that we completed our contract and still delivered it!!!

    The firm is exceptionally generous in supporting charities and schools and has won many awards for this being the top company for this type of thing.

    I have always found them good to their staff too.

    Reminds me of the story of the Postie who one day had one letter for a house across and lake and two miles down a dirt track. Off he went it was hot and tiring walking down the track. He got to the door, knocked and a dear old lady came out and took the letter.

    "Oh you shouldn't have brought this letter you could have posted it" she said.

    Best wishes

    Peter

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  18. Anyone remember Dentist - Diane Wiltshire

    in General Chat about Nottingham

    Posted

    On yes I remember Frettinghams. I was working on nights at Sherwood Hospital and had agonising toothache so much so that the Matron rang first thing in the morning for a dental appointment. This dentist said I was to go home and get some sleep before seeing him - sleep with raging toothache????? Any road up I went and he said it had to come out. "Do you have a dentist?" he asked. "Yes Dr Frettingham" I replied. He nodded and walked half way across the room before turning and saying - "Did he have a surgery on Lenton Boulevard?" "Yes" "God he finished years ago - dead I think"

    "Hmmm" I replied "Wondered why I was not get any appointments."

    Best wishes

    Peter

  19. hyson green

    in 'Mucky Ukna' Bull'el Baasford & Hyson Green

    Posted

    Staddons Stores - oh how I remember the overhead money cups that use to be sent around as a youngster I was fascinated. The Grand - used to go to the threepenny rush on a Saturday. They once had some bloke who was supposed to be the world champion YOYO but while he was trying to do his act everyone was chanting "We want Deadwood Dick"

    Best wishes

    Peter

  20. Where would you live today in Nottingham

    in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !

    Posted

    Thanks to everyone for their help and comments I will get the stroke association to check carefully but I am sure they will.

    My mum once visited the old Mapperley Hospital when my Grand Dad had a funny turn due to stress. Anyway she met a couple of ladies searching for a ten bob note they had dropped and helped them. She had been at it for about ten minutes even on her hands and knees looking under bushes and asked them when they had lost it. About five years ago they answered!!!

    Best wishes

    Peter

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  21. Where would you live today in Nottingham

    in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !

    Posted

    What a thing - one of my jobs at the Royal Mail is helping various charities. Well yesterday I visited the local stroke association and they are planning a trip in the summer and want my help and support. They are going to the Sailing Club on Trent Lane and taking a river cruise!!! They even asked me if I knew the place. After what I had posted yesterday you can only say what a small world eh?

    Best wishes

    Peter

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  22. Where would you live today in Nottingham

    in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !

    Posted

    Having been out of Nottingham for very many years and only going back now and again for family reunions it would be difficult to say where I would live.

    I have happy memories of my time in many places - meadows, St Annes, Radford, Bulwell to name a few - I think we kept moving to be one step ahead of the debt collectors - but I guess the places I lived have long since gone or changed out of all recognition.

    A few years ago I visited Highbury Hospital where I did my nursing training and it did bring back lots of wonderful memories. I also went to the sailing club at the bottom of trent lane and remembered the pleasure park that used to be there. I think when I was very little we went on a rowing ferry boat around there.

    Best wishes

    Peter

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