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Once, when I was a conductor I was working on the 39 out of parliament St. Up derby rd. to canning circus and don't know what happened but instead of going onto Ilkeston road we went on alfreton rd !! Went as far as boden St. and removed poles and went on boden to Ronald St. And back on to Ilkeston rd.(on batteries !). Nobody said a word. Funny what you remember when prompted. B.
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2 hours ago, MargieH said:
Barrie, I didn't reply, I only gave you a 'like' for the post about your wedding day - that was because I chuckled at the thought of you all walking through the shop floor to get to the Elizabethan Rooms. In 1966 when We got married, our venue was a lot less posh... it was the Grey Goose in Gedling and we had a buffet!!!
Thanks for getting back to me Margie. This is my problem, I don't know if folks have replied or whatever, I see xxxx has reacted to or xxxx has posted. I don't know yet what it all means or how to find etc.. Sorry I'm being dim. Kindest regards, Barrie.
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Hi Marji, did you reply to my Elizabethan rooms info? If you have I don't know how to find it. Bale me out sweetheart ! Barrie..
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Regarding the Elizabethan rooms at the co-op, I had my wedding reception there back in september,1965. Beautiful venue and a great meal, ( a proper dinner, not this buffet rubbish !). The only downer was walking from the taxi and through the store to the lifts, although we did get some admiring looks. I was a bus driver at the time and booked a bus for for our guests with no transport. It was suggested I drove the bus and my new wife on the back in her wedding dress as a publicity stunt. Didn't want to miss my ride in a wedding car though. Barrie.
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On 10/31/2018 at 6:38 PM, benjamin1945 said:
Ey up Beekay, your mention of SPD jogged my memory of my days at Marsdens/Farrands in the 60s . SPD meant to me Soap powder deliverys, delivering directly to retailers, Marsdens and Farrands being the ones i worked for, did you deliver to these stores?
Ow do! Ben, your probably right, I could have delivered to your stores as part of multi- deliveries. SPD was the transport branch of Unilever. Used to carry loads of stuff. We always used to say that SPD also meant ' sex provided daily' though never had to prove it. Regards, Beekay ( or Barrie if you prefer ).
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17 hours ago, Deepdene Boy said:
Barrie, the 22 used to have its terminus at the bottom of Deepdene Way
Your right DB. I stand corrected. I think I mixed it up with denewood. The 22 used to run out of bulwell depot, along no.7. I'm still new at all this "memory lane stuff", still brushing the cobwebs off my memory shelves. There's some much information on all the different topics that I'm getting bogged down with facts and figures. Apologies for my mistake. B.
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On 9/16/2018 at 1:22 AM, IAN123. said:
Two Radford colour photos showing locations used in Saturday Night Sunday Morning film.
Andersons Pawn Shop on Denman St.
Beaconsfield Terrace, Alan Sillitoe lived at no.6?
I spent many an hour queuing in Anderson's pawn shop with my dads shoes or his best suit. There used to be a queue at the back door even before the shop opened. B.
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On 8/9/2018 at 1:35 PM, jonab said:
I'm not familiar with any of them. It's just that I was told about Francis and how dreadful he was as an entertainer.
Still is !!!
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10 hours ago, Beekay said:
I realise this is a bit late but Albert Finney was dropping off the bus on his way to town opposite at what was hooleys car showroom. It was a city bound bus out of bilborough depot. Could have one of 16,32,30 or 62. Just to throw a bit in, I was an extra in the film, at the opening credits. I earned more in twenty minutes than a weeks work ! B.
Whoops, made a mistake ! After watching the film again,(s.n.s.m) it shows Albert Finney running to JUMP on a city bound bus on derby road. Which is a bit daft really, because having just left his aunt's on willouby street, the next scene Is the bus jump. He must have run all the way up derby road and down the other side. Thing is, it was only going two more stops. B.
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On 8/12/2015 at 8:51 PM, Cliff Ton said:
Faraday Road with the Raleigh factories.
I'm following A.F. on a borrowed bike. My only claim to stardom ! Stayed a Raleigh until I was 18 and old enough to get a job on the buses. B
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On 8/12/2015 at 8:51 PM, Cliff Ton said:
I'm following A.F. on a borrowed bike. My only claim to stardom ! Stayed a Raleigh until I was 18 and old enough to get a job on the buses. B
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On 11/29/2004 at 10:16 PM, Brian D said:
Parts were filmed in Bulwell - the house which was featured still stands.
The "dropping off the trolleybus" shot was taken as the bus came DOWN Derby Road, outside what was Pullman's the Furnishers.
I realise this is a bit late but Albert Finney was dropping off the bus on his way to town opposite at what was hooleys car showroom. It was a city bound bus out of bilborough depot. Could have one of 16,32,30 or 62. Just to throw a bit in, I was an extra in the film, at the opening credits. I earned more in twenty minutes than a weeks work ! B.
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2 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said:
We could catch the 62, 32 74 and 16 into the city from the bottom of Bobbers Mill Road. I think the 7 also went that way. You certainly look familiar. I would have been a child during your years working for NCT but my memories of those years are sharper than recent ones! And...you're right...NS is highly addictive!
Another one making me feel old ! All the buses you mention, especially open end ones would display 'city' when going into town. The 7 would be coming from bulwell via cinderhill road. B.
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9 minutes ago, denshaw said:
I started at NCT in 1979, I'll bet we know a few ex drivers.
By that year I had started at Coal board medical services x-ray dept. on cinderhill road, bulwell. Was there till 1987, when I moved to east Sussex to take up employment. B.
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1 hour ago, Jill Sparrow said:
I have to admit, your face looks familiar, Beekay. If you worked on the Alfreton Road route, into town, then I've probably travelled on your bus many times. My family lived on Bobbers Mill Road. Also the route to Beechdale Road in Bilborough where we visited relatives.
The route you are referring to would be the no.13, which ran from the city via alfreton road, over bobbers mill, up aspley lane, left on western boulevard then right on beechdale road and finished up on glaisdale drive. This route could be mixed with the 56, & 60. Cor! Its all coming back to me. This Nottstalgia is addictive. Take care Jill, Barrie.x
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12 hours ago, Deepdene Boy said:
Barrie, if you wear at Bilborough in the mid to late 60s, you must have known my Dad, Clive Johnson.
Hi D.B, now your making me feel old ! Might know him if I saw him. I remember a few names from that era, pat & bob thorpe Joe Handley, etc. If memory serves me right, deepdene would be on the 16 route,( beechdale rd. to the city). Regards, Barrie.
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15 hours ago, denshaw said:
Barrie, what year did you finish at NCT ?
Hi Den, in answer to your question, I was at bilborough depot as a conductor from 1961-1964, then as a driver 1964-1966. They were the best working years I ever had, although probably didn't think so at the time, especially when 10 journeys on the 62 route, (strelly) without a break on Saturday. Mind you the 55 route, bilborough to bulwell could be a bit airy on a Saturday night when the Broxtowe drinkers were going home ! ( no disrespect intended). Only left due to family problems. Hope this helps Den. Regards, Barrie.
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Better late than never. I still have my drivers and conductors badges. I was taught to drive in 1964, on a AEC mk3 preselect double decker. The instructor took the bus from parliament street down to Trent embankment, (43 terminus). Then after a brief instruction, I spent the rest of the day driving up and down Trent embankment to Wilford road traffic island, (47 terminus). After four weeks instruction I took my test on a double decker with crash box gears, ( the reversing test was at the back of Trent bridge depot). I remember the examiner was watching me while my instructor was on the platform guiding me back and I flattened a ' no parking' sandwich board, put out by NCT to keep the area clear for tests. The examiner said it wasn't my fault as the man on the back should have noticed it. He gave me a pass certificate and I was then transferred to bilborough depot as a driver. Barrie.
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On 3/2/2015 at 8:11 PM, swe62 said:
#192 I thought it was scientifically planned deliverys they used to run TK Bedfords I think they had a depot on Glaisdale
I know its a bit late but SPD Ltd were on glaisdale drive, they were part of the Unilever group. I worked there for ten years, first as warehouseman then delivery driver. We used to deliver to lots of different places, shop, supermarkets,factory canteens, garages etc. They had depot's all over the country. There was even a Birds-Eye cold store, my older brother worked there on nights for a number of years. I regularly delivered to Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Northhants. etc. I left in 1978 to work at the National water sports centre, Holme Pierrpont. Don't suppose anyone would remember me now though. Barrie.
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13 minutes ago, nonnaB said:
Carni another lovely photo, you look well. Beekay your avatar is your photo. Hope you're enjoying us all
Too right I am ! Never knew anybody in Italy before, thanks for your reply.x
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I'm totally lost on this one! Don't even know where an avatar is (except Pandora). B.
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16 minutes ago, MargieH said:
BK I stayed on at school (Carlton le Willows) until I was 17, but yes, we are both the same age. Most people on here are a bit younger than us, although I think there are around 2 or 3 who are older.
Do I still look as though I'm looking through a tube? I decided to go soft focus - in other words, bit blurred - this time, as the wrinkles are less apparent.... lol
(please don't anyone give me any likes for it as I've not changed it again just to get likes..)
Not through a tube, more like framed with a halo. At least you are central to the picture. I have a better picture but keep getting told it's too big, (only allowed 52 kB or summat like that).:)
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On 3/29/2012 at 12:58 AM, Trevor S said:
Found this on the Tears of a Clown site and thought it would be of interest.
There are some interpretations that are hilarious, some I have not heard of and I seem to remember that 'let's have a guzgog' was 'let's have a look?'
A Guide to Nottingham English
For those not necessarily of a Nottingham persuasion, here’s a fail-safe guide to survival to help you through a stay in the Lace City. It’s not comprehensive or fool-proof and please note that important tasks such as ordering a pint etc. can be performed quite adequately by pointing, talking loudly and s-l-o-w-l-y. With help from local language expert John Beeton, here’s a selection of Nottinghamshire sayings and phrases that may help when visiting the city:
Prattinn abaht. Acting stupidly.
Ee-addizzedd dahn the bog. He had been sick.
Bogga that furr gaima soajiz. I shall not continue with this course of action.
korl yersenn a faiter? I do not share your confidence in your abilities as a pugilist.
Eez tookizz battomm.He is sulking.
Annair doo. A hairstyle.
Gerrupp them stairs. It is time for bed.
Ee doant gerronn wee nobbdi. He is unsociable.
Nehmind ay. Don’t let it concern you.
Batt yersenn dahn. Dust yourself off.
Av podged missenn. I have had sufficient to eat.
Wairvyerbinn till nah? Did you get lost?
Yo-a prattannarf yo-are. You are a fool.
Faktreh. Industrial workplace.
Eezabitt finnikeh. He is rather choosy about his food.
Up the spaht. Pregnant.
Wottyo prattin abaht wee? What are you doing?
Yent, aya? I don’t believe you have done that.
Gerrineer. Please come in.
Adunno worritts all abaht. It is a complete mystery to me.
Oajer noise. Please be quiet.
Ahtahse. Garden shed.
Av ott missen. I am in considerable pain.
yor gerrin woas yo ahr – your getting worse you are
Skehf = dandruff
twitchel, or jitty (more common in Eastwood in my time than ‘jennel’) tundish = funnel
Eastwood: Brown Town
Cotch:To Sit Down and Relax
Mardy = somewhat disagreeable
im gerrin ona bus ngooin dahn tahn-I’m going to take the bus to the town centre
giz a guzgog could i have a gooseberry
GERRONTKAWSIE – WALK ON THE PAVEMENT
bobbo – horse
Enny rowd up: Which ever way you look at it.
Causie – pavement,
Entry or ginnal – pathway,
mucker – friend,
smigin – small amount,
wagon – lorry
Awerre! – I believe your are lying to me
Chatty: In a mess
Cummoninnoutonnit! = take heed of the inclement weather children !
eesraytstuckup He is a little reserved/not friendly.
yadenni tea-ye? Have you eaten dinner yet?
oowarraweethen? – Who was I with then?
I’ll seeyu safto I’ll see you this afternoon
gerumrappedupduk i’ll take them with me ,miss
Yerrwot? :What was that last phrase you uttered?
shut yagobb be quiet
Oldyerorses Stop right there
A Guzgog is a local dialect for Gooseberry. Just thought I'd throw that in. B.
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4 minutes ago, MargieH said:
You did well, BK and you don't look old to me. I reckon you're about the same age as me as I was 15 in 1958, when you say you left school
Did the computer get it right, den? I always thought of you as a modest kind of bloke
Your right Margie, I was 15 in November, 1958. Was in 4a at boulevard school. Missed the august leaving so had to stay on till Christmas. Who would have thought it, left school on Friday and started at the pit on following Monday.
Buses in Nottingham
in Pete's Nottingham Transport Forum
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Hi L.L., in reply to your question is in truth i dont know. They had a huge array of batteries underneath though. Where we came adrift, Boden st. is downhill so we virtually coasted down and on to Ronald st. We crossed over Ilkeston rd. and i put the poles back on and we carried on to Wollaton park terminus, behind the one we should have been following ! The batteries would be charged up during running. Beekay.
Can I add a belated comment on buses, 56, 60 and 13. As an ex driver on these services out of bilborough depot, I seem to recall that the 56 ran every twenty minutes, on the hour, twenty past and twenty to. The 60 was ten past, half past and ten to the hour. The 13 was not a works service but a regular. Why the powers that be chose that route to bilborough I've no idea, but then why do they choose any route. I once was on a 13 route and forgot to turn at western boulevard and carried on aspley lane !! Realised my error was able to turn round and correct my mistake. Whoops !