Aussiegran

Hi Stuart, I had a trip back few years ago, actually walked the track from Bestwood Park Est, where I have a cousin, to Hucknall.. I wandered to moorbridge cottages and took some photos. Even got cheeky and went down one alleyway to look at the backyards ha ha ... As I am busy putting history together for my kids I have looked at maps, found a photo of the Yew Tree Pub , my parents had the fish n chip shop on Beardall St, Butlers Hill end. . I used to sit outside the pub with my guy fawkes ... begging My kids think its hilarious. I had an old aunt on papplewick lane that I used to sp

Hi, thanks for the reply. Thought I would pop back here to see what was happening. I am doing some family history research.. Yes, I grew up with a trainspotting note book. The rest of my play time (ha ha) , was spent fishing, parents that were avid 'fisher people'. many memories of a jam jar and a net and Bulwell Hall Park.. Still love trains, the one from where I live takes 4 hrs to Melbourne.. we have 2 a day One for the keen daytrippers at 6am and one at lunchtime...

Hello, I know this is an old thread but I just came across this site while doing some family history. My Grandparents ( Harry and Evelyn Vickers) lived at 7 Grindon Cres, and several family members lived at Moorbridge cottages. I have memories of climbing over the back wall from the cottagers and playing with my cousins in the 'swamp'.. Had to keep an eye out for the swans ! Seems this post is for train spotters ... sorry, I just saw the top message, so I joined the site. As a kid I went trainspotting off the bridge in Hucknall