philmayfield 6,140 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Yes but he didn’t invent the potato as well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,419 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Marks n Sparks started in Leeds, not Nottingham. Marks started a market stall and Spencer became a partner, to form Marks and Spencer only after the opening of the first store.., Nowt to do wi us I'm afraid 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 521 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Or Jesse Gray the painter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Engineer 614 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 A few more 'celebs' from around these parts (verified by Mr Google): Richard Beckinsale (Carlton). Bill Roache (Basford). Peter Bowles (London-born but moved to Hyson Green when a toddler; went to Berridge Rd school and High Pavement). Mathew Horne (Gavin and Stacey, Burton Joyce). Cherie Lunghi. Lucy Worsley (West Bridgford). Sherrie Hewson (Burton Joyce, Corrie, Benidorm, Loose Women). Ian Paice (Deep Purple). John Parr (musician, Worksop). Carl Froch (boxer). Mark Hoyle (aka LadBaby, novelty songs) More recently, some students of the Central TV Junior Workshop (now called the Television Workshop). Vicky McClure (Wollaton). Samantha Morton (Clifton). Chris Gascoigne (Peter Barlow in Corrie, born Huthwaite). Off the radio we have Richard Bacon (Mansfield). Pete Dalton (aka MistaJam, DJ on the Beeb, another one from the TV Workshop). Alice Levine (Beeston). A couple of Derbyshire lads, not far away... Robert Lindsay (Ilkeston). Jason Statham (Shirebrook). 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 On 6/10/2019 at 10:58 PM, Will2017 said: Regards, Will2017 I'd forgotten about Will2017. He made a number of interesting posts but, like many others, he's disappeared and dropped off the radar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mess 618 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 18 hours ago, philmayfield said: Sir Walter Raleigh, the bicycle maker. Apparently Sir Walter Raleigh came up with the idea for the chopper whilst he was in the Tower of London awaiting execution in 1618. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,151 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 And what about our very own The Engineer. He who is working tirelessly repairing that big clock in the shopping mall. Take a bow Engineer !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,151 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mess said: Apparently Sir Walter Raleigh came up with the idea for the chopper whilst he was in the Tower of London awaiting execution in 1618. His solicitors, Sturmey and Archer did'nt help much, did they. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,140 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 Not solicitors but tailors. They supplied all his new gear. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,419 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 Some reckon he was framed 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,151 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 Bet it cured his stiff neck, when they rang the bell. Certainly put the brakes on him ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,419 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 They reckon his last words were "shopper, I said shopper not chopper"... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted November 21, 2023 Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 22 hours ago, The Engineer said: More recently, some students of the Central TV Junior Workshop (now called the Television Workshop). Vicky McClure (Wollaton). Samantha Morton (Clifton). Chris Gascoigne (Peter Barlow in Corrie, born Huthwaite). Another to add to that is Bella Ramsey who starred in The Last of Us series and more recently the womens prison series Time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 We are watching series 1 of Traces on catch up on UKTVPlay and my wife said the lead actress sounds proper Nottingham. Sure enough Molly Windsor is Notts born and attended school at Bilborough. https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1415918-molly-windsor 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,082 Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 On 11/20/2023 at 9:18 PM, The Engineer said: A few more 'celebs' from around these parts (verified by Mr Google): Richard Beckinsale (Carlton). Bill Roache (Basford). Peter Bowles (London-born but moved to Hyson Green when a toddler; went to Berridge Rd school and High Pavement). Mathew Horne (Gavin and Stacey, Burton Joyce). Cherie Lunghi. Lucy Worsley (West Bridgford). Sherrie Hewson (Burton Joyce, Corrie, Benidorm, Loose Women). Ian Paice (Deep Purple). John Parr (musician, Worksop). Carl Froch (boxer). Mark Hoyle (aka LadBaby, novelty songs) More recently, some students of the Central TV Junior Workshop (now called the Television Workshop). Vicky McClure (Wollaton). Samantha Morton (Clifton). Chris Gascoigne (Peter Barlow in Corrie, born Huthwaite). Off the radio we have Richard Bacon (Mansfield). Pete Dalton (aka MistaJam, DJ on the Beeb, another one from the TV Workshop). Alice Levine (Beeston). A couple of Derbyshire lads, not far away... Robert Lindsay (Ilkeston). Jason Statham (Shirebrook). Your not supposed to look at google Engineer Next Test Nottinghamshire person but what did he do?? He is not so well known answer on a postage stamp please His Name Headley Carrington ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Lend his name to Carrington Street? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,082 Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Wrong ! Not sure u=if you two are taking the P????? or not? Headley Carrington Lives in Hucknall and he is a painter No not walls but pictures he has sold quite a few, sooner or later he will be up there among the great artist!!! Artist like Beekay who is know for his beautiful art-work, 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,151 Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Yebbut, But I'm not famous Mary47. Mind you, I have sold some paintings and exhibited in Nottingham castle. Do yuz want me autograph? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,082 Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 5 hours ago, Beekay said: Yebbut, But I'm not famous Mary47. Mind you, I have sold some paintings and exhibited in Nottingham castle. Do yuz want me autograph? coo ----or please maybe your autograph will be worth a fortune. I will put it in the cupboard, to take to the antiques road show, along with my Wilko carriers bags. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,151 Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 @mary1947, I think I might have to send you a canvas print of one of my paintings. Signed of course. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,082 Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just climbed out of bed and there is one we have all forgot?? He took the Forest team to the European cup, I think he came from Derby but he has won 10 Gold stars. Answer on a postage stamp please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,016 Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 Mary you do not want answers on postage stamps, ask for them on £50 notes, they can autograph them if they want. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,082 Posted November 28, 2023 Report Share Posted November 28, 2023 Hi trogg I was told the other day the cost of 1st 2nd class stamps ? Will I be able to get a mortgage at my age so I can send my Christmas cards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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