Commo 1,292 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 The thread on Bulwell Bogs reminded me of the Long Eaton bogs that were on the traffic island at the junction of the Nottingham and Tamworth roads. As a youngster in the 50's when we as a family had a trip out on Dad's motorbike and sidecar, we quite frequently found ourselves travelling home through Long Eaton and a stop for "relief" at the facilities was almost obligatory! With all the redeveopment down there the facilities have long gone, but I wonder if anyone else knew the landmark well, and when did they disappear? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Don't know when the toilets in the middle of Long Eaton Green traffic island disappeared, but many locals referred to them as "Haddon Hall". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 You mean this place - kinda hidden, but you can just see the bogs in the center of "The Green" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I dont remember those, but there used to be some Bogs Tamworth Road, by the canal, near the Fire Station. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 The thread on Bulwell Bogs reminded me of the Long Eaton bogs that were on the traffic island at the junction of the Nottingham and Tamworth roads. Nice and symmetrical, if nothing else Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 That's the place, Eric. Photo' looks to have been taken late 60's so perhaps they were demolished when the road alterations took place some years later. I moved away from Nottingham in 1971 and seemed to remember they were still there then. Mick, I hope this doesn't sound too strange, but I can remember those down near the Fire station; you stepped over the wall onto the grass verge up to the canal if I remember. Next topic may be "Public Conveniences I have Visited" ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisB 150 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Can anyone remember the type which were just gentlemens urinals? They were a U shape with just two 'stalls' inside and were built of brown glazed bricks. I don't think they had a top on, they were open to the elements. They must be totally extinct now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 For connoisseurs of the subject, check back on this thread http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9861&hl=toilets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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