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Whilst I may only be a child of the 70's (just), I find it sad and surprised at how many of my schools and collages are no longer standing.

All Hallows.  Gelding.   Still standing.

Firbeck.    Wollaton.   Still standing.

William Sharp.   Bilborough.   Replaced.

Bilborough 6th form college.   Replaced.

Arnold and Carlton college.   Gone.

Basford college.   Replaced.

Even my old employers Robert Prettie.   Olga Rd.   Carlton Hill.   Gone.

Can I also include Balloon Wood flats ?

I'm sure a lot of you who are older have many more buildings that you had dealings with, gone.

A sign of the times? Progress? Or just life?

When I'm an old man I would've loved to show my grandkids all of my past life. I just hope Notts are still at Meadow Lane by then.

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