Sheridan 7 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I left Nottingham in 1974, and will be coming back for a visit in August, from what I have seen on the internet machine, the city looks very much like it did back then apart from the wonderful trams you have now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 the city looks very much like it did back then You're in for a shock.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Braddy 160 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 A big big shock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 A much bigger shock ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I left Nottingham in 1974, and will be coming back for a visit in August, from what I have seen on the internet machine, the city looks very much like it did back then That is actually fairly accurate. Most of the destruction of Nottingham took place before 1974. Drury Hill had been demolished; Vic Centre and Broad Marsh Centre had been built; Maid Marian Way had ploughed its way up through the medieval streets around the castle; Victoria Station had gone; the Meadows and St Ann's had been razed; tower blocks were no longer being built. The major disasters had all happened by 74. The worst things to happen in recent years are the Trinity Square mess, the Contemporary building; and the dreary, slabbed Market Square. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I was around Nottingham a few weeks back and couldn't recognise half the buildings....and I've only been away a short while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 How about Welcome Sheridan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Yeah, welcome Sheridan, hope you enjoy your trip back to Nottingham. It's still The Queen of the Midlands, despite everything! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 386 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I left Nottingham in 1974, and will be coming back for a visit in August, from what I have seen on the internet machine, the city looks very much like it did back then apart from the wonderful trams you have now Lots of ex pats from Nottingham contribute here,Sheridan. Welcome. Where do you call home now? Not related to Mrs Bucket I hope! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banjo48 928 Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hi Sheriden I left in 89 and have been back many times since but still manage to get lost now and again ! Big thing I noticed is lots of crowds and driving around can get very busy and slow at times but I still love going back and part of me still lives there, hence loving this forum. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheridan 7 Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Thanks for your welcome, I now live in Perth, Western Australia, which was a lovely colonial city back in the early 1970's, sadly the mining boom of the 80's saw the tearing down of many fine buildings of the late 19th century, consequently they can't get it right and keep tearing down and replacing every 20 years or so. I hope to be in town for a weekend towards the end of August so hopefully the weather should be ok, and it will be light till quite late so i will be able to get out and about, I don't drive anymore due to poor eyesight, and hope to go on a few day trips via coach to places such as Chatsworth House. I really want to do a tour of Council House if possible? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Welcome to Nottstalgia, Sheridan. I look forward to reading your posts and sharing your memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 welcome aboard sheridan hope you enjoy the fourum and our mainly happy crew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Hi Sheridan,and Welcome to Nottstalga,i hope you get as much enjoyment on these forums as i do.You will find many people happy to share memories with you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 386 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Numerous things on in August ,Sheridan. I am being taken to a couple of concerts and: The Chatsworth Country Fair 30 August - 1 September 2013 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Welcome Sheridan Visited Australia I think it's a great country but no matter how you like it you still want to come back home. Don't expect the weather to be great in August though. But we did win the Aussies at cricket mary1947 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RGR 218 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Sheridan i visit Nottingham two or three times a year and it's still a great City.Actually just pickup airline ticket's for July's trip to the UK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheridan 7 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 I've been told its a dangerous place? I'm staying in Cranbrook street is that an Ok area? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RGR 218 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 I'm not sure where Cranbrook Street is but this is Nottingham, not Detroit Michigan. As I'm sure you know, any big city you have to be careful and aware of your surroundings. I'm sure you'll have a great time in the city. For the hell of it, make sure you ride the tram to Hucknell and back to get the feel of the place and try not to look like a tourist. You'll have a great time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Cranbrook Street is the bottom of Hockley where little Woolworths is(was). Should be no problems. And easy walking to Vic Centre or City Centre. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steph 0 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Welcome Sheridan Hope you enjoy your visit. As for the changes, everytime I go out something or other seems to have changed but I guess that is the nature of all big cities. Most people don't appreciate what they have around them until it is gone, I certainly wish I had taken more notice of buildings etc when I was younger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sheridan 7 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 All set to visit for the weekend Friday 19th August will be amazing to meet Aunts & Uncles, and cousins I havn't seen since 1974 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Are we having a site meet up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 why not if seridan has a free night while he is here but its time we dad a meet up again week ends a bit mad for me through out august what with rockers reunion this weekend a rockand roll night on the 10th weekend 16th a charity gig mfn for macmilan and a wedding onthe 17th and some how got to pull in a visit to reble rally that weekend too looks like being early friday evening and a couple of birth days comming up to might just catch myself comming back. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Are we having a site meet up? Start a new thread for it? If we don't have a summer meet-up soon, it will be time for the autumn meet-up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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