Robbie 39 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 The latest book I am reading is on Nottingham and published in 1938 has come up with some very interesting facts . Did you Know? After the War, Nottingham was faced with a serious housing shortage. The Housing Committee embarked upon an extensive housing policy, covering considerable number of estates, and since 1919 no less than 15,000 houses for the working class have been built. I know it's only trivia but it could prove very useful if you are interested in Nottingham pub quiz questions or after dinner speaking. I will post more facts and figures that have helped Nottingham develop over the years. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Did you know......taken from my 1938 book? Taking advantage of grants from the Government, the Corporation first constructed Valley Road (80 feet wide and 1.75 miles long) through an area hitherto undeveloped. Other new arterial roads have been constructed as follows: Middleton Boulevard, 120 feet wide and 0.72 mile long Western Boulevard, 120 feet wide and 1.93 miles long These roads are dual carriageways and have served the purpose of opening up undeveloped areas and relieving traffic congestion Extension of Parliament Street was carried out partly in connection with the demolition of slum property 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I think, from memory, some of Western Blvd housing was completed in the early 30's when my Grandma moved into a new house there with my Mum and her brother. My Uncles wife still lives in the same house! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Did you know......taken from my 1938 book? In accordance with the provisions of the Housing Act, 1936, 66,835 houses have been inspected of which 1,015 or 1.517% were found to be overcrowded. To deal with this in the first place the Corporation's intention is to build 308 houses Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Did you know....taken from my 1938 book? The High School for Girls, opened in 1875, was the fourth school to be founded by the Girls' Public Day School Trust and after Norwich the first one in the provinces. The High Pavement School, founded in 1788 was transferred to it's present site in 1895. It was the first organised science school in the country. When the Manning School was built in 1931, the High Pavement Secondary School, formerly a mixed school became a boys' school Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Are you gradually going to quote everything in the book? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tony1 118 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Are you gradually going to quote everything in the book? I have a bad feeling about this. Yawn ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Did you know that after eating a whale, an eskimo weighs about 5000lb? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 S'all right Robbie, I find them interesting, but perhaps you can clump em up a bit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 #6 Cliff Ton, I was. But if my postings are going to bore the ar-e everybody I will stop. I appreciate facts and figures are not every bodies cup of tea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 #9 Katyjay, If you are interested I will PM you. There is a interesting article on William Crane School which opened in 1933 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Taking advantage of grants from the Government, the Corporation first constructed Valley Road (80 feet wide and 1.75 miles long) through an area hitherto undeveloped. Other new arterial roads have been constructed as follows: Western Boulevard, 120 feet wide and 1.93 miles long Western Boulevard under construction with no housing alongside. From the Nuthall Road junction, looking towards Basford. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tony1 118 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 #6 Cliff Ton, I was. But if my postings are going to bore the ar-e everybody I will stop. I appreciate facts and figures are not every bodies cup of tea. Apologies, for my comment Robbie.. I just could not resist.. but it was only meant in fun. I have also followed these items through photos on Picture the Past.. a most fascinating web site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 #13 tony1 No need to apologise my friend, I know exactly what you mean, read some of my posts and you will see I am always up for a good old banter. I would have probably said something similar had it been your thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 What's the title of this book Robbie ? I have a large collection of books on Nottingham & was wondering if I have it on my book shelves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hi Bubblewrap.....the infamous book.......only 550 copies printed but can be bought for about £20 without DJ, my copy has a DJ. Title: The Book of Nottingham N. A. H. T. 1938 The book is a conference souvenir copy which was presented to the Delegate at the Annual Conference of the National Association of Head Teachers in 1938. It's a book that's been in the family for years gathering dust and now I have more leisure time I started to read some of the less popular books we have (over 3000). I thought the content on more unusual statistics relative to Nottingham may have appealed but obviously not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I have a similar book Likewise entitled "The Book of Nottingham" Written for the Ninety-forth annual meeting of the British Medical Association held at Nottingham in July 1926 President R.G. Hogarth C.B.E. F.R.C.S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 . I thought the content on more unusual statistics relative to Nottingham may have appealed but obviously not. Rubbish!....You put on here anything you think will be of interest. Those with their own books won't need to read it....others with no interest aren't forced to read it... But some of us are interested. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 #17 I don't think I have that one in my collection. I presume it is based on medicine within the city? I have got some Veterinary books (Blacks) both old and modern but not too sure about medical books, certainly got loads on history and political books. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 No it's just a book about Nottingham & shire covering such items as: Trent Bridge The Cemeteries The Forest Famous Houses Trade(lists 11)Angling There are many more & too many to list here. The book consists of 160pp It is green and never had a DJ P.S. I also "collect" books on Nottingham(& Shire) But mainly Town & City. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Books.................I'm addicted. Bought about twenty so far this year.(mainly S.H.) My main interest at the moment ii Georgian England mainly from George IV(1760) But I have some political stuff mainly Labour Party & trade union related Some on Railways My Nottingham collection totals over 200 + a large collection of maps. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Above I meant George III. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 #10 I would have thought if anyone has an interest in anything it has a place on Nottstalgia, be it on Nottingham or not, so I look forward to seeing it. Personally I look for a funny side anywhere, which is a problem I admit and if it offends I'm sorry. I'm too flippant. A friend of mine in the RAF once went for his annual assessment and was told by his officer, "You are too flippant". My friend replied, "You must be f-----g joking sir"! I wish I had said that. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Flippant, I'm probably that too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Re #17 - Bubblewrap - I presume Nottingham's renowned and long serving Medical Officer of Health, Philip Boobyer must have been a participant in that BMA convention - possibly a prime mover in it being held in Nottingham? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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