jimmylad 5 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hi Melissa. It as on the left hand side Hardings beer off was on the corner and no 27 was 13 house down we was next door but one to the entry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Radford Boy 26 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 http://rs1156.pbsrc.com/albums/p561/lnewb/school_zpsd41a2b0e.jpg~c100 This was Radford Boulevard Infants School about 1952. Anyone recognize any of the kids? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 On 6/12/2014 at 12:46 AM, jimmylad said: Denman Street was a great place to spend your childhood all the shop keepers where friendly, i still remember most of the shops Bob Taylors,Clays,Meadow dairy,Scrimshaws, Frank walkers funeral, directors Bill Haywood, holmes cobblers, Mrs Seston Fish and Chip shop,Duks Ironmongers, Foster grengrocers, Harry Gents Hairdresser, Lambs Electrical, Hershal sweetshop, Mrs Tansley greengrocer, Cockains fish and chip shop and Reeks cafe. My aunt Mary baked all the pies and cakes for frans pork shop and I used to go out with Fran to deliver orders to customer in The Park and Wollaton Park. What a shame we had to grow up I lived off denman street on Denton street until 1957. Went boulevard school and was in the same close as Barry more, joey nelson etc. Left school Christmas 1958. I don't remember any shops by the name of King, ( which is my surname). Would love to hear from anyone of that era. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted October 26, 2018 Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 Welcome to Nottstalgia Beekay. I'm sure you'll enjoy the site. Knew Denman Street well as a child as I often visited relatives in Garden Street, also off Denman Street. Look forward to reading your memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Hello Jill Sparrow, nice to hear from you. Not quite sure what I'm supposed to do or how to find my way onto Nottstalgia. Left Nottingham in 1987 and moved to East Sussex. Went to boulevard school, which was only a short walk from Denton street. Will come with more info once I've figured out what I'm doing! B. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Take your time and have a good look around, Beekay. Loads of topics and moderators Cliff Ton and Katyjay are always on hand to help with any guidance you might need. We're all looking forward to sharing your memories. A number of members on here knew Radford very well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 As far as I can see, no-one has ever explained the meaning of Radford Bughole........ what - or where - was it ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 22 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: As far as I can see, no-one has ever explained the meaning of Radford Bughole........ what - or where - was it ? It's an affectionate name for Radford boulevard secondary school. I was there 1954- 1958. B. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 I know its a bit late in the day but, is there anyone on here who went to 'bugole in 1958? I was fortunate enough to be in A stream throughout school, finishing up in 4a, (Mr Edwards class). I remember some names eg. Barry Moore, Barry (spud) hallett, Kenny trout, Bruce baker, Clive perry (he was a clever lad!), to name but a few. Although it's 60years ago I remember the layout of the boys school as though it was last week. Sometimes instead of buying a dinner ticket we used to go across Ilkeston road to la Roache's to buy a small loaf and stuff it with a bag of chips, then nip in the toilet to smoke our dog ends. Does anyone remember catching the 39 to Orston drive and then walking to the playing fields? ( I remember later as a bus conductor picking similar groups of kids). We also walked up to Radford baths for swimming, " line up boys, let's have a look at your feet !!" I often wonder what became of classmates. I know there used to be reunions occasionally with Radford Old Scholars Asscn. (Scholars !! there a word to conjour with). Is it still active?? Regards, one and all, Beekay. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 It seems, Beekay, that there are few of your contemporaries from school years visiting this site. Same here. There is the occasional old girl who suffered at The Manning with me but they don't hang around for long. I think it's only possible when they're let out for the day while the minders whitewash their cell at the funny farm. Most are probably dressed in strait jackets and dosed with Moggiedon to control the recurring nightmares of the Gregory Boulevard Torture Chamber. I'm only as sane as I am because I was brought up by parents who instilled in me a sense of humour without which I'd be queuing up for my electric shock treatment round about now. School days, eh? Weren't they fun? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 I think most of us find that not many of our old schoolmates are on here. I often wonder what happened to the crowd from Chandos Academy who are around my age. I hope most of 'em are still alive but who knows? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Hi Jill, don't know your age but my sister in law went to manning, as did my cousin. Coincidentally they are both called Yvonne. My sister in law is now 63 and I think my cousin was in year above her so she must be about 64,(she lives in Canada). Don't know if this was around your time but the chance of knowing either of them must be pretty slim. Cheers, Beekay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Can't say I ever see any of my old school friends only my best friend who is on nottdtalgia and I think you all know who that is. LL when were you at Chandos my 5 older Brothers went there. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Beekay said: Hi Jill, don't know your age but my sister in law went to manning, as did my cousin. Coincidentally they are both called Yvonne. My sister in law is now 63 and I think my cousin was in year above her so she must be about 64,(she lives in Canada). Don't know if this was around your time but the chance of knowing either of them must be pretty slim. Cheers, Beekay. My birth certificate says I'm 61 in 15 days. I think it's a forgery but your cousin and sister in law were probably in the torture chamber when I was there although in a different year. Have they turned out quite normal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 2 hours ago, sue B 48 said: Can't say I ever see any of my old school friends only my best friend who is on nottdtalgia and I think you all know who that is. LL when were you at Chandos my 5 older Brothers went there. I was there from 56 to late 59, Sue. I left as soon as I turned 15. Couldn't get out of there fast enough. I don't know who said, "School days are the happiest days of your life." Not true for all of us. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Its my birthday next week Jill. I'll light a candle in your honour ! My sister in law is not a bad old stick, despite manning school doing their best to lobotomise her. She works at queens med. as a haematology consultant (clever eh!). Always said I married the wrong one. As for my cousin Yvonne, well you have to be barmy where she lives in Alberta. Going up to Thoresby hall Dec.7th to meet up with the outlaws. B. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Alberta was lovely. Still got two kids that live there. Wait a minute! Maybe I'm barmy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 42 minutes ago, loppylugs said: I was there from 56 to late 59, Sue. I left as soon as I turned 15. Couldn't get out of there fast enough. I don't know who said, "School days are the happiest days of your life." Not true for all of us. All my Brothers were older than you then LL, I was the baby. With what they have told me about their school days I think they felt the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 There was an Yvonne Atkin in in my year, Beekay. Only just remembered the name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 I won't go on about it, SueB. I suppose in their defense they were trying to turn us into moral responsible members of society. That said, I don't think constant sarcastic put downs and fear of corporal punishment are the way to do it. We don't train our dogs like that. There were some decent teachers there, but too many of the yell at 'em, and cane 'em type. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Hi again Jill, if it's any help ,my cousins name was Yvonne king, (my dad's brother's daughter). My sister in law was Yvonne perry, (she lived on bradfield rd. till she married. She is 12 years younger than my wife Tina. B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 When I arrived at Manning in 1969, they would have been there, Beekay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Jill Sparrow said: When I arrived at Manning in 1969, they would have been there, Beekay. 1969 !! I'D BEEN MARRIED FOUR YEARS BY THEN, with two sons. Alas we lost our youngest at Christmas 1978 and lost our eldest in 1990. They were 9 and 23 respectively. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 51 minutes ago, Beekay said: 1969 !! I'D BEEN MARRIED FOUR YEARS BY THEN, with two sons. Alas we lost our youngest at Christmas 1978 and lost our eldest in 1990. They were 9 and 23 respectively. So sorry to read about the loss of your boys - losing a child must be the worst thing ever - and to lose two children .... I have no words. Your boys must have been born in the same years as our eldest children who are now 49 and 51. Thank you for sharing about your family x 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Beekay, I’ve just read your post, I’m so sorry for your loss, it’s difficult to imagine the sadness you went through at that time, they were so young too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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