More Gedling History

[carni 10,094]

I have just been reading again, this Local History Trail around Gedling. If you like to read about the Villages surrounding Nottingham, http://u3asites.org.uk/code/u3asite.php?site=458&page=23008you may enjoy it as well. Sorry if I have already posted this link?

[loppylugs 8,429]

That looks real Interesting, Carni. I've bookmarked it and look forward to reading it later. Thanks for the link.

[Bubblewrap 3,815]

I have a "History of Gedling"

By Charles Gerring

published in 1908

[Cliff Ton 10,534]

And a reminder that Gedling - in the middle of the 20th century - might have been the home of the Hobbit http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8954&hl

[carni 10,094]

I don't recall seeing strange beings around, when we used to play on the site of the Phoenix Farm Estate with SueB48, at a time when it was all fields and Ponds.in the 1950's.

It didn't take much to scare us and send us scurrying off home to our Mams. Lol

[sue B 48 1,226]

#1 Just spent some time reading that link carni, I can't get enough of those memories.

From toddler to teenager my mind drifts back to the many happy times we shared.

We didn't know about all this history then did we.

[carni 10,094]

#3 Bubblewrap. Is it still possible to get the Book, and what is your opinion about it. Is it an enjoyable read.

[Bubblewrap 3,815]

Yes Blores on Mansfield have a copy.

It,s a little pricey and needs a little TLC (back board needs attention

If you are interested in Gedling's history (Gedling Colliery covered) then it is worth getting, but be warned Blores are not cheap.

So carni the next time you visit Nottingham a wander up Mansfield Road would be in order.

[carni 10,094]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/nottingham/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8314000/8314758.stm

Thankyou Bubblewrap. I googled him and will phone today.

[Bubblewrap 3,815]

Carni Blores are very good for old books on Nottingham(& shire)

I have bought some of my directories from them & other stuff too.

[carni 10,094]

We spent most of today out visiting so I never made my phonecall to Blores. It's on my to do list for tomorrow now.

I hope I get chance to call in next time I come home. My main interests are...Gedling, Carlton and Netherfield. I am not actually a book collecter, just a moocher. Most of my books are what we have found on Car Boots and Second Hand shops. Always on the lookout for a bargain.

[Bubblewrap 3,815]

Carni there is also this book I know it's railways but it covers the area you're interested in.

There are some nice pictures & information of the railway companies(G.N.R &L.N.W.R.) housing & a little social history.

[Bubblewrap 3,815]

#11

80%-90% of my books are second hand from charity shops bric-a-brac (car boot) markets.

Re Blores Carni they don't open till eleven

[carni 10,094]

We have been trying Blores throughout the afternoon with no luck. I imagine, if there is only one person serving it will be difficult to answer the phone. Will try next week, but I suspect he will be a bit to expensive for me! I will check first though!

[DaveN 1,118]

It's not Blores - that shop in Sherwood closed and they moved to: -

Jermy & Westerman on Mansfield Road,

[DaveN 1,118]

Here' another link to the Gedling History Trail

http://empedia.info/files/maps/220/attachment/0/Gedling%20Heritage%20Guide.pdf

[carni 10,094]

#15 DaveN, Thanks for the info. That explains why no one answered the phone.

I have just spoken to someone on the phone and he explained that the other shop is closed while it has some work done on the building. He was in premises that looked out across Mansfield Rd towards Alfred St North. Mystery solved.

#16 Thanks for the link Dave. The little piece about Bonington House 79 high St Arnold holds some good memories for me. In my early teens my friends parents ran it when it was Arnold Labour Club. Spent many happy hours there.

I have just scanned through and will enjoy reading it properly later.

[DaveN 1,118]

Glad to be of help carni

[Cliff Ton 10,534]

#3 Bubblewrap. Is it still possible to get the Book, and what is your opinion about it. Is it an enjoyable read.

Yes Blores on Mansfield Rd have a copy. It,s a little pricey and needs a little TLC (back board needs attention

If you are interested in Gedling's history (Gedling Colliery covered) then it is worth getting, but be warned Blores are not cheap.

I accidentally stumbled upon that very book in Blores (aka J & W) a couple of days ago, so if anyone is interested it's still for sale.

And "not cheap" is an accurate description. £60.

[carni 10,094]

Thanks for the info Cliff Ton. It looks as though the owner is quite flexible with his book prices.

I phoned on the11th April and he quoted £40 down from £75, due to Internet access to the Book.

I'm afraid that as much as I like to read up on Gedling History, the Books are above what I could afford to pay. Probably very good value for avid Book Collectors. I would enjoy reading the Book once and then put it away for along time. I do enjoy researching on the internet, marvelous what you find, when you start delving.

[carni 10,094]

I was doing a bit of research on a building in Gedling and found what I was looking for, plus an added bonus of a bit more history about parts of Gedling. Some of the old surnames mentioned are names of people from my past, probably descendants of the people mentioned. So for all of you who have an interest in Gedling, I hope you enjoy another chance to learn a bit more.

http://www.copsey-family.org/~allenc/gedling/gedling7.html

[loppylugs 8,429]

Very interesting, Carni. Thanks for posting.

[DAVIDW 1,704]

Thanks for posting Carni . I can loosely connect to one of the old surnames mentioned .

My great-grandmother was from a Shelton family . I can only trace them to Main St , Carlton but not unlikely they originated in Gedling .

[carni 10,094]

Shelton sounds familiar to me, and seeing as my paternal ancestors mainly came from Carlton, I have probably seen the name while I have been researching for my tree.

On the Link that I added on #1. I saw at least two surnames of people I remember living in the village; who I think may be the Decendants, and also two, who were friends as we were growing up and one family that are friends with my family to this day. It must be nice to look in the archives and find your family name goes back a long way in local history. Pleased for all who enjoyed reading it.

[LizzieM 9,532]

I notice a few old land-owning family names in the article which were used as House names at Carlton-le-Willows GS. Stanhope which is the house I was in, Carnarvon and Bardolph. The other House at school was Beaumont, which must have ancient connections to the area too.