FLY2 10,109 Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 That was it Rog. I thought I was right. I remember in the 50's and early 60's when they had their own railway sidings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Of course walking in the other direction from Attenborough is quite pleasant, as I often walk to Beeston Marina cafe, but I gather from another topic that there is now a cafe at the Beeston Lock House. Must give it a try at the earliest opportunity ! A cappuccino and a bacon cob, with HP sauce of course. Or maybe a sickly cream cake depending on the time of day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,630 Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 They did,I think they came from somewhere near Attenborough station towards the front of the workshop opposite the main offices,I remember I was called over one day to cut "some steele" thats under the concrete they were digging up to put some new signs up, when I got there I found it was old railway lines,oxy/acetylene wouldn't touch it so they erected the sign a few feet further back and concreted back over the old lines Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 I loved it around there, as I lived on Crofton Rd, off Attenborough Lane when I left home in 68/9. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,630 Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Must admit I enjoyed working there then about 2002/3 they got another assistant manager who didn't have a clue and morale got lower and lower,I wasn't too bad because I was mobile covering a number of different sites but I certainly noticed a big difference when I had to go there,such a shame because it was like working in a big family, as for the quarrying side of things they finally finished digging raw material down near Cranfleet lock just beyond the old shooting ranges Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 I presume that the old site will soon be built on, and that nature will still thrive elsewhere in the area. Attenborough Village Church is interesting, and some fascinating graves. Leon Luty, ex Notts footballer is there. The house adjacent to the church has a blue plaque, and I believe it was once lived in by a relative of Oliver Cromwell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,874 Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Fly2 Beeston marina cafe has just won an award for best riverside cafe. It's cheap and cheerful and you get good banter from Tony. In there couple of times a week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Yes Den, I often frequent the Marina if I'm in that area. Good food, and lovely coffee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,630 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 On 25/11/2017 at 9:14 AM, FLY2 said: The house adjacent to the church has a blue plaque Did Henry Ireton (of civil war fame) come from Attenborough? I know there is a close or crescent named Ireton and not sure if Cromwells daughter or another famous civil war general/captain whatever got married in the church Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,479 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 According to the Beeston Local History website - Attenborough’s most famous son was Henry Ireton, the Parliamentary general, who was born in Attenborough in the house which survives next to the church and who married Cromwell’s daughter, Bridget. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 I think Ireton is the one Rog. I'll have a look next time I'm in the area. Probably Thursday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,874 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 I am in a walking group for single people aged 50+. We walk Sunday's and Wednesday's mostly around Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Walks are usually around 8 miles. If you are interested in joining please send me a message. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,613 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 But Den, you're not single! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,182 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Dirty Den....then ?............lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,874 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Still single, until June. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,613 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 But 'single' doesn't just mean 'not married' in this day and age. It means not being in a relationship.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,182 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Good man go for it while you can mate........leave him alone Margie.........lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,874 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Me and Margaret were single when we joined the group. Single doesn't mean mingle. Lol 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,316 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 4 hours ago, plantfit said: Did Henry Ireton (of civil war fame) come from Attenborough? I know there is a close or crescent named Ireton and not sure if Cromwells daughter or another famous civil war general/captain whatever got married in the church Rog My great grandfather, William Sparrow, was married for the first of 3 times at Attenborough Parish Church! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,613 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 2 hours ago, benjamin1945 said: Good man go for it while you can mate........leave him alone Margie.........lol Shan't, Ben. Stop telling me what to do..... you bossy boots! Den, so do both of you still go on these walks? Sounds nice 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,874 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Yes, also weekends away when I'm not working. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Some people hey Den alus think the worst of folks 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,630 Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 I remember when those graves were discovered,it was in the evening post and I think a bit of a military service was held, I live in the next village to Gonville Bromheads ancestral home (LT Bromhead along with LT Chard were officers comanding Rourkes Drift) so have a particular interest, Ruddington is also worth visiting for the Stocking frame museum as well as the heritage transport museum, Thanks for the reminder Ian Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 Its happened Ian they have found him a bungalow and folks are now gathering round to help, offerings of carpets, beds, kitchen appliances etc. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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