Trevor S 2,003 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 apologies folks for misleading you in #9 when referring to MB's post #30. I meant the map at #30 on this thread: - http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1710&hl=gunthorpe&page=2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Kevs map #11, 'White City', now theres another topic? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 'White City', now theres another topic? Done. http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12186 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Re #4 & #8 For anyone who remembers the Pleasure Park. I have spoken again to the lady in the booking office. She remembered me and we had chat about the "Pleasure Park". She telephoned Christine Holten who gave her permission for me to add her name to my post. Chris helped to run the Park all of those years ago. She also sold the Walls Ice cream. A few bits of info...Tea was sold by the jug at 5/- deposit if taken out of the cafe and 1/- for the tea. There was a store room were any one with a cut foot or problem with leeches could be helped. Entry fee to the Park was 2d per child all day. The workers on the Park recieved 2/- per hour wages. A lady called Mary Whetton ran the Park A Gentleman called Jack ran the slot machines, he would play Nat King Cole music throughout the day. There were also rides..Aeroplanes, Swing Boats etc. I still haven't found any photo's but I haven't given up yet. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Carni, I like the way you just slipped in that info about the leeches!! Glad to say I don't recall having had a problem with them on the few occasions I went, but I recall the excitement of looking forward to going, the actuality never quite matched the anticipation, the best part was getting there on a pleasure boat from Trent Bridge. Even then the Park was starting to get somewhat run down and a little scruffy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I have always held the place Dear. Our Mam took us so often it was like a second home during the long summer holidays. I have thoroughly enjoyed looking for information about the park and after speaking to Christine Holten on the telephone I now look forward to our meeting when she returns from her holiday. We are still unable to find any photographs of the Park, Christine herself has tried to find some, but I think they must all be tucked away in personal albums. If I find any I will post them for anyone with fond memories to enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Well done, carni, there's some good info there to remind me of the great times I had at the Park. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Carni 'Nottstalgia Investigator' We must have a badge made. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mamma6 6 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I posted a picture of myself and some family members on Paul Robey's website (BBC RADIO). Taken at the Pleasure Park and Tea Gardens in the 60's. Unfortunately you can't see any of the rides. When my Dad was first married he lived on a boat that was moored there. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Mamma6 Welcome to Nottstalgia, It would be nice to see your Pleasure Park Pictures if you get the chance to post them on here. There are a lot of people on Nottstalgia with happy memories of going there in the 1950/60s. I'm afraid I haven't had my return call from Christine Holten, She was going on holiday and intended calling me on her return.I feel sure she will contact me when she has time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark67 0 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hello New here but basically I'm researching a short book about the history of the old Trent Lane Depot site at Colwick as it gets redeveloped as housing. I'm interested in speaking to anyone who worked there, worked on the cargo boats which delivered there or even lived nearby. From what I can gather it really petered out as a working depot in the early 1980s but was still receiving cargo as late as 1996. Anecdotes or pictures are welcome. There was also a funfair/beach nearby called Colwick Pleasure Park. Any info/pics about this also welcome. Thanks Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Colwick Pleasure Park has been mentioned in several threads here, including this one http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12175 If you put Colwick in the Search box at the top right of the Homepage, it should point you at many of the others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Welcome to Nottstalgia, Mark67. I look forward to reading your posts and sharing your memories. As Cliff Ton has stated, there're plenty of posts regarding Trent Lane etc to fill your book. I lived on Grainger Street, which was a few minutes away, so I spent plenty of time at the Pleasure Park when I was a kid. I wish you well with your book. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Welcome to Nottstalgia, Mark67. I look forward to sharing your memories.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Welcome to Nottstalgia Mark67. Join the gang and have fun. Lots of us have fond memories of "The Pleasure Park" I'm sure you will find what you are looking for on Cliff Tons Link on #2. Happy Hunting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark67 0 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thank you for your replies. I have followed various threads and learned a lot! Various mentions of photographs floating around but does anyone possess a pic of the Pleasure Park? Or of Trent Lane and the depot? I have tracked down a few already via the British Waterways archive but personal pictures are welcome Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Hi Mark, I have found things on this site about The Pleasure Park. http://stannswellroad.weebly.com/ Go on to the St Annswell Road Pre demolition online community and type in Pleasure Park in the search box. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Considering how many people went to - and remember - the Pleasure Park, it must be the most non-photographed place in the area. Here's a couple of the Waterways depot in the mid 30s. The road in the centre of both photos is Trent Lane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark67 0 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thanks. I have already seen those pics. The depot was finished in 1933 but in these I cannot see the concrete basin which still remains so this must be before construction was complete. And no sign of the Pleasure Park at the bottom of Trent Lane at this time! Was it seasonal or permanent? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Famous as the site of Boon's office. I had reason to visit quite often in the late 80s and never saw any signs of cargo being delivered by water. However the warehouse that backed onto the basin you mention was rented by a company called Anglo American as a bonded arms store. They had purchased a battalion armoury from the Chinese government 32 tonner after 32 tonner full of thousands of rifles, machine guns etc. We used to test fire the guns into that very basin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I see that Sneinton Market has recently been nicely refurbished. Good that the Council have spent a bit of money more wisely retaining such a noted landmark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeestonMick 263 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I dunno about Trent Lane but I know we used to substitute "Trent Station" for "temptation" in the Lord's Prayer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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carni 10,094 Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I just Googled Pleasure Park and got these then and now pics. Not showing a lot of detail, but stir the memories up a bit. Then and now - the Pleasure Park at Colwick in 1933, now moorings at the Park Yacht Inn, Colwick. LikeCommentShare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I found this nice little poem as well. Hope you like it. I,m sure those of us who went to the Pleasure Park can relate to the words. http://jeantaylorpoems.weebly.com/do-you-remember-pleasure-park.html 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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