carni 10,094 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I see that Carlton Library is hosting an event to celebrate its 110th anniversary on Mon 25th January. I have memories of visiting the library from my childhood up until I left Nottm, and also while doing some research in the last few years. I am sure lots of Nottstalgians from the surrounding areas would have used this library and some of those still living in the area still do. One of the people involved is Roy Skellington, who was the Barber on Main Rd Gedling for as far back as I remember. The man who kept my brothers and my friend sueB's brothers hair tidy. The shop being opposite Hardys Drive, where I grew up. Neil Kendrick has written a book about Roy and life in the area. Here are some details if anyone is interested. http://www.gedlingeye.co.uk/news/2722/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just a little more to add to the post above. There can't be many men of our age from Gedling that didn't have their hair cut by Mr Skellington in the 1950s.Just seeing his face again took me back all those years ago. I was once asked by SueB's brothers to go to Mr Skellington and ask if he sold "Sky Hooks". I remember his smile as he said "Very sorry but he didn't" http://www.nottinghampost.com/Life-gentleman-hairdresser-Gedling-immortalised/story-28233068-detail/story.html 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LongJohn 20 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I used to be a borrower at Carlton library. To say it seemed a grim Victorian (actually Edwardian) building, I found some fascinating material there. At the age of 19 I discovered the novels of Vladimir Nabokov (author of Lolita), who spoiled me for fiction for the rest of my life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Had a ticket in the children's section of Carlton library from my earliest days. My folks went regularly and I always went along. In fact I'm sure this all helped to develop my love of reading from an early age. This would have been around the mid fifties. Kids section had all the usual stuff and I'm sure I read every one of their "William" books by Richmall Crompton. Used to laugh myself silly over those. Some happy memories there. Always remember the caretaker there. I think he lived next door. Always referred to me as "the man they couldn't hang" Not sure why! It was always very quiet there and you would get shushed if you uttered a sound that was not relevant to checking out a book. Mrs Loppy worked in the library here for many years. Says it was often crazy with noisy kids. Very different days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I'm going to try and pop in there on Monday carni it would be nice to see Roy Skellington again. I should say 'Mr Skellington' we were never aloud to call an adult by their first name when we were children. I wonder if he would remember our family names carni. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 That sounds like a good plan sueB. I would love to see Mr Skellington again. Perhaps get the chance to see if he remembers our families or at least us playing out opposite his shop in the 1950s. I am very interested in the book, I hope there are some for sale on the day. I have just phoned the Willowbrook in Gedling and they serve lunches, no need to book, so if any Nottstalgians want to join in and visit the Library or at least a mini meet up in the Willowbrook, Main Road Gedling at about 1pm. That would be great? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Mr. Skellington must be getting very old now. My father in law used to get his hair cut there back in the 60s. Maybe Roy is his son? Edited to add. Thanks for the link, Carni. Nice to see the inside of Gedling church in the background too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I would be surprised (nicely) if Mr Skellington Senior is still alive because Roy is 87 now,he started cutting hair while still at school aged 14 and went intothe family business, I imagine after leaving school. LL, if you want to read up a bit about Roy there is a Link on #2 with details about Roy. Very interesting, it bought a tear to my eyes when I saw a picture of him after all these years. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 What day is this visit, and dont forget Pixie works at The Willoughbrook. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,466 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I have just phoned the Willowbrook in Gedling and they serve lunches, no need to book, so if any Nottstalgians want to join in and visit the Library or at least a mini meet up in the Willowbrook, Main Road Gedling at about 1pm. That would be great? Start a new thread in Social Functions and see what happens ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Monday 25th Jan Mick, I have put a link on #1 from the "Gedling Eye". The event? is from 11am-12.30pm. I have no idea what is happening, perhaps an open day. I just found it whilst browsing and when I saw that Mr Skellingtons son Roy was mentioned regarding the book, it brought back memories from my childhood. I am hoping to get one of the books about Gedling and The Barbers. Lunch at the Willowbrook was an after thought seeing as we will be near Gedling, we decided to have our lunch o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Sounds good to me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I seem to remember the name Skellington from my days living at Carlton. Was his shop on the left, just before the crossing when going in to Netherfield? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I have just been in touch with Carlton Library and asked what the event entails. It begins at 11am and it is a talk about Gedling and surrounding areas, old photo's etc. Seats are provided, but the library is only so big, I imagine space is limited. It finishes approx 12.30pm, for coffee if wanted, and reminiscing Here is the number if anyone has queries. 01159870276. We will make our way then to the Willowbrook for lunch. and you never know, we might meet Pixie. Mick, his Barbers Shop was on Main Road Gedling, opposite Hardys Drive. Half way between Chesterfield Arms and Westdale Lane. It was on a corner, but I can't recall the road name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karlton 582 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I would absolutely love to be there Carni but we live near Skeg and its also our anniversary on that day and we will be away. I do hope you have a great time. I seam to remember the barbers shop wasn't it below the british legion on the same side before the crossings? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Seam to remember a tailor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I don't know if Skellingtons had more than one Barbers shop. I only know of the one on Main Road Gedling, simply because I grew up on Hardys Drive, directly opposite the shop, and our brothers and father would have their hair cut by either Mr Skellington Senior or Roy. We lived opposite the shop for the first ten years of my life. As for another shop run by the family down from the British Legion, I have no idea. #13, Mick has mentioned a shop in the same area, so perhaps they did have another property. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karlton 582 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I remember broomhill house, it was where I was sent from Chandos st school just prior to leaving to see what work I wanted to do, I remember that day looking out of the window and seeing Starbuck butchers and I asked him if I could work there, he said there were no vacancies but there's a job in the confectionary department at the co-op in meadow lane nottm and thats where I started my first job leaving school. I often wonder if broomhill house is still there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karlton 582 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 # 17 carni was there a small electrical shop by the name of Hopkins on main rd gedling, just up from the dentist I went to school with a lad called Jebb who has something to do with diddyland Mapperley top. i think the man that owned the electrical shop was his uncle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I remember the Dentist. I had a bad experience there when I was about 11yrs old and it led me into a lifelong fear of Dentists! Sorry though the name Hopkins sounds familiar, I can't remember why? The only thing that came up when I googled Broomhill House was this reference. Would this be the place you mentioned. http://www.nottinghampost.com/Mental-health-campaigners-raise-concers-closure/story-26864297-detail/story.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 11am at the Carlton Library tomorrow and 1-1.30pm at The Willowbrook. Looking Forward! I have been trying to find out if there is a car park at the Library, but no joy. Does anyone know if there is one please? Not sure if anyone is going, but Chris and I will be there anyway! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 There sure wasn't a car park in my day, Carni. Not many folks had a car then. It was all shank's pony. To use an expression. :-). There was no spare land around there where you could put one either. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 I seem to remember a car park to the right of the library? Behind the next door building, but that was in the 70s? See you at 11:00 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks LL, We are setting off early incase there is traffic problems. See you there Mick, we hope to go in just before 11am to get a seat. I don't think I could stand for 11/2hrs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,466 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 11am at the Carlton Library tomorrow and 1-1.30pm at The Willowbrook. Looking Forward! I have been trying to find out if there is a car park at the Library, but no joy. Does anyone know if there is one please? Not sure if anyone is going, but Chris and I will be there anyway! Is this a car park ? It's alongside the library, but almost looks like it's connected to the other building. https://goo.gl/maps/RU9mTeBe1dm 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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