Mess 618 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Whilst browsing Google maps the other day I spotted the Left Lion meeting point and on clicking discovered he’s now known as Leo. Now when I were a young lad gallivanting around Nottingham in search of a good time in the late 60s/early 70s, like all Nottingham folk we often used to arrange to meet people by the lion statues in front of The Council House. In those heady days of Shipstones & Home Ales and other brews drunk to the sounds of The Beatles & The Stones and other bands the lions were affectionately known as George & Fred. George was the left lion because he was on the Griffin & Spalding side and Fred was the right one due to his proximity to Farmers & The Flying Horse. Any other Nottstalgians familiar with these names? I suppose with the passing of these establishments the lion’s names have too passed into history. So what’s the right lion known as these days? If the beast has yet to be named may I suggest in the spirit of sexual equality she be known as Elsie with her proximity to Exchange Walk being a prompt Apologies if this have been posted before I just haven’t seen it. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terence12 725 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 i noticed neither lion has got up and roared yet, Nottinghamians will know what i mean 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Give us a clue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Summat about virgins, Michael 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,082 Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 The Lions would only roar when a virgin passed, but did not Nottingham have a reputation of having the prettiest girls in the country? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Who dreamed that one up?...I've met plenty of grotty Nottingham women after a night on the pop...no different here to anywhere else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 I think the 'pop' must have clouded your vision, poohbear. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 You needed a skinful to tackle some of the old boots I finished up with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 #5. Mary. They are still the prettiest ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 You only have to look at the meet up photos to prove that Nottingham has always had the prettiest ladies. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Now then Michael, no creeping. You're correct though, once pretty, always pretty! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 I am a Nottingham Lass and was a stunner in my day, in fact at 70 I am still quite a dish.......... 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 I'M sure you are blonde,..........doing owt tonight ? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Not according to your avatar, Blondie. Cummon, let's 'ave a look at yer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 I think that everyone should put their face on their avatar. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 I'm your friend on Facebook, Blondie, so I know what you look like... and it's true - you still look good x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 #15. I did! :-> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 You need a shave and where have you been sticking your black nose, loppylugs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 I'm your friend on Facebook, Blondie, so I know what you look like... and it's true - you still look good x Well thanks MargieH - I think you are lovelly too.....X 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 I'M sure you are blonde,..........doing owt tonight ? Shucks a bit late now Benjie, I was free last night too........im in doors welded to the settee watching football and again tonight........ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 #14, Chulla - Must get my son in law to put my piccie up, do not know how to do these things......I am on Face book though, if you want a peek -Lynn Taylor (nee Housley).............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Michael, you don't go to meet ups and you don't have an avatar, so can only assume you resemble Quasimodo. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Katyjay, that's a bit unkind lol (and wouldn't you feel bad if he really did look like Quasimodo!!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Thinking about it, he could have a little picture of 'The bells' Are you reading this, Michael? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Don't, you'll give him the hump - boom!, boom! Oh, get in there Morton! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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