TYAFANS 26 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I was just wondering if you kind folks in Nottingham had any plans to remember Alvin Lee's passing in a monument sort of way? Giving respect to your local music hero who rocked the world over, but never forgot his roots. It would just seem fitting and proper in his memory! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 It's been filed along with the Leslie Crowther one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TYAFANS 26 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Well, I guess it answers that question. Sorry I asked. I expected a lot more respect for the two men that put Nottingham on the map. Alvin Lee and Robin Hood..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Or Jesse Boot , John Player, Catherine and William Booth, Messrs. Woodhead, Angois and Ellis, Frank Bowden, Richard Beckinsale, et al I'd hazard a guess that more people in the country have heard of them, and know what they did, than knew about Alvin Lee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 You missed Mr Clough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 And Alan Sillitoe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Ah but Mr Clough wasn't born in Nott'm (PSSST I don't know whether you've noticed, but there is already a statue to him!!) I'm with you re Alan Sillitoe Lizzie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,084 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 And bringing it up to date, Jake Bugg and a whole raft of new musicians - all part of why Nottingham is attracting attention across the music world. http://www.nusic.org.uk/wordpress/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morton40 22 Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 I went to the same school as Alvin he was about 6 years older than me and was a legend in the school even then . It seems sad that all of the above people couldn't have been recognised by the City . Not all with a statue obviously but may be a plaque 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Sue Pollard too. Stella Rimmington, head of MI5 Not bad for a Nottingham Gel. The list of Nottingham born "famous" people is massive, I wouldn't dream of setting any order of importance, except to say there are many VC winner's on the list who I would put at the top, followed by the rest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Albert Brown? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Albert Ball. Nottinghamshires greatest ever hero. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Met Alvin's Dad, but was also taught English by Stanley Middleton, Bulwell born novelist, organist, teacher and Booker Prize winner. Col 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Alvin attended Margaret Glen Bott didn't he? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Paul Sandby https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Sandby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Watson Fothergill 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 There has been recent talk about having a statue of Alan Sillitoe in Nottingham. Lots of other places in the UK seem to have plenty of these, celebrating local heroes, authors, famous people etc. We already have Robin Hood, Brian Clough, Queen Victoria etc, but who do you think is worthy of a Statue in Nottingham (any period) Smiffy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,084 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Life size statue of Tug Wilson overlooking his beat on the Market Square. Might remind folk to behave. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 You must be joking Rob! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Every 100 yards Canal-side of London road from Trent Bridge to Station street ,..........Footballer- Cricketer statues,something like........... Tommy Lawton............Reg Simpson...........Jack Burkett...........Harold Larwood............Bob Mckinaly............Derik Randall..................Joe Baker........... Reckon it would look really good..........and a lasting tribute to Nottinghams great sporting past.........and hopefully future.................... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Torville and Dean! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Harold Shipman ? Well he is famous.............for the wrong reasons granted ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alisoncc 379 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Me. Alison 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Life size statue of Tug Wilson overlooking his beat on the Market Square. Might remind folk to behave. In that case more than one may be a good idea. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 The next statue commemorating local heroes is already on the way and set for unveiling next month.. Jimmy and Jack statue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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