DJ360 6,730 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Oh right. Thanks Roger. I don't recall it. Found this about the DOT works I mentioned above. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dot_Cycle_and_Motor_Manufacturing_Company And this about Itom. http://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/itom/Itom-Tabor.htm Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,090 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 A DOT was featured on a recent episode of “Shed & Buried” on Travel Channel (one of the obscure Sky/cable channels). As I recall, the owner wanted a few thousand quid for it, but I wasn’t watching too intently as I can’t stand the bloody awful Henry Cole who presents the programme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davep5491 360 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Looks like a Greaves, take your pick. https://www.google.com/search?q=greeves+motorcycles&client=firefox-b&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi8_q-ckZzbAhXkKMAKHfidDBAQ_AUICygC&biw=1228&bih=1263#imgrc=Kb2Nbqis-kn3NM: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unmade Marian 26 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 I remember a fur shop near Sisson and Parker called the Canadian Fur Company - I bet you wouldn't catch them selling rabbit fur (that was what Coney was doncha know) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 10 hours ago, IAN123. said: Remember this place on Manvers St? Next door to that shop was a "sack bag" shop/store, an old lady sat in there most days selling hessian sack bags,The garage I was apprenticed at was around the corner on Sneinton road Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Dunc 8 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Roxy Threads in Hockey used to make some good clobber. I had a great pair of patchwork jeans made there . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarriebidaeCarabidae 1 Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Hi All, does anyone remember a shop in the Broadmarsh Centre, which was a ladies' fashion shop, and it had pretend ice, like an igloo? It was a really trendy fashion shop at the time, I recall. Thanks :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Yes. I remember the shop you mention. Looked like polystyrene. Can't recall the name offhand. My favourite in there was Copperknob. Welcome to NS. Hope you enjoy the site! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilborough Girl 31 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 On 9/6/2018 at 10:04 PM, Unmade Marian said: I remember a fur shop near Sisson and Parker called the Canadian Fur Company - I bet you wouldn't catch them selling rabbit fur (that was what Coney was doncha know) In 1963 I had been doing a lot of overtime so had extra cash to spend. I bought a really good quality sheepskin coat in the Canadian Fur Company's sale which I wouldn't have been able to afford normally. I wore it every winter for years until the edges down the front and on the cuffs began to wear away. I loved that coat and still have it packed away in the loft....although I don't know why since I will never wear it again! I was also interested to see Jeanettes on King Street mentioned in this thread. I bought lots of things there in the 1960s. Anyone remember Rains electrical shops? There was one on Carrington Street and another on either Hockley or Goosegate - can't remember which. There may have been others around the city too. They belonged to a cousin of my husband. My parents bought my first record player from the Carrington Street shop as a Christmas present for me, long before I married into the family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted November 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 There were several branches of Millers electrical stores in the 70s & 80s. This is Lower Parliament Street . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,139 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 We’ve still got a hostess trolley that came from that store. Never used it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 You're obviously not 'The hostess with the mostest' Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,139 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Can't imagine what we'd use it for. Unwanted gift! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Good for when you entertain the family hordes at Christmas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 13 hours ago, Bilborough Girl said: Anyone remember Rains electrical shops? There was one on Carrington Street and another on either Hockley or Goosegate - can't remember which. There may have been others around the city too. They belonged to a cousin of my husband. My parents bought my first record player from the Carrington Street shop as a Christmas present for me, long before I married into the family. I don't remember them, but this is from the early 60s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilborough Girl 31 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 That's them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,419 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Here you go...…………. second pic down.. http://www.oldbike.eu/wordpress/?page_id=5052 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 On 11/19/2018 at 8:10 PM, Cliff Ton said: There were several branches of Millers electrical stores in the 70s & 80s. This is Lower Parliament Street . I was Warehouse manager here when it first opened. Parking was near impossible in the area sdo I used to cycle in each morning. Kept me nice and fit and with the added bonus of being able to go to the NTMC for several pints and a sing-song on Friday nights after working until 8pm. The bike ride home was usually an adventure after the evening in the pub 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 Even though I posted the photo I don't remember that branch. I'm sure I remember one further up Huntingdon Street near the old bus station. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,139 Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 We got a hostess trolley from there. Never ever used it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 Didn't Miller Bros take over the old Gas Showrooms? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, Cliff Ton said: Even though I posted the photo I don't remember that branch. I'm sure I remember one further up Huntingdon Street near the old bus station. I think that might have been Bridgers Discount Electricals, opposite the bus station.. '80s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, Cliff Ton said: Even though I posted the photo I don't remember that branch. I'm sure I remember one further up Huntingdon Street near the old bus station. Looking to the left of the picture near the top was the Palais and behind the bus was the old central market at the end of the building was a petrol station.so really, you are only a couple of hundred yards away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, TBI said: I think that might have been Bridgers Discount Electricals, opposite the bus station.. '80s. That's what I was thinking of ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,325 Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 I do recall Millers..and just further up a Dance/ fit type studio. Sure there is a pic on here when that was Central Garage..or Market Garage..might be confused. I only went home that way after overtime to nip in Jaceys for a half. Recall that Antibo's disaster of an eaterie used to be packed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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