catfan 14,793 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Did you know that the only NCT purpose built depot for buses was Bilborough Depot. All the others were tram sheds with the exception of Central Market depot which was a fish market etc. ! You live & learn as they say ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Cochineal was originally made from crushed red ants! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 The Nottinghamshire mobile police unit were the first to introduce bilateral radio/communication setup. This could send and receive messages,this was 1931/ by 1932 crime was cut by a large percentage a year later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 And here they are demonstrating it. (Honest). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Well done Cliff! Wonder if that's on the police playing fields? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I hadn't noticed the background, but I see what you mean.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,713 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Before vinyl was introduced, most gramophone records were made from a mix of shellac, ground slate and carbon black. The shellac is a resin produced by the 'lac bug' on trees in India and Thailand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 If I remember rightly those records were very brittle. Probably be hard pressed to find any at all now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 #3. Yer right too Ian, Capt Popkiss (sp) ? Brainwave it was ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 #7 Shellac was also used in the making of ballet Pointe shoes, to harden the toes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,531 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Shellac and methylated spirit make French Polish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,713 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 7 hours ago, loppylugs said: If I remember rightly those records were very brittle. Probably be hard pressed to find any at all now. I've got a few hundred of them. Play them now and again. There are still collectors about and people who are enthusiasts for early phonographs etc. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Between 1919 and 1924, Nottm Corporation built 2000 houses- the cost per house?...including road charges-£350 per dwelling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 I never realized there would be so many of 'em still around, Col. I tend to forget those who have collected and lovingly preserved them. By the time my record buying days came around 45s were really moving into the pop scene, although one of the first records I bought was a Lonnie Donegan number recorded on a PYE vinyl 78! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,869 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Not many people can lick their elbow. stop trying now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 First VCR recorder invented in Nottm...The Telcan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,713 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Mercury is the only element which is naturally a liquid at room temperature. But, if you hold a piece of solid metallic Gallium in your hand it will melt as it's melting point is only 30 degrees C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,869 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 People over 60 can't close their eyes and stand on one leg for more than 5 seconds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 That's really silly....................Denshaw But true,just hurt mesen.................. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 #19 You ought to take up yoga, Ben. You would be able to do it then. I can, but I'm not quite 59 yet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Told you afore Jill,you just a 'whippersnapper'...........anyway aint got time for Yoga,......what with me Gym workouts and 5-aside football............lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Another NOTTM snippet: the Arboretum first opened on 11 th May 1852. Within the first 3 months 25,000 visitors entered it's gates.such was it's popularity that an entrance fee was charged, the Nottingham public protested and in 1857 public entry became free! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve7martin 8 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 #4 Great picture.where do you find them Cliff Ton? More likely taken at the City Ground with the track around the pitch and a post in the back ground probably holding up the old East Stand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 In 1901,the Council purchased over 18 acres of the Vernon House Estate for £11,750 from C.J. Cox. This then became Vernon Park! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Our Nottm bobbies are a clever lot ,they were the first to introduce the 3 position of photography system for wanted criminals... this was 1933- Now used throughout the world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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