IAN123. 9,304 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Alas this isn't the Notts & Derby Regiment or the Sherwood Foresters:This photograph represents WW1 soldiers paying tribute to horses used and lost in the conflict. 7 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 6,659 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 I never thought about the horses used in the war until I saw 'War Horse' - a very emotional stage show and film 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Two of Nottinghams Drill Halls:This near Castle Gate was a Drill Hall used also by The Robin Hood Rifles.WW1 soldiers outside Derby Rd.Drill Hall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 A postcard showing the Castle Gateway Drill Hall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Sherwood Foresters marching down Radcliffe Road..according to the site i loaned this photo.. shortly after this was taken..there was a storm which wrecked the Pavillion...1915. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,224 Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 My Mothers Brother was probably in that march, she would only have been five at the time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 In 1915 Sue there were lots of these marches in Nottm, Gedling ,Wollaton and Mansfield..to encourage enlisting. On one day near a Colliery in Mansfield..370 men volunteered. Brave men. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,224 Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 It's amazing how many young men did volunteer, needless to say mams brother didn't return. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Nurses comfort injured soldiers on a hut terrace at Nottm General Hospital. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 troops at Wollaton Park. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted July 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Local soldiers exhibiting a captured German field gun in the Market Square, 1915. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted July 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Been reading a list of Notts Companies that covertly helped with the war effort etc.. Seems Blackburn Starling aided with machine gun parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted July 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Nottm urges it's people to buy War Bonds. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted August 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 This building was also hit by a Zeppelin bomb...on Castlegate.That shop sells 'Sherwood Ranger Cigars' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted August 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Albert Ball Memorial March, 10th June 1917.Smithy Row. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,095 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Regalia, pageantry, and a sense of occasion. Love it ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted August 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Don't see much of it these days..people lined either side to cheer or pay respects. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,095 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 I think things are gradually improving due to a bit more pride in the country thanks to Brexit. However, there's always the 'professional' protesters willing to spoil things. To the Tower I say ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 5,529 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 On 6/19/2018 at 9:14 PM, MargieH said: I never thought about the horses used in the war until I saw 'War Horse' - a very emotional stage show and film Part of the reason my Grandad Jack won his Military Medal, was, that after he had organised medical help for his injured crew, and turned the Gun using the horses, he then took them to a place of safety before returnig to the gun and manning it single handedly. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 5,529 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 I don't see any connection between Brexit and pride in the country. I am an ardent remainer, and I'm proud of my country and its achievements. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,095 Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 I wasn't suggesting that pride was generated by the thought of leaving the EU. It's just a feeling I get that the country seems more 'together'. Maybe it was the World Cup that gelled us . I don't know. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 5,446 Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 I do wonder if decades to come they'll say "Remember that Tommy Robinson bloke? Boy we should have listened to him? 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,304 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 I think we are paying for our Empire! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 5,529 Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 16 hours ago, FLY2 said: I wasn't suggesting that pride was generated by the thought of leaving the EU. It's just a feeling I get that the country seems more 'together'. Maybe it was the World Cup that gelled us . I don't know. Neither do I Fly. This is jnot a 'falling out' thing. I think we just see things differently. For me, the country is now not only divided over the 'left' and 'right' of politics, but also over the 'In and Out 'of the EU. Also the 'in' and 'out' are not related to Left or Right. It's a mess, and I know what I'd do.. but that's not for this thread. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 5,529 Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 9 hours ago, radfordred said: I do wonder if decades to come they'll say "Remember that Tommy Robinson bloke? Boy we should have listened to him? I seriously hope not. He is a serial offender and convicted crook: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Robinson_(activist) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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