DJ360 6,721 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 OMG Enigma! That is the very place my Grandad. Jack Whyman MM worked when I was a kid. Jack died in 1969. I've been in there and actually turned the wheel that opened the crossing gates. Fabulous memories. All the more poignant just now as only yesterday we said our farewells to my Mum, Joyce (nee Whyman) who passed away recently aged 91. I have a picture of a similar signal box, with my Grandad Jack at the open window. I can't say exactly where it was, but it may be Bobber's Mill. There you go! This picture is dated: July 22nd 1927. Col 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Great pics you two...memories!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 https://www.flickr.com/gp/136033576@N07/R7cz4QOK. As you can see from #277 above, I had no trouble posting my signal box image from Flickr. But now, I can't get the above link.. also from Flickr, to post 'inline'. It's a lovely pic from Springfields Hosiery Finishing in Bulwell and features my Mum as a girl, in white, on the left. I'm guessing she's about 15/16, which would make it about 1938/9. If anyone can advise why I can't get it 'in line', or advise exactly what 'that image extension' is that I'm not allowed to use, I would be deliighted.Thanks.Col 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 P.S. Also found out yesterday that my uncle Frank Radford kept the Horse and Jockey in Bulwell Mkt for a while in the 60s. Anyone remember him? Col 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Here ya go DJ360 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Many thanks Fynger. But what's the secret? ....... Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 O right.... OK I've tried that but when I select the largest image and right click I don't get the option to 'copy image'. Only to 'copy link location'. P'raps they don't like me.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Fynger, that is a great photograph, men dressed smart for work- I see. Very similar rooms at Boots Island St. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Right. I'll try that then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Nope. Still won't work. I can get 'copy image' from the 'all sizes' page, but it won't let me paste in here. No optoioon appears here when I right click. Flickr is very rubbish now, so could be their issue. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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DJ360 6,721 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Yep well that worked but not straightforward as you said. I right clicked, then had to click 'Save' in bottom right, then right click on next image which came up then come here, then I had to refresh this page before I could get a 'paste' option. I have saimilar probs on another board that uses this software. I have no probs on others. Right, I'm going to try again. This time it worked and I did nowt different! That's my Grandad Driver Jack Whyman of the Royal Field Artillery aged 17. Pic is dated June 21st 1915. He won the MM later. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Now then you Bulwell folk ...... we're on holiday at the moment and left our dog with a dog sitter in Broxtowe Estate. He escaped through an open garden gate around midnight on Tuesday. The lady has informed Police, RSPCA, dog wardens, got his pic on Dogs Lost but no joy yet. However there have been two possible sightings around Bulwell/Highbury Vale area today. He's never been to Broxtowe nor Bulwell before but maybe if it's him he is like a homing pigeon, heading back to Mapperley Park? Please keep a look out for our little chap. He's a small Patterdale Terrier, black but going grey, nearly 9 years old, microchipped, docked tail. Looks a bit like 'Spit the Dog'. Really grateful, thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Certainly will LizzieM. Eyes will be peeled, any photo you could upload ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Not possible to upload from iPad, although I've never tried. Maybe Katyjay or Mick could as there are some on Facebook and they are FB mates. Yes, I know ...... Broxtowe Estate ....... I'd never been there until we dropped him off on Monday. Good and bad folk everywhere though Catfan. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,532 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Even the Alsatians go round in pairs up there don't they? 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I'll scout around for you Lizzie, in walking to Bulwell tomorrow morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Fynger,I award you the best post of all time..so,so funny!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 In defence of Bulwell Fynger not funny. But i did laugh !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charlielad 23 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Lizzie has your dog had its bf jab,they say Bulwell fever can be passed on to dogs if catfan bit him he could catch it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 'Ang on a minute, I only liked the picture..so much Bulwell hostility!!.. You'd think it was rough or summat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charlielad 23 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Don't know about rough,I found it dangerous there ,nearly run over on many occasions,mobility scooter capital 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Character building,..charlielad', 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Only Men can take Bulwell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charlielad 23 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Can you find a man that would want to.seriosly nowt wrong we Bulwell, spent a lot of time in Bulwell when I was a skinhead. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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