John Gleeson 0 Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Ayup me old's. I'm John, born in Aspley in "mumbledy39" - you can figure it out ! Then moved to Bilborough when the new housing developments were being built (1950). Did a 5-year apprenticeship at Raleigh Industries (1955-60). Also studied at Nottingham and District Technical College. After getting my HNC, went to work near Wellington Shropshire for a few years, then in Liverpool for another few years, then came to the USA (Massachusetts) on a 12-month work contract. Never returned (except for holidays). Lived in Mass and New Hampshire for 33 years - now in North Carolina for the last 15 years. Still refer to Nottingham as "Home". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Phew!! Welcome John. What did you do in your spare time? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Welcome, John. Look forward to reading more of your memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Welcome John. Did you go to Crane School in Aspley? My late brother was born in 1939 and went to Crane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Welcome from me too John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 And me John. Sure you'll find something of interest here although at the moment it's very quiet. People are busy staying safe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Heyup and welcome John. I was a baby in Aspley 1938/9 and also attended Nottm tech on HNC course(I was at the ROF). Knew quite a few guys from the Raleigh. Hope you keep looking on here and telling us of some Nottingham recollections. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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