Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I've just noticed that this thread has been going since 2008. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 #24 That would be the Don & John who keep a boat at Long Eaton? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Just received my latest edition of the Basford Bystander by email, to find out that Stan Smith the publisher, passed away in April. I didn't personally know Stan, but feel I have lost a friend. He always wrote a friendly accompanying note with each edition. His wife Christine is taking over. RIP Stan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 In this month's Basford Bystander, Woodthorpe features twice. Part 1 of an article about Woodthorpe Hall and another feature from someone who grew up in Woodthorpe and her childhood. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I didn't know they'd moved the boundries Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I believe Stan may be a member here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Stan passed away recently. His wife Christine runs it now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Katyjay, You say that Woodthorpe was mentioned in the Basford Bystander this month....... How can I get a copy of that? Can anyone on here get a copy for me for when I'm in Nottingham next week? Or can I get it online? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,458 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 MargieH, have a look at the information on here..... http://basfordbystander.weebly.com/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Margie. PM me your email address and I will send you a copy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Thanks Cliff and Chulla for your replies, but I've actually got one now. It's good of you to offer help - I appreciate it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 The latest issue of the Basford Bystander (No.180) has two cracking photos. A Basford to Bulwell horse-drawn bus, with its bowler-hatted driver and conductor; and a wonderful photo of Basford Crossings and Lincoln Street, as it was when some of us can still remember it, albeit early 20th century. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 On 17/06/2015 at 4:04 PM, NewBasfordlad said: #24 That would be the Don & John who keep a boat at Long Eaton? Sorry NBL just seen your question...........and yes they did,not now though............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 #37 You're never that old, Chulla! It's just a malicious rumour! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 #38 Thought it might be had my haircut in the shop a few times. Also I used to visit the Long Eaton boat club where both they and a friend kept their boats, some raucous nights in there I will tell you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 The cover of the latest issue of Bystander - No.183 - has a superb photo of the bottom of Southwark Street c.1907, showing the entrances to Bulwell Lane and Park Lane, and the cottages that used to stand there - the former known as the canary houses. Cracking picture. Also in the issue is a lovely photo of Whitemoor School girls in 1949 - they will be in their 70s now. The girls are: Pamela Booth, Shirley Fletcher, Susan Caghill, Margaret Breakey, Glenys Darnell, Joan Denton, Pat Kirk, Judith Simnett (who sent the picture from Canada), Janice Betts, Christine Stevenson, and Janet Willy. Also, an interesting account of the Vernon Road Bleaching Company in WW1. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 The latest issue of the Basford Bystander (No.186) has an excellent article about the Seely family who sunk the pits around the Cinder Hill area and were involved in the General Hospital, the Cedars and various of the Halls and Granges. There is a nice picture of Broxtowe Hall. Also in the issue is an interesting old map of the enclosures in Old Basford in 1792. I will give the magazine a deserved plug. It was founded and run by Stan Smith until his death a couple of years ago. Since then his wife Christine has taken up the reigns and is doing a superb job. It is only eight pages, but like all such ventures it relies on inputs from people with memories and who have found interesting articles about the area in the past. It covers not only Basford but surrounding areas also. It costs 35 pence an issue, which appears every two months. Over-the-counter outlets are : Exton Motors, Carey Road, Bulwell. Jennison's Wool Shop, Highbury Vale (opposite the Highbury Garage - ladies this is a good place to buy your wool). Bulwell Baptist Church, Jay's Hairdressers, Park Lane, Basford. Basford Library. Southwark Street Newsagents. Bailey Street Stores, Basford. Londis Stores, Valley Road. Don and John's Barbers, Nottingham Road. Bagnall Road Newsagents. Perry Road/Hucknall Road Newsagents. Horsendale Road Newsagents, Nuthall. Plumb's Ironmongers, Kimberley. It is also available on line for a subscription (Katyjay gets it this way) Local History Society meetings are advertised 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nnsc 131 Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 How would I get a copy of the Basford Bystander Chulla? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 10 minutes ago, nnsc said: How would I get a copy of the Basford Bystander Chulla? See my edit above, nnsc. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 On 2/3/2018 at 6:17 AM, Chulla said: The latest issue of the Basford Bystander (No.186) has an excellent article about the Seely family who sunk the pits around the Cinder Hill area and were involved in the General Hospital, the Cedars and various of the Halls and Granges. There is a nice picture of Broxtowe Hall. Also in the issue is an interesting old map of the enclosures in Old Basford in 1792. I will give the magazine a deserved plug. It was founded and run by Stan Smith until his death a couple of years ago. Since then his wife Christine has taken up the reigns and is doing a superb job. It is only eight pages, but like all such ventures it relies on inputs from people with memories and who have found interesting articles about the area in the past. It covers not only Basford but surrounding areas also. It costs 35 pence an issue, which appears every two months. Over-the-counter outlets are : Exton Motors, Carey Road, Bulwell. Jennison's Wool Shop, Highbury Vale (opposite the Highbury Garage - ladies this is a good place to buy your wool). Bulwell Baptist Church, Jay's Hairdressers, Park Lane, Basford. Basford Library. Southwark Street Newsagents. Bailey Street Stores, Basford. Londis Stores, Valley Road. Don and John's Barbers, Nottingham Road. Bagnall Road Newsagents. Perry Road/Hucknall Road Newsagents. Horsendale Road Newsagents, Nuthall. Plumb's Ironmongers, Kimberley. It is also available on line for a subscription (Katyjay gets it this way) Local History Society meetings are advertised An excellent informative & comprehensive post there Dave ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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