colly0410 1,181 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 The colliery was classed as one of the Eastwood Collieries, so probably closer to Eastwood than Watnall. When I was at Moorgreen Training centre in 1968, I went on a face visit to 66's face in the Waterloo seam. I remember seeing a sign pointing down a roadway off the main return saying "Watnall upcast shaft." But I can't ever remember seeing any shafts round Watnall.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Moorgreen was one of the "Eastwood Collieries" I don't know a lot about Moorgreen at the moment, haven't researched it as of yet, but if I come across any interesting things, I'll keep you posted. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
susyshoes 69 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Just been for a walk up to the graves today....took some not very impressive photos...extremely grown over and not easy to get at now. would you like to share the 'not so impressive' photos? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Will do Susy...I'll get some on for you later today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 This is the closest we could get.....Its kinda well overgrown up there.....Will be off to the next field soon and will get some pics of the reservoir steps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
susyshoes 69 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 wow. didnt realise it was so overgrown. Im guessing the reservoir was just filled in ? Wonder why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Reservoirs are buried...not filled in...its like a huge water tank mostly underground...you can usually just see the tops of them....we'll nip up and get some pics soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,465 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 the two driveways formed a semi circle to meet at the Hall. Main drive way nice red gravel you came to Hall side entrance in front of which was a huge lawn where garden parties were held. ... We entered the hall by the back door up worn sandstone steps - our room held chairs and a harmonium which Lady Maud played the hymns on. The gardens were lovely and the picture on the net must be an early one - When I knew the Hall the main front doors opened onto worn flag stones and went forward to a sunken garden down a dozen or so steps. There was a fish pond surrounded by lawn and shrubs - on the left of this a gate to a rose garden of quite some length with standard roses and trees. All these gardens were walled and behind the wall was a large orchard. At the back of the Hall the ground rose steeply, probably had been leveled for the building. Over this lay fields and quite close to the hall a burial ground enclosed by iron railings -- it was the family grave ground. Take a look at this map of the Hall grounds whilst reading tambourine2's description....it all fits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
susyshoes 69 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Reservoirs are buried...not filled in...its like a huge water tank mostly underground...you can usually just see the tops of them....we'll nip up and get some pics soon. Really? I know the one up Whyburn in Hucknall was underground but what about Moorgreen Res? Thats like a big lake. (sorry Im digressing) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
notty ash 370 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Moorgreen Reservoir was built to supply water to a canal - the Nottingham Canal, if I remember rightly, which ran along the Erewash Valley from Langley Mill down to Nottingham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
susyshoes 69 Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 thanks nottyash. Ya learn something new every day . All I know about Moorgreen Res is that the police found my year old Mini upside down in it in 2006 when some kind people knicked it from my drive when i lived in the lovely ilkeston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
notty ash 370 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I think the general rule is that water for public consumption has to be protected from risk of pollution once it has been treated. That is why public water reservoirs like Ladybower are open, whereas ones nearer the point of consumption are buried. Most open reservoirs in the Nottingham area I can think of were canal feeders - the ones at Butterley and Ironville are two other examples, or water management systems for things like mills - like Kings Mill near Mansfield - and water meadows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 There are/were closed reservoirs on Woodborough Rd opposite Porchester Road, on land between the now tram depot Wilkinson St and Radford Rd, and on The Ropewalk, an old pump house or whatever remains there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lisa 3 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks for al the info. The picture i have where taken on my old phone show more details of the graves as we climbed over and flattened some of the overgrowth to get to them. I will get them off my laptop tonight and upload them for you. Think the watertower fits with the steps too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lisa 3 Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 welli would show you the pictures but have no idea how to add them on here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Think the watertower fits with the steps too Its a reservoir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lisa 3 Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 i meant Reservoir, sorry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lisa 3 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 OKAY JUST TESTING Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lisa 3 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I did try to get the link off photobucket but failed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richonmc1 8 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Hi I have only just found this site and forum. To add some information about Watnall Hall....In the sixties I lived in the cottage a couple of doors away from the Queens Head before the houses were built. My father and his brothers were the directors of F Sisson & Sons, who built the houses. Prior to the demolition of the hall it was part of Hollygirt School, and used for boarders I think. Before it was demolished I remember trying to wander through the building but is was a bit scary as many of the floors had fallen in. My mother used to own some metal birds which were part of the original gates. I'll try to answer any questions if I can Richard Sisson 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Welcome to Nottstalgia, richonmc1. I look forward to reading your posts and sharing your memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Welcome richonmc1. Was that Stone Cottage that you lived in? My grandparents lived in the farmhouse between Stone Cottage and the Queens Head, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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