I was born in Bulwell, Nottingham in the early 50s. Thank goodness my parents ( Mum -Teacher in Belgium, Dad - British Commando) both survived the war.
I was born in 1936 in Arnold a suburb of Nottingham. I was only three pushing four years old when war broke out. I have vivid memories of my dad taking me to the local drill hall on Arnot Hill Road where he was required to attend rifle shooting training prior to his call up. I also remember, when I started school, those gas masks. Who can forget the smell?
Thank you so much for uploading this. I was born and raised in Sherwood, Nottingham (much later), but I find this period really fascinating. Interestingly, when I used to walk up Mansfield Road, I would see that shelter outside the house and wonder what it was. Now I know!
I used to visit my uncle and aunt in Sherwood (Gunthorpe close) in the early sixties and have such lovely memories of the city and it's people, days at the Carrington lido and Metropole cinema especially.
@@nilsalmquist9424 ahhh yes. Places I know. Gunthorpe close/drive wasn't far from where I grew up. I too went swimming at Carrington Lido with my siblings- but early 80s. I remember when it closed in 87.
I was born in 1944 on the border of Hyson Green and New Basford..Nottingham mum use to tell me she would scoop up the kids me being the youngest and go to Shipstones Brewery Cellars .we Lived on Shipstone St .. a good life really of neighbours and school friends then of course starting work at Raleigh Industries in 1959 i worked with many War vets.. ,, thank you for the nice video and thank you for reading !
My grandfather was from Nottingham (The Meadows) and emigrated in 1920, leaving his mother and sister behind (father died in WW1). During the bombing of Nottingham, the family's local air raid shelter was in the basement of the local bakery. One night when a raid occurred, the dog would not go with the family and my aunt would not leave the house without the dog. My great grandmother wouldn't leave without my aunt so they all hid under the staircase of the house in Lammas St. That night, the raid scored a direct hit on the bakery and everyone in the basement shelter was killed. The exact story my family told was that all of the lard and other fats in the bakery melted in the fire and flooded the shelter, and this was what caused the deaths.
Thank you for this video, makes me that bit prouder to be from Nottingham, and the impact of Nottingham born Boots & Raleigh adapting. Lest we forget all those who gave their lives for our freedom.
I was born in 1942 in a nursing home on Musters Road, WB. My parents thought it was further from the Trent which was a focal bombing target. My father was an ARP warden after doing his day job. A notice on our front gate showed 'Stirrup Pump kept here'. Not adequate for putting out many fires!
Compared to most other big cities, Nottingham escaped almost unscathed. Yes, the big raid in May 1941 did some damage but 90 bombers couldn’t do knock down too much or set up a fire storm. There was damage in some localized areas, such as near the river, hence the major tragedy of the Co-op bakery and in West Bridgford. When you think that Liverpool lost over 2000 in one air raid, Nottingham lost less than 200 in the whole war. The one notable building lost in the centre being the Old Moot Hall, on the edge of Slab square, on the corner of Wheeler gate and Friar Lane.
The Sherwood Foresters were somewhat of a star regiment in #WW2 ,I’ve just finished reading a book Once a Hussar about a notts. lad and his experiences (Its available her on YT as an Audiobook for anyone who’s interested, just search.) 🇬🇧👏📚
I was born in Bulwell, Nottingham in the early 50s. Thank goodness my parents ( Mum -Teacher in Belgium, Dad - British Commando) both survived the war.
Kudos, we lost our grandad in the merchant navy. 🙏🇬🇧
I was born in 1936 in Arnold a suburb of Nottingham. I was only three pushing four years old when war broke out. I have vivid memories of my dad taking me to the local drill hall on Arnot Hill Road where he was required to attend rifle shooting training prior to his call up. I also remember, when I started school, those gas masks. Who can forget the smell?
Thank you so much for uploading this. I was born and raised in Sherwood, Nottingham (much later), but I find this period really fascinating. Interestingly, when I used to walk up Mansfield Road, I would see that shelter outside the house and wonder what it was. Now I know!
Really lovely to hear that you enjoyed this documentary. Thank you for sharing.
@@GreatBritishChannel thank you for your reply. I'm going to share with some friends. 🤜🏾
I used to visit my uncle and aunt in Sherwood (Gunthorpe close) in the early sixties and have such lovely memories of the city and it's people, days at the Carrington lido and Metropole cinema especially.
@@nilsalmquist9424 ahhh yes. Places I know. Gunthorpe close/drive wasn't far from where I grew up. I too went swimming at Carrington Lido with my siblings- but early 80s. I remember when it closed in 87.
I was born in 1944 on the border of Hyson Green and New Basford..Nottingham mum use to tell me she would scoop up the kids me being the youngest and go to Shipstones Brewery Cellars .we Lived on Shipstone St .. a good life really of neighbours and school friends then of course starting work at Raleigh Industries in 1959 i worked with many War vets.. ,, thank you for the nice video and thank you for reading !
My grandfather was from Nottingham (The Meadows) and emigrated in 1920, leaving his mother and sister behind (father died in WW1). During the bombing of Nottingham, the family's local air raid shelter was in the basement of the local bakery. One night when a raid occurred, the dog would not go with the family and my aunt would not leave the house without the dog. My great grandmother wouldn't leave without my aunt so they all hid under the staircase of the house in Lammas St. That night, the raid scored a direct hit on the bakery and everyone in the basement shelter was killed.
The exact story my family told was that all of the lard and other fats in the bakery melted in the fire and flooded the shelter, and this was what caused the deaths.
Thank you for this video, makes me that bit prouder to be from Nottingham, and the impact of Nottingham born Boots & Raleigh adapting. Lest we forget all those who gave their lives for our freedom.
Absolutely amazing video. I'm from Nottingham myself...
I was born in 1942 in a nursing home on Musters Road, WB. My parents thought it was further from the Trent which was a focal bombing target.
My father was an ARP warden after doing his day job. A notice on our front gate showed 'Stirrup Pump kept here'. Not adequate for putting out many fires!
Never forget!
How the Japanese behaved!!
@@DaveSCameronwe meet in random places Dave lol 👍
Compared to most other big cities, Nottingham escaped almost unscathed. Yes, the big raid in May 1941 did some damage but 90 bombers couldn’t do knock down too much or set up a fire storm. There was damage in some localized areas, such as near the river, hence the major tragedy of the Co-op bakery and in West Bridgford. When you think that Liverpool lost over 2000 in one air raid, Nottingham lost less than 200 in the whole war. The one notable building lost in the centre being the Old Moot Hall, on the edge of Slab square, on the corner of Wheeler gate and Friar Lane.
The Sherwood Foresters were somewhat of a star regiment in #WW2 ,I’ve just finished reading a book Once a Hussar about a notts. lad and his experiences (Its available her on YT as an Audiobook for anyone who’s interested, just search.) 🇬🇧👏📚