Arnold Local History Group

I'm trying to find out about the
BARBER TROPHY which was presented to the bonington house by the Bishop of Southwell.
Presented to A Bee (captain) my late father who passed away 5/6/22 for memory box.

Greetings! I am an American visiting UK this week. I will be in Arnold Friday the 29th. I have traced to John Newham b 1658 d 1718 both in Arnold. Wondering if you have resources to share?

I was a cub and scout at 2nd Arnold from 1958 onwards and helped with the demolishing of the old air raid shelter. I may have photos and will have a look - could take a little while!!

Hi, Do you have any photos of the old scout hut & air raid shelter that were demolished & replaced by the current scout hut (Calverton road) or of Fred Atherley & Scouts from that time? Thank you

Hi, where abouts is your meeting? 😊

Hi there. Are there any photographs of Chelsbury Court Arnold being constructed and Henry Jew & Son wood yard being demolished and land cleared? Thanks

I enjoyed the talk given by Chris Weir on Tuesday 18 January 2022.I sold one of my Thames Path Walk books, 2 of my Ovaltineys to Girls Club and one of my Billy Fury to YouTube books.Thank you

Message for Lynne from Tony Holland. Thank you for your letter from 11 September 2021. I was in hospital at that time and have only just been discharged. Please continue to write to me. Thanks, Tony

Has anyone actually been inside Bonington House?? If you have please share your recollections.

Is the next meeting on Wednesday 17 November because they are usually on Tuesday please

Are there photos available of Tyre Services (Front Street) Ltd please too thanks

Are there any photos please of the houses opposite The Ram or the demolition of them also photos of Siddons Structural Engineers yard and factory on Henry Street and opposite it please

Are there any photographs of..
Tyre Services (Front Street) Ltd
The houses and post office in-between the Waggon and Horses and The Ram Inn

Just a reminder we start back next week 19th October 7pm Arnold Methodist Church

Hello Arnold group.
Does anyone have access to Arnold Parish Registers etc for SMITHs who came from CALVERTON?
I'm trying to pin down my John SMITH born abt 1798/1800 who came to STAPLEFORD, Notts.

Has anyone got any old photos or pictures of St Albans Road in Arnold?
Also any information about the shops that used to be on there. Many thanks

Anyone remember Bostocks general store on the corner of Redhill Rd and Campion St?

I also attended Robert Mellors in the 1960s. Just seems like yesterday

I have 3 paintings by presumably a local artist, of Arnold in the 1930s. His (or her) name is A J Marshall. I would be very interested if anyone has any information on the artist please.

Yes John, I remember you well, we were in Keg Whitworth’s class, seems like yesterday !

i went to Robert Mellors Secondary school in the early 60's .I remember the name Stuart Barnes andc Trev Ford was in my year I think

Just curious to know if there is an.y history on Kilisick junior school? I'm I'm struggling to find any at all

Hi, I'm researching the Smith family who lived in one of the Churchmoor Cottages in the mid to late 19th C and later had the sweet shop next to the 7 stars inn well into 20th C. Any info appreciated.

Hi. I’m looking for any photos or information anyone has on my grandads fruit and veg shop called Barnes the Grocers on front street Arnold from early 50s till about early 80s. Thanks.

Hello
My name is Elaine Richardson
I am trying to find out when my exarmy house was built 15 Robin Hood Road.Arnold Nottingham.i have check my deeds and land title and it is not on them .can you hel

Hi
I am trying to find out when my house was built
I cant find a date on the land registry document.Do you know when the houses on 15 Robin Hood Road.Arnold NG58NP were built please

Anyone have a photo of the frontage (mainly) or other of Tyre Services (Front Street) Ltd that was demolished in 1987 please? I worked there from May 1984 until it's end.

Can you remember George Dove from Arnold. The landlord who turned down the Beatles.

Here is a YouTube link to George Dove of Arnold describing his youth in Arnold and wartime exploits.
https://youtu.be/syYPT56nteY

Does anyone know of a local artist. AJ Marshall?

I used to attend High Street infant school in the 1960s I can’t find any pictures of the building and wondered if you could help?

I would like to join your group when this craziness is over. I live in the old cottage on Surgeys Lane once occupied by Donkey Saywell. A legend.

Canaries..my mum threw the pie to the birds as it was disgusting. Their house was at junction of cross st. And highest.
This was in 40s and 50s.maisomettes stand there now. When they died the houses w

Should say Canadiens. Just oil lamps inside. Johntoms sold a pony the whitestar on its forehead was painted on. His sister sent him an apple pie from Skeggy in hose for yonks he sent it to my brother

Johntoms caught birds, painted them and pretended they were budgies/Canadiens. Sold them for a few pennies. Their house was worse than Dickensian houses. Coal kept indoors to prevent

2 tramps lived on cross st.,2derelict houses...johntom was friendle but crazyman was always cursing and screaming. They never washed johntoms face cracked when he smiled.

Sunderland Sue lived on Hardstaffs yard. They had sacks at the Windows as there was no glass. The Yard was at back of Nelson pub.

David Clarke. I went to redhill school with his nephew and niece. He was Keith but didn't like it known that they were related. My mum knew Sunderland Sue. She terrorised Arnold for fear of her.
She

I remember Bronno. He lived on Salop Street. He was a scrapman. You could obtain all sorts from his yard. When I bought oil for my car in the 50's. He used to pour the oil out on his dining room table

The photo is taken from outside the Cross Keys. The pub on the left would be the original Horse And Jockey. The sign on the right reads Shipstones Home Brewed Ales.

Does anyone remember Benny Blunt, Bronno or Sunderland Sue?? We are looking to write an article on Arnold's characters. Do you know anyone else that fits the bill?

A clue, this is Front St.