Roy Manterfield

Roy Manterfield

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Love, equality and tolerance; reject hate. Humour, social media, humanism, politics, cats, chocolate and Nottingham.

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Roy Manterfield
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27 October 1960 ► The release date for the film ‘Saturday Night and Sunday Morning’ based on Alan Sillitoe’s 1958 novel set in #Nottingham, starring Albert Finney and Shirley Anne Field. Much of the location filming took place in Nottingham. #NottinghamHistory

pinterest.co.ukNottingham, 1960 | Pinterest | Nottingham cityscape poster, Birmingham 1960s, Nottingham railway bridge historyExplore the magic of Nottingham in 1960. Step back in time with this captivating image capturing the essence of the city. Old pictures, Old history photos, Street scenes
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26 October 2024 ► #Nottingham was named as the most bus-friendly area in England. GetByBus analysed data from over 300 local authorities across Great Britain. The recognition reflected Nottingham's ongoing commitment to providing accessible and efficient public transport. #NottinghamHistory

uk.pinterest.comNottingham City Transport’s First Zero-Emission Battery-Electric Buses Revealed | Bus stop signs design bus stop signage design, New bus, Bus coach18 Feb 2026 — Pelican are delighted to announce that Nottingham City Transport have confirmed their order for 48 Yutong E12 and E10 electric zero-emission buses. The first batch of 12 vehicles, all E1...
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25 October 2000 ► The #Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change was launched in the city; inviting all local authorities and local strategic partners to commit to reduce emissions, systematically address the causes of climate change and to prepare their community for its impacts. #NottinghamHistory

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25 October 1802 ► Richard Parkes Bonington was born in Arnold, near #Nottingham. The son of a governor of Nottingham prison, Bonington was a popular landscape painter of the early 19th century. #NottinghamHistory www.pinterest.com/pin/54092460... www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/54092460...

pinterest.comARNOLD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM | Arnold genthe photography, Brislington bristol, Darlington local historyBonington House birth place of Richard Parkes Bonington | A two-story building with a rectangular shape and multiple windows. The structure has a flat roof with several chimneys and is surrounded by a...
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October 1958 ► #Nottingham author Alan Sillitoe released ‘Saturday Night and Sunday Morning’. The novel, set in the world of post war Nottingham, became the first Pan paperback to sell a million copies. #NottinghamHistory

pinterest.co.ukNottingham author Alan Sillitoe released 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' in October 1958. The novel, set in the worl… | Alan watts pipe, Noam chomsky pipe, Paul bowles“Nottingham is well known for it's writer Alan Silitoe and his iconic novel 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning'. On the book's 60th anniversary, #ntuhum lecturer James Walker discusses how the charact...
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23 October 2010 ► The British Art Show, a major exhibition held every five years of new and recent works by contemporary artists based in Britain, opened for the first time in #Nottingham in three venues; Nottingham Contemporary, New Art Exchange and Nottingham Castle. #NottinghamHistory

tinyurl.comEvents and dates in Nottingham’s historyThis is a slightly random assortment of dates and snippets of information about Nottingham that I’ve been collecting on and off since the early 1990s, or thereabouts. It isn’t an exhaustively res…
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22 October 1863 ► The foundation stone of the #Nottingham School of Art was laid, designed in Italianate style by local architect Frederick Bakewell. #NottinghamHistory

pinterest.co.ukNottingham Trent University: The School of Art on Waverley Street | Nottingham map vintage, Antique map of nottingham, Sunderland old hospitalDiscover the rich history of the School of Art in Nottingham, which opened its doors on Waverley Street in 1863. Today, this historic building is part of the City Campus of Nottingham Trent University...
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#Brexit supporters have condemned reports that the Treasury could examine the economic benefits of closer ties with the #EU, insisting Britain must not be frightened into prosperity by red numbers in a spreadsheet. #NewsThump ►

newsthump.comBrexiters demand government stop investigating whether making Britain richer would be a good ideaBrexit supporters have condemned reports that the Treasury could examine the economic benefits of closer ties with the EU, insisting Britain must not be frightened into prosperity by red numbers in…
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(...2 of 2) Nicola Barnes, NCT’s Senior Marketing Manager, has been shortlisted for the Unsung Hero award. NCT has also been shortlisted in the Marketing for Growth category for its student campaign.

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19 October 1330 ► Roger Mortimer, the lover of Queen Isabella, was captured by supporters of her son, King Edward III, who entered #Nottingham castle through the system of caves in Castle Rock. #NottinghamHistory

pinterest.co.ukRemember Roger Mortimer | Apollo and the muses, History of england, She wolfAlice Munro describes “the first real book” she ever read: Charles Dickens’s “A Child’s History of England.” | Parnassus, Renaissance art, Classical art
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16 October 1939 ► The ABC Carlton Cinema, at the corner of Mount Street and Chapel Bar, #Nottingham, opened its doors. It could seat over 2,000 and was said by the Nottingham Post to "set a new standard of comfort for cinema patrons". #NottinghamHistory www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/54092460...

pinterest.co.ukThe ABC Carlton Cinema, Mount Street and Chapel Bar, Nottingham, 1946. When opened on 16 October 1939 it could seat over… | Old cinema front, Kingston cinema in birmingham, Coronet cinema in birmingha...The ABC Carlton Cinema, Mount Street and Chapel Bar, Nottingham, 1946. When opened on 16 October 1939 it could seat over 2,000 and was said by the Nottingham Post to "set a new standard of comfort for...
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Oct 1875 ► The ruins of #Nottingham Castle were leased to Nottingham Corporation by the Duke of Newcastle, after being gutted by fire and left empty since 1831. The gatehouse and grounds were only leased by the Corporation after 1908, because the grounds were used as allotments. #NottinghamHistory

pinterest.co.ukExplore the Magnificent Nottingham Castle | Sherrif of nottingham, Kinver edge rock houses, Nottingham castle postcardDiscover the rich history of Nottingham Castle through this captivating itinerary. Uncover the secrets of Nottinghamshire's iconic landmark and immerse yourself in its fascinating stories. British cas...