02-01-2017, 08:27 AM
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Of course I live in this great City - but I did mention in my profile that I am an unrepentant liar. (Actually this only applies to the motor car, because I couldn't spell DeLorian, and probably still can't). Actually I am a neighbour of the 'blessed'(!!!!) John Prescott, so you will probably guess where I am.Happy New Year to all. Now have to get into the Lamborghini (masquerading as a Yaris today) to deliver a bl**dy birthday card.
Also dear Floydy, UP THE ROBINS!
02-01-2017, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Emerald
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Of course I live in this great City - but I did mention in my profile that I am an unrepentant liar. (Actually this only applies to the motor car, because I couldn't spell DeLorian, and probably still can't). Actually I am a neighbour of the 'blessed'(!!!!) John Prescott, so you will probably guess where I am.Happy New Year to all. Now have to get into the Lamborghini (masquerading as a Yaris today) to deliver a bl**dy birthday card.
Also dear Floydy, UP THE ROBINS!
Yes, I didn't think you were serious for a moment
The Robins! THE ROBINS!!!?? Your estimation suddenly comes crashing down beofre my eyes
Originally Posted by Older git
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It`s been many years since I was last in Hull. The fishing industry was gone or going,Reckitts were still there? `The Land of Green Ginger` was not really a chinese opium den and the phone boxes were white.
Reckitt's are still in Hull. Dutch-owned now, but still a major company here, as are local companies Smith & Nephew and Arco.
And sadly, The Land of Green Ginger is just a quaint little back street with a couple of good real ale pubs and estate agents, no cake or confectionery to be seen anywhere!
And the phone boxes are still white, though I can't see who would actually use a phone box these days, whatever colour they are?
Surely we all have pocket versions by now?
05-01-2017, 06:33 AM
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If your brutally honest floydy hull is an awful place, and yes I've been there many years agoAnd it was that good I hardly remember it.
Where's this fella from it hear you Ask! Well I from the great city of Manchester.
Oh one thing I remember was the fish and chips were very good.
05-01-2017, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Knockoutblow
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If your brutally honest floydy hull is an awful place, and yes I've been there many years agoAnd it was that good I hardly remember it.
Where's this fella from it hear you Ask! Well I from the great city of Manchester.
Oh one thing I remember was the fish and chips were very good.
Some useful info for anyone planning to visit:
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...42059868,d.d2s
A fantastic opening night for Hull’s City of Culture celebrations:
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...42059868,d.d2s
Shopping is thriving in Hull with a planned outlet to open soon in the city centre:
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...42059868,d.d2s
If it’s pubs you’re looking for, these are some of the very best:
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...42059868,d.d2s
Always here to help folks!
05-01-2017, 05:13 PM
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Some interesting stuff there thanks Floydy, particularly about Princes Quay. I always felt a bit sad that the centre suffered at the expense of St Stephens, I used to love the little boutique shops on the top floor and the great Italian restaurant there many moons ago. Let's hope it comes alive again in the near future.06-01-2017, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Val J
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Some interesting stuff there thanks Floydy, particularly about Princes Quay. I always felt a bit sad that the centre suffered at the expense of St Stephens, I used to love the little boutique shops on the top floor and the great Italian restaurant there many moons ago. Let's hope it comes alive again in the near future.
07-01-2017, 10:36 AM
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Just been watching a video of the street illuminations and some photos of the fireworks. This was the subject of my local Radio tother day, i was working in Glasgow when they received the City of Culture award, certainly transformed the city, hopefully it will have the same benefit for Hull.
07-01-2017, 11:08 AM
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Parents lived in Great Driffield and my mother had a medical problem, so was put in the Lady Hospital, from where I popped out. Believe the hospital has long gone. Only been back for a couple of business calls. Architecturally, there are some fine buildings from the Great Age of Kingston upon Hull.|
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