Roy Manterfield
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Love, equality and tolerance; reject hate.
Humour, social media, humanism, politics, cats, chocolate and Nottingham.
Humour, social media, humanism, politics, cats, chocolate and Nottingham.
Stop saying that fascism is a right-wing thing…
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Stop saying that fascism is a right-wing thing…
11 November 1978 ► #Nottingham’s Children's Hospital was transferred to the University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
QMC, Nottms Medical Metropolis | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Aerial photograph
The first aerial photograph of Nottingham's Queen’s Medical Centre still under construction in the 1970s.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
11 November 1978 ► #Nottingham’s Children's Hospital was transferred to the University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
11 November 1927 ► #Nottingham’s War Memorial Arch was opened on Victoria Embankment.
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#NottinghamHistory
Pin on Nottingham
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November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
11 November 1927 ► #Nottingham’s War Memorial Arch was opened on Victoria Embankment.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
Alternative jobs for world flags.
November 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Alternative jobs for world flags.
11 November 1918 ► The #Nottingham Evening Post front page rejoiced in the signing of the Armistice earlier that day, signalling a cease fire and the end of hostilities with Germany.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
The Nottingham Evening Post front page of 11 November 1918 rejoiced in the signing of the Armistice earlier that day, signal… | Germany, Nottingham, Vintage posters
The Nottingham Evening Post front page of 11 November 1918 rejoiced in the signing of the Armistice earlier that day, signalling a cease fire and the end of hostilities with Germany.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
11 November 1918 ► The #Nottingham Evening Post front page rejoiced in the signing of the Armistice earlier that day, signalling a cease fire and the end of hostilities with Germany.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
11 November 1913 ► Commander Evans, of Scott's Antarctic Expedition, lectured in #Nottingham.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
Early 20th Century Nottingham (1900 – 1949)
Return to the introduction and contents page Go back to 19th Century Nottingham (1800 – 1899) 1900 The three circular wards of the Jubilee Wing at the General Hospital were opened. 19 May 1900 Mafe…
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November 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
11 November 1913 ► Commander Evans, of Scott's Antarctic Expedition, lectured in #Nottingham.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
Sat down to have a coffee, but apparently Max doesn’t want to share the sofa, even when offered petting…
Probably doesn't want to show off his bare patch where he had a blood test last week either.
Probably doesn't want to show off his bare patch where he had a blood test last week either.
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Sat down to have a coffee, but apparently Max doesn’t want to share the sofa, even when offered petting…
Probably doesn't want to show off his bare patch where he had a blood test last week either.
Probably doesn't want to show off his bare patch where he had a blood test last week either.
November 1844 ► A passenger train derailed at #Nottingham's Wilford Road crossing, killing three people and injuring 21.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
19th Century Nottingham (1800 – 1899)
Return to the introduction and contents page Go back to Early Modern Nottingham (1500 – 1799) 1800 Nottingham’s population was about 29,000. 1802 A fever ward was built at Nottingham General Hospit…
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November 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
November 1844 ► A passenger train derailed at #Nottingham's Wilford Road crossing, killing three people and injuring 21.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
5/4ths of people have problems with fractions.
November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
5/4ths of people have problems with fractions.
It's a thought…
November 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It's a thought…
9 November 1931 ► The first woman elected to the office of Sheriff of #Nottingham was Councillor Mrs Caroline Harper (1863-1937). Caroline Harper was a Poor Law Guardian, City Councillor, Justice of the Peace and Sheriff of Nottingham.
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#NottinghamHistory
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November 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
9 November 1931 ► The first woman elected to the office of Sheriff of #Nottingham was Councillor Mrs Caroline Harper (1863-1937). Caroline Harper was a Poor Law Guardian, City Councillor, Justice of the Peace and Sheriff of Nottingham.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
9 November 1909 ► Jesse Boot, #Nottingham’s retail and manufacturing chemist and philanthropist, was knighted.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
Jesse Boot, 1st Baron Trent (1850-1931), retail and manufacturing chemist and philanthropist. This portrait… | National portrait gallery, Portrait gallery, Portrait
by Noel Denholm Davis oil on canvas 1909 © Alliance Boots; on loan to the National Portrait Gallery, London
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November 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
9 November 1909 ► Jesse Boot, #Nottingham’s retail and manufacturing chemist and philanthropist, was knighted.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
8 November 1972 ► #Nottingham’s new Jessop & Son department store opened in the Victoria Shopping Centre, having closed its old store on King Street on the 4 November.
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#NottinghamHistory
On 8 November 1972 Nottingham’s Jessop & Son department store moved from Kings Street to its new store in the Victoria Centre.… | Nottingham, Victoria, Photographer
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November 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
8 November 1972 ► #Nottingham’s new Jessop & Son department store opened in the Victoria Shopping Centre, having closed its old store on King Street on the 4 November.
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#NottinghamHistory
Sounds reasonable…
November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Sounds reasonable…
7 November 1964 ► US firm GEM opened the first UK large-scale edge-of-city superstore in West Bridgford, #Nottingham
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#NottinghamHistory
GEM store, West Bridgford, Nottingham, 1960s. US firm GEM opened the first UK large-scale edge-of-city superstore in… | Nottingham city, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
View all the latest pictures in the gallery, In pictures: Asda, West Bridgford, over the years, on Nottingham Post.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
7 November 1964 ► US firm GEM opened the first UK large-scale edge-of-city superstore in West Bridgford, #Nottingham
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
While the #NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, please sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax breaks for Big pharma:
Sign the petition: End the tax break for big pharma like GlaxoSmithKline at the Autumn budget
While the NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax break...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
While the #NHS is at breaking point, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical companies are receiving BILLIONS in tax breaks - enough is enough, please sign the petition calling for Rachel Reeves to end the tax breaks for Big pharma:
Brazil is drilling in the Amazon while claiming to be a climate champion! I have just asked Brazil to choose to lead the world away from fossil fuels at #COP30. Please add to the pressure👇 act.350.org/letter/cop30...
Tell Brazil: Lead the World Beyond Fossil Fuels at COP30
Brazil is promising to protect the Amazon while allowing new oil drilling there. Brazil's leaders must choose: help the world move away from oil, or get left behind.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Brazil is drilling in the Amazon while claiming to be a climate champion! I have just asked Brazil to choose to lead the world away from fossil fuels at #COP30. Please add to the pressure👇 act.350.org/letter/cop30...
A book just fell on my head. I’ve only got my shelf to blame.
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A book just fell on my head. I’ve only got my shelf to blame.
There is just us…
November 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
There is just us…
6 November 2008 ► A nine foot tall bronze statue of Brian Clough was unveiled in #Nottingham city centre, at the junction of Queen Street and King Street, near the Old Market Square. #NottinghamHistory
Brian Clough's nine foot tall bronze statue in King Street, just off Nottingham's Old Market Square, was unveiled on 6 November 200… | Statue, Nottinghamshire, Olds
BRIAN Clough's family have spoken of their pride five years after a statue to the legendary Forest manager was erected. Today marks exactly five years since the statue was unveiled by Barbara...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
6 November 2008 ► A nine foot tall bronze statue of Brian Clough was unveiled in #Nottingham city centre, at the junction of Queen Street and King Street, near the Old Market Square. #NottinghamHistory
6 November 1964 ► ATV Midlands News: GEM Super Centre about to open in West Bridgford, #Nottingham. The first UK large-scale edge-of-city superstore.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
GEM Super Centre Opening in West Bridgford, Nottingham 1964
Step back in time to witness the grand opening of the first large-scale edge-of-city superstore in the UK, GEM Super Centre in West Bridgford, Nottingham in 1964. Explore the historical significance o...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
6 November 1964 ► ATV Midlands News: GEM Super Centre about to open in West Bridgford, #Nottingham. The first UK large-scale edge-of-city superstore.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory
6 November 1905 ► General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, was made a Freeman of the City of #Nottingham.
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#NottinghamHistory
Historical image of William Booth, The Salvation Army | Army history, Salvation army, Army
Historical image of William Booth, The Salvation Army
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November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
6 November 1905 ► General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, was made a Freeman of the City of #Nottingham.
#NottinghamHistory
#NottinghamHistory