ST ANN'S WELL ROAD PRE DEMOLITION (1970)
GARDEN OF REST
We Will Remember
We Will Remember
Alan "Shorty" Shortland,
b 17 July 1940
Sadly passed away 28 November 2016.
I, no doubt, along with a lot of people on site, knew Alan Shortland very well.... he was indeed a very good friend, he was my "Best Pal" growing up in St. Ann's ...Tony Miller
b 17 July 1940
Sadly passed away 28 November 2016.
I, no doubt, along with a lot of people on site, knew Alan Shortland very well.... he was indeed a very good friend, he was my "Best Pal" growing up in St. Ann's ...Tony Miller
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ROSE HAWLEY 1922 - 2020
It is with deep regret that I have to announce the passing of my aunt, Rose Hawley [nee Smedley] aka Captain, yesterday evening in the care home where she had been a resident for the past six months. Rose, the daughter of Horace and Miriam Smedley, was a lifetime member of St Ann's Church. She was married to Vernon Hawley, aka Skip, and they had three children Tim, Tina and Philp. Rose will be remembered by many who lived in the St Anns Well Road area, especially those who were members of the St Ann's Guides and the Rangers. Both her and Vernon, who was a Scout Leader until well into his 70s, devoted their lives to the young people of St Ann's, and ran innumerable camping trips over the years, these often being the only holiday a lot of the youngsters had. The world is a poorer place without them both. RIP Aunt Rose XX David G Smedley 27th June 2020 
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Harry Taylor
24 September 1929-April 16 2021..Our Dear Dad..
24 September 1929-April 16 2021..Our Dear Dad..
As a Family we felt that we couldn’t let Dads passing at 92, go by without a mention on the St Ann’s site.St Ann’s wasn’t apart of his life, it was the whole of it. Dad was born on Hungerhill Road, and spent his younger years living on Dame Agnes Street. As a family we lived on Leicester Street. Never wanting to move far from their roots, they moved to Sneinton, looking out at the windmill for 49 years. He loved the St Ann’s Site, in awe at the technology! He had an amazing memory and took great delight in passing on answers to posted photos, who lived where from the big red 1956 Nottingham Directory, and enjoyed the many posts over the years . He was a wealth of knowledge on everything St Ann’s , and often said his counting sheep was starting at the bus terminus, walking down to Bath Street naming all the shops and streets, along the way, then cross over at the Locarno and do the same till he got to the Wessy !! Don’t know at what point he fell asleep! Dad went to Morley school, having passed for, I think it was Bluecoat School, but sadly they couldn’t afford the school uniform, so Morley it was. He was Captain of the Football team, and a life long Forest Fan . He was taught by a very young Miss Brown at Board School, who always remembered him, and said so when she taught us! He was a keen Gardener, having 3 allotments growing and showing his Chrysanthemums. He loved watching darts and played for many years in the famed Robin Hood pub team. Mum at 93, like Dad was, is one of the few remaining oldest Sentys . Dad the story like your long life could go on, you had so many memories over a lifetime in St Ann’s, but this is your last post, and I’m the new owner of the big red book, Susan Carberry
Kath Swanwick 8th April 2022
For anyone who knew my sister Kathlyn Kath Swanwick with a broken heart I would like to let u know she passed away on Friday 8th April, born en breed in gud ode st Ann’s till she passed, we miss u so much heaven as gained a beautiful person. Tracey Swanwick
For anyone who knew my sister Kathlyn Kath Swanwick with a broken heart I would like to let u know she passed away on Friday 8th April, born en breed in gud ode st Ann’s till she passed, we miss u so much heaven as gained a beautiful person. Tracey Swanwick
Martin Trussler 20 April 2022
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I pass on the sad news that my brother Martin Trussler died suddenly on Wednesday the 20th April. His wife and children have asked me to post this to the St Ann’s community as we are aware that many of you knew Martin personally. Sisti, thank you for your most recent post reliving your sweet childhood memories of happy times with Martin. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandad, brother, brother in law, uncle and a great friend to so so many. His loss has left us all heartbroken.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I pass on the sad news that my brother Martin Trussler died suddenly on Wednesday the 20th April. His wife and children have asked me to post this to the St Ann’s community as we are aware that many of you knew Martin personally. Sisti, thank you for your most recent post reliving your sweet childhood memories of happy times with Martin. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandad, brother, brother in law, uncle and a great friend to so so many. His loss has left us all heartbroken.
David "Peanut" Rowbotham 13 January 2021
Hi. Folks,
Some very sad news for a lot of people on our St. Ann's Site & for many, like myself that had the privilege of knowing him.... David "Peanut" Rowbotham sadly passed away during his sleep over the week-end.
I personally had know David for the past 70 +Years, initially through the Lifeboy's & the 6th Comp. (St. Ann's) Boy's Brigade and as a life long old St. Ann's friend, we always kept in touch and prior to the current dreadful situation, used to meet up on a regular basis at the Wetherspoons in Arnold as a group of 6th. Comp. B.B. old Boy's, all sharing a mutual & enduring friendships' for over 70+years.
It sounds like a very old show biz cliché.....but probably the most apt thing I could think of saying....he was probably one of the nicest people I have ever met, kind caring, funny, mischief's who wouldn't hurt a fly....I never even heard him raise his voice let alone loose his temper.....always the same.....that was & how I will always remember him, our "Peanut” Tony.
Hi. Folks,
Some very sad news for a lot of people on our St. Ann's Site & for many, like myself that had the privilege of knowing him.... David "Peanut" Rowbotham sadly passed away during his sleep over the week-end.
I personally had know David for the past 70 +Years, initially through the Lifeboy's & the 6th Comp. (St. Ann's) Boy's Brigade and as a life long old St. Ann's friend, we always kept in touch and prior to the current dreadful situation, used to meet up on a regular basis at the Wetherspoons in Arnold as a group of 6th. Comp. B.B. old Boy's, all sharing a mutual & enduring friendships' for over 70+years.
It sounds like a very old show biz cliché.....but probably the most apt thing I could think of saying....he was probably one of the nicest people I have ever met, kind caring, funny, mischief's who wouldn't hurt a fly....I never even heard him raise his voice let alone loose his temper.....always the same.....that was & how I will always remember him, our "Peanut” Tony.
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......my mum Margaret Everitt nee Wilson, brought up on Dawson Street, worked at Burnhams in lace market and lived with her husband Harry and my sister Sheila and I in Palmerston Street from 1953 to 1964, when we moved to Burton Joyce and then my sister Pam was born. Mum died on 26.1.19, bless her. A very special and beautiful woman x love her x
Gail Everitt Frankowski Cooper ...read more |
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Frank was only just 72 years of age when he sadly passed away 3rd January 2019. He spent a lot of his youth in St. Ann’s especially when he met his wife to be, Rita McKenna of Jackson St.
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George Bland
Today I said goodbye to my dad and best friend, who was born in the narrow marshes of Nottingham but raised in St Ann’s, it was the place he said could never be replaced because of family, friends and all the happy memories that he would cherish for the rest of his life13 January 2019 ..... ..read more |
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Jean Shacklock
d 16th Aug 2018 Our eldest member Jean Shacklock nee Spence 95 has sadly passed away. 1922 -2018 |
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Barry Whiting
"..fond memories of Barry when we we kids growing up in St Anns. Such a lovely, friendly person." read more |
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Maureen Dexter
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Joan Varley
"Joan (Ne. Farmer) ex Lotus Street sadly passed away on Monday......Brian & Joan had been married for over 53 years.." read more |
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Gina Pennacchia
25th August 2017 "So very saddened to learn of her passing ....Heaven has gained an angel ...you will be greatly missed.
Your contributions and your recollections of events places and people were always very impressive considering how young you were when you left Nottingham to live in Italy 🇮🇹...but you always carried a place in your heart for the place of your birth ...as well as the friends and folk you came to know ....going to miss our chats you were a beautiful lady inside and out ....RIP Gina deepest sympathy to your family ...thinking of you all ...will raise a glass in your memory God bless " |
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Tony Britton
"very happy memories of a very well known Union Rd lad & of course all of his family " The Brittons" read more |
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'Smokey Morris"
Joe Morris "...remember him well R.I.P Smokey...a very well known & much missed character from St. Ann's Well Rd. & The Central Market..." read more |
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Remembering:
Alan Newman (d 2020)
Alan Shortland (d 2016)
Ann McCarthy (d 2018)
Ann Tomlinson (d 2021)
Barbara Green(d 24/12/20)
Barry Whiting (d 2015)
Beverley Smith (d 2023)
Brenda Maddox (d 2022)
Carol Larkin (died 2022)
Carole Marriott (died
David (Peanut) Rowbottom (died 2021)
David John Neild (d 24/3/2018)
David Knowles (formerley Butler) d 2020
Debby Cyster Boulton (d 2022)
Dennis Statham (died 2023)
Elaine Phillips Elston (died 2018)
Frank Campbell (d 2019)
George Bland (d 2019)
Gina Pennacchia (d 2017)
Glenn Price (d 2021)
Hazel Budworth (d 2014)
Jan Aram (d 2017)
Jane Diggle (died 2023)
Jean Shacklock (d 2018)
Joan Varley (d 2017)
John Wheeldon (d 2020)
Kath Swanwick (died 2022)
Linda Frame (d 2015)
Lindsay Pritchard (d 2013)
Malc Wood (d Sept 2022)
Malcolm Fox (d2017)
Martin Trussler (died 2022)
Michael Thomas-Lordwyeroflenton (2015?)
Pam West (died 23 Oct 2023)
Patricia Gunn (d 2017)
Pete Charlesworth (died)
Ray Rosling (died before 2023)
Teresa Newns (died 2023)
Terry Dilger (d 2017)
Trevor Morrell (died 2023)
Alan Newman (d 2020)
Alan Shortland (d 2016)
Ann McCarthy (d 2018)
Ann Tomlinson (d 2021)
Barbara Green(d 24/12/20)
Barry Whiting (d 2015)
Beverley Smith (d 2023)
Brenda Maddox (d 2022)
Carol Larkin (died 2022)
Carole Marriott (died
David (Peanut) Rowbottom (died 2021)
David John Neild (d 24/3/2018)
David Knowles (formerley Butler) d 2020
Debby Cyster Boulton (d 2022)
Dennis Statham (died 2023)
Elaine Phillips Elston (died 2018)
Frank Campbell (d 2019)
George Bland (d 2019)
Gina Pennacchia (d 2017)
Glenn Price (d 2021)
Hazel Budworth (d 2014)
Jan Aram (d 2017)
Jane Diggle (died 2023)
Jean Shacklock (d 2018)
Joan Varley (d 2017)
John Wheeldon (d 2020)
Kath Swanwick (died 2022)
Linda Frame (d 2015)
Lindsay Pritchard (d 2013)
Malc Wood (d Sept 2022)
Malcolm Fox (d2017)
Martin Trussler (died 2022)
Michael Thomas-Lordwyeroflenton (2015?)
Pam West (died 23 Oct 2023)
Patricia Gunn (d 2017)
Pete Charlesworth (died)
Ray Rosling (died before 2023)
Teresa Newns (died 2023)
Terry Dilger (d 2017)
Trevor Morrell (died 2023)
2009
GENERATIONS of people are preparing to say a final farewell to the "godfather of St Ann's".
James Oliver Johnstone, known as Jim, has been described as a second grandad and godfather to the young people he mentored at the King's Hall Methodist youth club.
He died peacefully in his sleep on October 11 2009 aged 93.
Those who knew him are invited to his funeral service at Wilford Hill Crematorium starting at 2.40pm on Friday.
Close friend Paul Wood, 36, who attended the youth club as a boy, said: "He was like the godfather of St Ann's – one of the best blokes you could ever meet.
"He looked after everybody and gave them advice. He always had a smile on his face and he always thought about others."
Mr Wood added that Jim would be remembered and missed by generations of people from St Ann's.
GENERATIONS of people are preparing to say a final farewell to the "godfather of St Ann's".
James Oliver Johnstone, known as Jim, has been described as a second grandad and godfather to the young people he mentored at the King's Hall Methodist youth club.
He died peacefully in his sleep on October 11 2009 aged 93.
Those who knew him are invited to his funeral service at Wilford Hill Crematorium starting at 2.40pm on Friday.
Close friend Paul Wood, 36, who attended the youth club as a boy, said: "He was like the godfather of St Ann's – one of the best blokes you could ever meet.
"He looked after everybody and gave them advice. He always had a smile on his face and he always thought about others."
Mr Wood added that Jim would be remembered and missed by generations of people from St Ann's.
- Before retirement, Mr Johnstone worked as a telecommunications engineer, travelling the world setting up phone networks.
- He worked for King's Hall on a voluntary basis, looking after the building and playing the organ, as well as leading the youth club. He would reward the young people by taking them on trips.
- Mr Johnstone lived in Aster Road, in the house where he had lived with his parents.
- He never married and had no children of his own.
- Adrian Baker, 44, moved to Aster Road when he was 11.
- "I was a neighbour of Jim's and that's how I ended up going to the youth club," he said.
- "He was one of the first people on the new estate. They were practically building it around him. He lived on The Chase and came out of one of the old houses and into a new one.
- "He was a brilliant bloke. He would do anything for anybody. He had a heart of gold. He used to run camping trips to Devon in a King's Hall minibus.
- "He used to take us all to Skeggy. We used to pile in his car.
- "He kept a few lads on the estate out of trouble. He would talk to them and get them back on the straight and narrow.
- "Everyone knew him."