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There were parts of (or the whole of) New Foxhill, Old Foxhill and possibly across to the Parson Cross. Housebuyers (including R.T.B.) in these areas are entitled to see (as part of the conveyancing process) the deeds that transferred the lands from the Duke to Sheffield City Corporation who made the purchases in order to build the estates. The Council-owned land is freehold, some other private holdings might be leasehold.

I always thought that Spooner's was the shop next to the Boy's Club (bottom of Hammerton Rd) or am I getting it mixed up?

It certainly does, but you'd have to stand on top of the Town Hall all day.

Type in "Do I need planning permission for a loft" in your search box and they'll be loads of advice, such as this one: http://www.house-extension.co.uk/conversions/conversions_planning.htm

In the pronunciation of words, the reference standard is usually taken from the Queen in the way she pronounces her words, ie, she would say cushion with a short u (Cuhsion), likewise with bush (buhsh). I think the question on "toff" ((tough) is that it is a form of emphasis.

If the appearance of Council properties were somehow linked to the salaries of those supposedly managing them, the hedges (and everything else) would be clipped and polished overnight!

My paternal grandfather worked at Toledo's and I believe he drove some kind of "steam powered" lorry there, this must have been around WW1.

A few years ago on the M6 I passed something like the one shown in the posters pic but it said "250 tonne" on the side.

Yes, It's not good and the mass of patch work was only beaten by Carlisle St/Upwell St junction until they re-surfaced it. The roughest stretch I have encounted, you really have to grip the steering wheel, is Hartley Brook Rd/Deerlands Avenue.

I doubt whether they are worth anything-the Dusty LP might be worth putting on Ebay but will have to be in V.G. condition, both disc and cover, but do a search first.

These are called Harvestmen (perhaps you know already) which are not spiders and are completely harmless.

If you like spiders, have a look at these: http://www.phsource.us/PH/ME/PH_Spiders/index.html

You might prefer one of these: http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/carosio/BradfordTVMuseum.jpg

In the area where I lived you could leave the doors unlocked. I lived off Grammar St, Lower Walkley during the 50s and 60s and the only time the doors were locked was when my parents and I went on holiday. Domestic burglaries were rare, and you hardly ever had to lock your car, (m/cycles werent fitted with locks) if you had one. The only gangs I remember were Teddy-Boys who sometimes fought amongst themselves. Kids use to do pranks such as door knocking and breaking milk bottles, but nothing serious. Knives-when I was at school (50s to early 60s) a pen knife (pocket knife) or sometimes the larger jack knife was the standard item carried in most boys pockets, even at school, but was never considered to be or used as a weapon.

I bought mine from Allied Carpets when they were doing a special offer on free-fitting; my stairs are similar to yours. Fitters these days price it up as so much per sq/mtr, not the area of your stairs but the area of the carpet prior to cutting.

Looking at the plans referred to in post 8, it looks like its going to be another giant shed towering above the side of the road, rather akin to that garish yellow monstrosity opposite the park.

Here's a photo of the "VE Day" party on Hunt Street/Cross Hunt Street (off St Philips Road). http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/carosio/HuntStPicasa.jpg

Yes, as mentioned before, if it's a twin motor it will have one stat for the fridge and another for the freezer, so two seperate knobs and controls, but these are usually on the bigger fridge freezers. My last one was like this, a 6cuft + 6cuft I think it was. As the other poster says, it won't do any harm to de-frost if you think it needs it (I assume its not a "frost free" type).

You never know with these things, mine's in serious need of de-frosting but seems to work ok.

The new store should improve the area, although I would hardly describe this pub as a tired old boozer (the one below is not exactly attractive). What area do you live in, theripsaw?

I assume it's a single-motor unit (twin-motor units have two stats) and the stat control is usually located inside the fridge. Usually a "universal" type thermostat will fit in many cases but you have to locate the route of the wire that leads from the stat to the sensor tip, this is usually at the back or near the top of the cabinet (inside fridge). Does the motor seem to be switching on/off normally?

Seems to be pointing to servo though, try getting an asisstant to listen under bonnet while you operate pedal to trace souce of "hissing"

Normally (as on my 1996 Astra) if the servo fails, the system will still operate but pedal needs much more force, but will in no way "go to the floor". So, I'm not sure whats happening with your car. Double check that there's no fluid on the inside of the wheels or on the ground.

They belong to a friend (and are located) in Spain and I was just trying to find out more about them, but I believe that he has no other pieces other than these spoons, if they are any interest to you.

When you ring round, dont forget to have the exact model, year and engine type (and possibly even the chassis no.) at hand. I think though that most won't be able to quote without examining the car. Over the past few months (on this forum) there's been many recommendations for garages that have reasonable charges and good service but it depends on your location. I have seen very good reports for a garage somewhere in the Heeley Bottom area but can't remember their name.