GLYNNFURN Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I'm sure the add board at the bottom of barrow rd, wincobank had this up for whitebread.s , Welcome to the democratic Socialist Republic of South Yorkshire? or word's on them line's in the early 80's . commisarie Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterw Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I recall, with some humour, the Nuclear Free Zone signs one of which was placed at the Yorkshire, Derbyshire border just beyond Hollow Meadows on the A57 (Glossop Road). I had this image of, if there was a nuclear bomb dropped on Manchester (well, I'm sure such thoughts are quite natural aren't they?) then would the fall out stop at the edges of this very sign, like some curtain? I'd be stood there thinking, 'Well, better not venture to the Ladybower Inn then, but I'm safe stood here in this Nuclear Free Zone!' I'd probably feel quite smug in the knowledge that I'm alive due to South Yorkshire being a NFZ whilst the cast of Coronation Street are inhaling fall-out whilst trying to learn their lines. It has to be said that IMO, the city council of the day was very socialist and that nobody bought their local m.p. a copy of James Herbert's Domain. Sorry mate, but a nuclear bomb dropping on Manchester would never have been possible. We had signs up throughout the city, telling everyone that we too were ‘a nuclear free zone’ I was greatly comforted by them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally68 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I found this but sadly no further info... http://www.flickr.com/photos/doctorow/2825142/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espadrille Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I was wondering if we are still thought of as The Socialist Republic???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fareast Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 More likely, these days, to read ;- [ You're ] Welcome To The Socially Repulsive Public of South Yorkshire. [ Please Dump Unwanted Rubbish For Recycling As You Leave. Cameras in Operation ]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espadrille Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 More likely, these days, to read ;- [ You're ] Welcome To The Socially Repulsive Public of South Yorkshire. [ Please Dump Unwanted Rubbish For Recycling As You Leave. Cameras in Operation ]. Yes I see what you mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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