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Where your from #483662
04/12/08 09:50 AM
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I thought id make a thread where if people want they can post a bit about where they are from and what there town/city is known for etc.. any famous people who hail from there (you New Yorkers could just post a bit about the area you live in)

anyway heres mine,i look forward to seeing where other BB Members are from.

Worksop

Worksop is a town in the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, England on the River Ryton at the northern edge of Sherwood Forest. It is about 19 miles ESE of the City of Sheffield and its population is estimated (mid-2004) to be 39,800. It is twinned with the German town Garbsen.

Worksop is known as the "Gateway to the Dukeries", so called for the number of ducal residences in the area. An important manufacturer in the town is Premier Foods UK, which produces products such as Batchelor's Soups and Super Noodles and Oxo. Oxo is solely produced in Worksop. Wilkinson's Distribution Centre is also an important employer as well as the recently opened B&Q Distribution Centre. The Wilkinson UK headquarters are at JK House, south of the town near the A60. The town is also home to Worksop College a co-educational day and boarding school. The local football team, Worksop Town F.C. were recently relegated from the Conference North.

Evidence that Worksop existed before the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 is provided by the Domesday Book of 1086:

"In Werchesope, (Worksop) Elsi (son of Caschin) had three carucates of land to be taxed. Land to eight ploughs. Roger has one plough in the demesne there, and twenty-two sokemen who hold twelve oxgangs of this land, and twenty-four villanes and eight bordars having twenty-two ploughs, and seven acres of meadow. Wood pasture two mjubipuuuum jknhugkgjkguguoguooiöguigtiiles long, and three quarentens broad."[1]
This early period of the town's history was humorously depicted in the children's television show, Maid Marian and her Merry Men, where it was largely portrayed as a mass of mud.

After the conquest, in about 1103, William de Lovetot established a castle and Augustinian priory at Worksop. Subsequently Worksop grew into a market town. The building of the Chesterfield Canal in 1777, and the subsequent construction of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway in 1849, both of which passed through the settlement, led to a degree of growth. Discovery of sizable coal seams further increased interest in the area. In recent years Worksop has been recognised as having a serious drugs problem attributed to the decline of coal mining in the early 1990s during the government of John Major. The member of parliament for Bassetlaw, John Mann, has fought a high-profile campaign to tackle the problem, once described as being at levels seen in inner cities.In July 2007 Worksop was hit by one of its worst floods for a hundred years, along with the rest of the near by villages.

Education
Welbeck College, a sixth-form college for potential army officers was based near Worksop from 1953 until 2005, and has now moved to Woodhouse in Leicestershire. The Portland School is on Sparken Hill near the A57/B6034 roundabout. Valley Comprehensive School is on Baulk Lane near the leisure centre in the town centre. Both schools have sixth forms which work as a consortium. North Notts College is on Carlton Road (A60) in the town centre. Valley School achieves higher results at GCSE. Both of the two secondary schools in Worksop, are currently undergoing a major redevelopment. Both schools are being rebuilt and will be knocked down when construction is complete. Also a new Post 16 centre has been opened on the 3rd September 2007, which offers a wide range of A level qualifications along with vocational courses. The centre runs in partnership with the two schools and the college


Health
Worksop is served by the Bassetlaw District General Hospital, part of the Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust. It is a large hospital, treating 33,000 people in year in addition to 38,000 emergencies at the A&E department. It is also used as a Teaching hospital by the University of Sheffield Medical School.


Local economy
Coal mining was an important source of employment. Manton Wood had a large colliery until 1994. This site has now been redeveloped as the main distribution centre for Wilkinson's in England, just off the A57. It is the home of the Manton Wood Enterprise Zone. Greencore sandwiches (formerly Hazelwood Foods) and OCG Cacao, and Solway Foods (now part of Northern Foods and make pre-packed sandwiches) are based there. Major retail sites are Tesco, on Gateford Road, near the town centre and Sainsburys, on Highground Farm Road in Rhodesia, next to the A57 roundabout with Sandy Lane (A60).

Worksop has two radio stations: Trax FM, which is broadcast from mainly Doncaster and has taken much criticism for this factor over recent years. It broadcasts from studios on Bridge Street on 107.9. The other radio station is TrustAM which is the Bassetlaw Hospital Radio station which can be found on 1278MW around the Hospital grounds.

The town is connected by rail to Nottingham and Mansfield by the Robin Hood Line, which follows the A60. The A57 connects the town to the M1 and the nearby A1. Netherthorpe Airfield, 2 miles west of Worksop, provides facilities for general aviation and pilot training.


Places of Interest

Worksop Priory
Main article: Worksop Priory

Clumber Park
Main article: Clumber Park
Clumber Park, just south of Worksop is a country park owned by the National Trust and is open to the public.


Mr Straw's House
Worksop is home to Mr Straw's House, the family home of the Straw family, which was left by the Straw brothers, William and Walter Straw when their parents died in the 1930s. The house remained unaltered until the National Trust acquired the house in the 1990s and opened it to the public.[2]


Circle Arts Centre
The Circle Arts Company provide theatre and recording studio facilities in the heart of Worksop including professional live music and arts performances and a range of arts training courses and social support services. It is managed and run mainly by volunteers who believe that involvement with the arts is vital for individual and community health.


Famous people from Worksop
Bruce Dickinson, singer in the heavy metal band Iron Maiden and now commercial pilot for the carrier Astraeus
Neil Entwistle, a computer engineer accused of shooting dead his wife Rachel and their nine-month-old daughter Lillian at their home in Massachusetts in January 2006
Anne Foy, BBC Children's TV presenter
Sarah-Jane Honeywell, BBC Children's TV presenter
Mick Jones, Leeds United striker of 1960s and 70s
John Parr, musician
Donald Pleasence, actor
Graham Taylor, football manager
Lee Westwood, golfer
Tom Preistley, Presenter

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worksop

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Re: Where your from [Re: chopper] #483664
04/12/08 09:59 AM
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Wikipedia, Chopper?

That site's likely to make you Worksopians out to be a bunch of serial killers. \:p

Oh, yeah, New York City---born, raised ... 'nuff said.


"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.
Re: Where your from [Re: pizzaboy] #483667
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Go Steelers!


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Re: Where your from [Re: olivant] #483677
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Born in Lorain,Ohio. Raised in Elyria, Ohio. Now I'm living in Salem,Ohio.

GO BROWN'S!!!


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Re: Where your from [Re: olivant] #483678
04/12/08 10:34 AM
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Born in Lorain,Ohio. Raised in Elyria, Ohio. Now I'm living in Salem,Ohio.

GO BROWN'S!!! GO INDIAN'S!!!

Elyria, Ohio founded 1817 I graduated High School with the Mayor.


Dylan Matthew Moran born 10/30/12


Re: Where your from [Re: Mignon] #483679
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 Originally Posted By: Mignon
Born in Lorain,Ohio. Raised in Elyria, Ohio. Now I'm living in Salem,Ohio.


Aw, see, you're not such a hillbilly, Miggie. \:\)


"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.
Re: Where your from [Re: pizzaboy] #483680
04/12/08 10:37 AM
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Well I'm a hillbilly by marriage.


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Re: Where your from [Re: pizzaboy] #483681
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 Originally Posted By: pizzaboy
Wikipedia, Chopper?

That site's likely to make you Worksopians out to be a bunch of serial killers. \:p

Oh, yeah, New York City---born, raised ... 'nuff said.




Worksopians i like it!!


If i come across the table and take your f*****g eyes out ,will you remember

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Re: Where your from [Re: chopper] #483683
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 Originally Posted By: chopper
 Originally Posted By: pizzaboy
Wikipedia, Chopper?

That site's likely to make you Worksopians out to be a bunch of serial killers. \:p

Oh, yeah, New York City---born, raised ... 'nuff said.




Worksopians i like it!!


I would've called you a Workaholic, but I know how lazy you are. \:p


"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.
Re: Where your from [Re: pizzaboy] #483688
04/12/08 10:44 AM
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Lazy me how dare you \:o



Your right though ;\) \:D


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Happy Hardcore DJ Hixxy
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Re: Where your from [Re: chopper] #483709
04/12/08 11:06 AM
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Born,raised and still living in Newcastle upon Tyne UK

So called because back in 1100ish they knocked down the old castle and built a new one overlooking the river Tyne.
Hence the name Newcastle upon Tyne.

Very simple eh?

Used to have loads of shipyards,mines and factories. Now we have nothing except call centres for banks and stuff \:\/

People from here are called "Geordies" because years ago in some civil war we supported a fella called George. Allegedly?

We talk funny,drink a lot of beer,love sports and have great senses of humour.

Oh yes,we are one of the best cities to have a night out in,its been proved in a poll.

P.S. This is'nt from Wikipedia....its Yogipedia


I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees!
Re: Where your from [Re: Yogi Barrabbas] #483711
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 Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas


Oh yes,we are one of the best cities to have a night out in,its been proved in a poll.

P.S. This is'nt from Wikipedia....its Yogipedia


It just takes bloody hours to get there... ;\)


The Mafia Is Not Primarily An Organisation Of Murderers.
First And Foremost,The Mafia Is Made Up Of Thieves.
It Is Driven By Greed And Controlled By Fear.

Between The Law And The Mafia, The Law Is Not The Most To Be Feared

"What if the Mafia were not an organization but a widespread Sicilian attitude of hostility towards the law?"

"Make Love Not War" John Lennon
Re: Where your from [Re: DE NIRO] #483713
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Yogipedic?

Sounds like a mattress commercial for bears.


"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.
Re: Where your from [Re: pizzaboy] #483714
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 Originally Posted By: pizzaboy
Yogipedic?

Sounds like a mattress commercial for bears.




Great for a good nights sleep PB.....


I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees!
Re: Where your from [Re: Mignon] #483727
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 Originally Posted By: Mignon
Born in Lorain,Ohio. Raised in Elyria, Ohio. Now I'm living in Salem,Ohio.

GO BROWN'S!!!


You're proof of the hypothesis: no matter where you move in Ohio, the Browns still lose.


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Re: Where your from [Re: olivant] #483730
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I can't argue with that. One of these days The Browns will do good.


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Re: Where your from [Re: Mignon] #483734
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 Originally Posted By: Mignon
I can't argue with that. One of these days The Browns will do good.


You know, you're right. I heard that may happen soon since the Steelers are considering disbanding.


"Generosity. That was my first mistake."
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Re: Where your from [Re: olivant] #483738
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Dylan Matthew Moran born 10/30/12


Re: Where your from [Re: Mignon] #483744
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Brooklyn, New York.

"The Borough of Homes and Churches" is the largest in population of New York City's five boroughs. It sits on the western end of Long Island and was first visited by Europeans in the early 1600's when Henry Hudson sailed up the river later named for him.

Its a place of immense diversity and its neighborhoods reflect those who live within them. Large groups of Italians, Irish, Jews, Poles, blacks, Hispanics, Chinese and Russians all live in relative peace and harmony.

We've had our share of famous folk - Al Capone was born here as was Michael Jordan. From the world of comedy we've contributed Woody Allen, The Three Stooges (Moe, Curly and Shemp Howard), Mel Brooks and Jackie Gleason. Boxing champs Mike Tyson and Floyd Patterson came from its streets as did music's Barbra Streisand, George Gershwin and Harry Chapin. Writers Walt Whitman, Isaac Asimov and Arthur Miller called it home and Carlo Gambino lived here for most of his life.

Turnbull, plawrence, Don Cardi and myself were born here.


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Re: Where your from [Re: SC] #483747
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 Originally Posted By: SC
Brooklyn, New York.

Turnbull, plawrence, Don Cardi and myself were born here.


Now, that explains alot. It must be the water. You guys are being treated, aren't you?


"Generosity. That was my first mistake."
"Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us."
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Re: Where you're from [Re: olivant] #483749
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 Originally Posted By: olivant
 Originally Posted By: SC
Brooklyn, New York.

Turnbull, plawrence, Don Cardi and myself were born here.


Now, that explains alot. It must be the water. You guys are being treated, aren't you?


But you're the one who is all wet.


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Re: Where your from [Re: SC] #483751
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My own world.
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Melbourne City, Australia - Born and slightly raised.

The highest crime rate in the country, known for live music, drugs, junkies asking for change to "use the phone", pollution, violence, "mini New York", multicultural, Rialto Tower, Vodafone arena (Australian Open), graffiti, too many commercial radio stations, kebabs, Second highest amount of Greeks(after Greece), 10 year Mob war( portrayed in the world news as the new Chicago), Trams, Milk Bars, never ending supply of clubs and pubs, delayed or canceled trains, Homeless kids, African/Italian/Aboriginal/Aussie/ Chinese gangs etc, Backyard Abortions,Prisons run like holiday resorts, Victoria Bitter, blah blah blah


The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero uses his fear, projects it onto his opponent, while the coward runs. It's the same thing, fear, but it's what you do with it that matters. Cus D'Amato
Re: Where your from [Re: SC] #483752
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Toms River, NJ (founded 1768)



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Re: Where your from [Re: J Geoff] #483756
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Geoff, I can't say I have heard Tom's River before. You've been there all your life?


Anyway, even though I'm in California now for 27 years, it's Grand Rapids Michigan that's home for me I was born and raised there.

For those who don't know Michigan is the "Great Lakes" state. I remember many times in the heat of summer my dad would take us to a different lake each time we went swimming. There is no shortage that's for sure. \:\) Also, did you know that Grand Rapids, the second largest city (Detroit being the largest), is the Furniture Capital?

I was pleased when I was there last month, as we drove downtown to the hospital, how nicely they are refurbishing the area. I do hope they keep some of the older buidlings though for history's sake. There is always something neat about them to me.

TIS


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The first time I ever heard of Toms River, NJ was when I read "Blind Faith" by Joe McGinniss (sp??) many years ago, the book about the murder of town resident Maria Marshall.


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Re: Where your from [Re: Sicilian Babe] #483779
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In a van down by the river!
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I was born in Lafayette, IN, lived in towns named Frankfort and Mulberry. Mulberry is tiny, 2 restaurants, liquor store, gas station...the essentials, and it's 6 miles from everywhere. Every sign you see that says "Mulberry" says 6 miles.

Shannon Hoon of Blind Melon is from Dayton, IN. 6 miles from Mulberry in between Mulberry and Lafayette.

Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin of Guns N Roses are from Lafayette.

Kyle Cook, guitarist for Matchbox 20 is from Frankfort (6 miles from Mulberry I believe).

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Notable residents and natives

For notable residents associated with Purdue University see List of Purdue University people

[edit] Entertainment

* Richard Barbee - Vaudevillian stage actor, silent film comedic actor [7]
* Karen Black - Actress
* Jeremy Camp - Christian recording artist
* Embeth Davidtz - Actress
* Mitch Henck - Radio talk show host
* Louise Fazenda - Silent film comic actress, character actress in the "talkies"
* Kevin Galbraith - Professional Dancer on MTV's "The Grind" and "Prince" (also former guitarist of "Rattail Grenadier")
* Mass Giorgini - Record producer (Alkaline Trio, Anti-Flag, Rise Against) and bassist of Screeching Weasel, bassist and vocalist of Squirtgun, and bassist and saxophonist of Common Rider
* Jason Groth - Guitarist for Magnolia Electric Company
* Shannon Hoon - Former singer of Blind Melon
* Michael Kelsey - Solo guitarist
* John Korty - Director, screenwriter, best known for Oliver's Story
* Tammy Lynn Michaels - Actress
* Zachariah Nagy - Musician, producer, guitar tech for Joan Jett
* Justin Richard - Musician, Song Writer, Lead guitarist for local band Old School
* Sydney Pollack - Actor, director, and producer
* Victor Potel - Silent film actor, worked for Mack Sennett and was "Slippery Slim" in the "Snakeville" series [8]
* Axl Rose - Guns N' Roses co-founder and vocalist
* Churchill Ross (Ross Weigle) - actor, mostly small parts from 1924-1936
* Peter Sattler - graphic designer for the feature film Walk the Line[9]
* Julia Scheeres - Author, best known for ALA Alex Award winning memoir Jesus Land
* Lori Sellers - Pianist, poet, philanthropist. Currently residing in Toledo, OH.
* Izzy Stradlin - Guns N' Roses rhythm guitarist
* Adam Vanderwielen - Actor [10]

[edit] Sports

* Ray Ewry - Ten-time Olympic champion
* Chuckie Nwokorie - NFL defensive player and Lafayette Jefferson High School graduate
* George Souders - Indy 500 Winner in 1927. Won the race in his rookie year.
* Bernard "Bernie" Flowers - Purdue All American and NFL Baltimore Colts 1950s, born in the Cleveland area, made Lafayette home.
* Dustin Keller - Purdue football tight end 2004 - 2007, MVP 2007, NFL Draft prospect 2008. Born and raised in Lafayette, attended and graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School. In high school, star athlete in basketball, football and track. Leading football wide receiver in state, senior year in high school. Won state high jump in track in junior and senior seasons.

[edit] Business, law, politics

* Roger D. Branigin - Indiana Governor 1965-1969
* Steve Carter - Indiana Attorney General
* Brian Lamb - Host of "Booknotes" TV series, 1989. C-SPAN founder
* John Purdue - Purdue Block, Tippecanoe County founder, founding benefactor of Purdue University
* Alvah C. Roebuck - founded Sears, Roebuck and Company
* Clara Shortridge Foltz (1849-1934) - first woman lawyer on the Pacific coast.

[edit] Academic, science, technology

* Daniel X Freedman - pioneer in biological psychiatry, discovered link of hallucinogens to brain transmitters.
* Donald E. Williams - astronaut


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Long as I remember The rain been coming down.
Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.

Re: Where your from [Re: Longneck] #483796
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chopper, your my brother, and I love you... but never make another typo in the name of a thread again... never





He - (Simón Bolívar) - was shaken by the overwhelming revelation that the headlong race between his misfortunes and his dreams was at that moment reaching the finishing line. The rest was darkness. "Damn it," He sighed. "How will I ever get out of this labyrinth!"

So what’s the labyrinth?

That’s the mystery isn’t it? Is the labyrinth living or dying? Which is he trying to escape - the world, or, the end of it?
Re: Where your from [Re: Santino Brasi] #483805
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 Originally Posted By: Santino_Brasi
chopper, your my brother, and I love you... but never make another typo in the name of a thread again... never

What about the exact same "typo" in your reply?



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Re: Where your from [Re: J Geoff] #483808
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Born in Jersey City, NJ - lots of corruption there over the years. When I was 3 we moved to the suburbs, Pearl River, NY - "the town of friendly people." Big Paulie of Orange County Chopper was a neighbor, 2 years younger than me, a casual aquaintance. Pearl River today has a very large Irish population and boasts the 2nd largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the country.

Lived most of my married life in Suffern, NY. Suffern has a large Avon building; research and development. Both Pearl River and Suffern are suburbs of NY City - 45 minutes to Manhattan.

Now I'm in Egg Harbor Twp, NJ, famous for nothing that I know of. 10 miles to Atlantic City.


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