Romer Parrish

poolieinnottingham · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:36 pm

Perhaps the best thing about Borer along with Alan Fearnley Records. And they're both long gone. sadx

It's probably my memory playing tricks, but I'm sure Romer Parrish had three floors, the top one being for model trains? I literally used to spend hours in there, slavering over cars and Star Wars toys. I can't imagine a shop like that existing ever again.

BillinghamPoolie · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:40 pm

Talk about an Aladdin's Cave of a shop. I can mainly remember that it was difficult to move around in it because it was so full of every toy imaginable.

Mumtaz's rucksack · **Joined:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:38 pm **Posts:** 1643

Alan Fearnley records, what a shop, and if he didn't have what you wanted he'd get it for you in a couple of days. What happened to customer service? You go in HMV and ask for something obscure and they say no we haven't got it, not would you like us to order it. Winkers.

poolieinnottingham · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:48 pm

It used to be like a pilgramage walking up Linthorpe Road to Fearnleys. I used to get sweaty palms when I walked through the door, wondering what gems you would find. He was almost guaranteed to have everything played by John Peel the previous week.

It's weird to think how you just couldn't get hold of some records, not like today when you can download anything in a few minutes. I don't know which situation is better.

Mumtaz's rucksack · **Joined:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:38 pm **Posts:** 1643

I used to spend a fortune in Fearnleys and i've still got most of the vinyl i bought there. You must be about my age are you Nottinghham.

45ish

poolieinnottingham · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:05 pm

34!

I too have a shitload of vinyl from there. Weighs a ton.

Mumtaz's rucksack · **Joined:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:38 pm **Posts:** 1643

One of my mates from school lives in Nottingham, thought it might have been you but you're far too fookin young. :laugh:

poolieinnottingham · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:16 pm

Whereabouts in Notts does he live, I might know him. Quite a few of us down here.

Mumtaz's rucksack · **Joined:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:38 pm **Posts:** 1643

Not sure where exactly but they call him Neil and he's a big lad. :grin:

poolieinnottingham · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:23 pm

Don't think I've met him, but I'm bound to encounter him at some point. My gran used to say that us Poolies get everywhere, and we always seem to find each other. She was right about most things, including that.

Salty · **Posted:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 11:36 am

I too miss Fearnleys........great shop!

I have vague memories of Romer parrish......I also used to like that sports shop......err??? its still there like.....erm......dunno its name
you get good cricket gear there, me mam used to get me them horrible scratchy footy shorts from there

MutleyRules · **Posted:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 11:59 am

Mumtaz's rucksack wrote:

Not sure where exactly but they call him Neil and he's a big lad. :grin:

I wouldn't say I was that big like....or live in Nottingham come to that!!!! confised

PoolieBarnes · **Posted:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:04 pm

Salty wrote:

I too miss Fearnleys........great shop!

I have vague memories of Romer parrish......I also used to like that sports shop......err??? its still there like.....erm......dunno its name
you get good cricket gear there, me mam used to get me them horrible scratchy footy shorts from there

Jack Hatfield's??

Salty · **Posted:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:12 pm

thats the one!

Romer Parrish

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