Dean Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 Was idling around Nottingham today and thought I'd pop into Rob's record shop up Hurts Yard to risk having a pile of 45s bury me. What a narrow escape he's had. Libertys night club that backs onto his was burnt out last week, didn't realise how close to Robs this place was. Very close thing for a shop that should be a national treasure. Hope all's well Rob and you can re-open soon. Might give you time to have a bit of sort out
Trev Thomas Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 you need to wear a hard hat when visiting robs shop
Ted Massey Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 F***** hell Dean almost give me a heart attack some where in that tip that is Robs shop reside 2 of my records hidden never to see the light of day again for the last 15 years or more
Baz Atkinson Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 LOL ONCE HAD A MEETING WITH DVLA BASED IN NOTTINGHAM -WENT TO ROBS TO BROWSE FOR A FEW AN ENDED UP -UP TO THE NAFF WITH DUST LOL-OH AND A DOZEN OF SO LOVELY PRICED TUNES ON BRITISH-I DO AGREE THIS IS A NATIONAL TREASURE AND HE IS A SMASHING BLOKE!!! TOOK MY RECORDS IN THE LAPTOP CASE AND COULD NOT CONCENTRATE ALL THE MEETING LOL. BAZ A
Guest Polyvelts Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 Phew !!! Greatest shop in the world
Codfromderby Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 Phew !!! Greatest shop in the world have to agree, greatest shop in the world, where else can you drop off a couple of reports for work, call at robs on the way back to the car and walk out with a couple of nice items all in your lunch hour,
Dean Posted September 26, 2009 Author Posted September 26, 2009 F***** hell Dean almost give me a heart attack some where in that tip that is Robs shop reside 2 of my records hidden never to see the light of day again for the last 15 years or more That does it Ted I'm in there when the smoke clears, lookin' for 'em. I tell you the whole building above Rob's is gutted, as we would've been had it been Rob's. See you soon mate.
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted September 26, 2009 Posted September 26, 2009 Wow how lucky and would be a shame it something had happend badly. What a top bloke and i should vist the shop but make sure i have plenty of money as i wouldn't be able to come out empty handed
Arabica Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Was idling around Nottingham today and thought I'd pop into Rob's record shop up Hurts Yard to risk having a pile of 45s bury me. What a narrow escape he's had. Libertys night club that backs onto his was burnt out last week, didn't realise how close to Robs this place was. Very close thing for a shop that should be a national treasure. Hope all's well Rob and you can re-open soon. Might give you time to have a bit of sort out Hi Dean, Just had a word with Rob, It appears all is ok inside and the Stock of vinyl is safe a little water inside, He is waiting for scaffold to be placed outside to secure the building as the shop is adjacent to Libertys,Then he will open up in the mean time Rob asked me to leave his number if anyone needs to call him 07906137860 so pleased Robs record shop is ok and will continue supplyiing in this georgion shopping lane in the middle of Nottingham City Centre. Regards Mall, Co Promoter Federation & Central Soul Clubs Nottingham
night nurse Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 THERES ONLY ONE REASON FOR ME TO GO IN TO NOTTINGHAM AND THAT ROBS RECORDS IF THAT HAD GONE UP WELL IT AINT WORTH THINKING ABOUT NICEST BLOKE ON THE SCEAN TODAY . THANK GOD HE IS SAFE AND THE SHOP STILL STANDING OH ALL HALE ROBS RECORD LONG MAY IT STAND .
Guest Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) Hi Dean, Just had a word with Rob, It appears all is ok inside and the Stock of vinyl is safe a little water inside, He is waiting for scaffold to be placed outside to secure the building as the shop is adjacent to Libertys,Then he will open up in the mean time Rob asked me to leave his number if anyone needs to call him 07906137860 so pleased Robs record shop is ok and will continue supplyiing in this georgion shopping lane in the middle of Nottingham City Centre. Regards Mall, Co Promoter Federation & Central Soul Clubs Nottingham In agreement that all is well . I have had to smile , in the consideration that if Rob had called in the insurers , the first words they would have said was " poor b*****d : did not know there had been an earthquake as well " ....... Malc Burton Edited September 27, 2009 by Malc Burton
Ficklefingers Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 F***** hell Dean almost give me a heart attack some where in that tip that is Robs shop reside 2 of my records hidden never to see the light of day again for the last 15 years or more AHA !! I'm in a position to help you out there, Ted, me old mucker.. One can be found amongst the pile of records.. that the (resident) cat sleeps atop of, Whilst -the other - is located within the pile.. that the KETTLE calls 'home' . Glad I could be of assistance Fingers..
Guest Polyvelts Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 In agreement that all is well . I have had to smile , in the consideration that if Rob had called in the insurers , the first words they would have said was " poor b*****d : did not know there had been an earthquake as well " ....... Malc Burton
Ficklefingers Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 Rob.. What a Top Geezer I harbour many fond memories of shared decking honours / DJ line-up's with him (along with a very youthful Hammy, and The GREATEST ever DJ.. In my book, at any rate.. Nev Wherry, plus Tony Warot, Kev Draper & Smudge, usually..) - during the late 70's & early 80's - at various (east anglian located) venues. And he's the ONLY person that I've ever spent a £1000 with.. for stuff I found in a (torn !!) PLASTIC CARRIER BAG he had amongst his (three billion, trillion, thousand..) sales boxes !! It's TRUE !! - and nobody was more suprised than me !! - Cleggy weekender, last year, it was I stopped looking after that Glad , given the potential outcome, that Rob has 'escaped' with only superficial 'wounds'.. Fingers
Ted Massey Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 AHA !! I'm in a position to help you out there, Ted, me old mucker.. One can be found amongst the pile of records.. that the (resident) cat sleeps atop of, Whilst -the other - is located within the pile.. that the KETTLE calls 'home' . Glad I could be of assistance Fingers..
Dean Posted September 27, 2009 Author Posted September 27, 2009 Hi Dean, Just had a word with Rob, It appears all is ok inside and the Stock of vinyl is safe a little water inside, He is waiting for scaffold to be placed outside to secure the building as the shop is adjacent to Libertys,Then he will open up in the mean time Rob asked me to leave his number if anyone needs to call him 07906137860 so pleased Robs record shop is ok and will continue supplyiing in this georgion shopping lane in the middle of Nottingham City Centre. Regards Mall, Co Promoter Federation & Central Soul Clubs Nottingham Could use some scaffold inside, that pile of Val Doonican albums defies gravity
Casper Posted September 27, 2009 Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) went to Rob's on saturday.... notice outside says open later this week probably..... really funny to stand outside and see the window and frame buckling out under pressue from records inside .... pete n' susan ktf Edited September 27, 2009 by casper
KevH Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Could use some scaffold inside, that pile of Val Doonican albums defies gravity Underneath that pile are 2 collectors from the days of the Torch.
Makemvinyl Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Underneath that pile are 2 collectors from the days of the Torch. Naw under that pile is the british colection from Sutton in Ashfields "New Revolution" and part of the Syd Booth Archives, Spoke to Rob hasnt been able to check re poss smoke Damage or water damage but if he has will be another sale,but then Robs generosity is will always have a sale for every customer who comes in the store, After thirty odd years purchasing records from Hurts Yard would have been gutted for RS but all is well that ends up in Hurts yard including his customers 2 torch collectors where let out in 1988 with bargains and more bargains plus 100 sleeves
Makemvinyl Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) Underneath that pile are 2 collectors from the days of the Torch. GOOD BEHAVIOUR AND SPENDING MONEY Edited September 28, 2009 by Makemvinyl
KevH Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Naw under that pile is the british colection from Sutton in Ashfields "New Revolution" and part of the Syd Booth Archives, Spoke to Rob hasnt been able to check re poss smoke Damage or water damage but if he has will be another sale,but then Robs generosity is will always have a sale for every customer who comes in the store, After thirty odd years purchasing records from Hurts Yard would have been gutted for RS but all is well that ends up in Hurts yard including his customers 2 torch collectors where let out in 1988 with bargains and more bargains plus 100 sleeves Sunday night at the REV!!!!
Guest smudgesmith Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 Went to Robs one time and asked if he had any flies or wasps...he told me he hadnt got any and he only sold music.....i asked him why he had some in the window
Arabica Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Hi Dean, Just had a word with Rob, It appears all is ok inside and the Stock of vinyl is safe a little water inside, He is waiting for scaffold to be placed outside to secure the building as the shop is adjacent to Libertys,Then he will open up in the mean time Rob asked me to leave his number if anyone needs to call him 07906137860 so pleased Robs record shop is ok and will continue supplyiing in this georgion shopping lane in the middle of Nottingham City Centre. Regards Mall, Co Promoter Federation & Central Soul Clubs Nottingham Hi All, When Rob finished his superb set last night at the Federation Soul Club Nottingham he asked if i would be so kind to mention, ROBS RECORD SHOP............IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS...........Hurts yard is accesable from the top and bottom of Hurts Yard...........So if you wish go and have a flick through the vinyl and if you aint been in this well Shop of one of a kind then pop in you will be greeted by one really nice chap if you can find him..............Regards Mall
Guest Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Do you think if Rob has a little tidy up operation you might be able to fit say 4 or 5 into the shop at any one time . Top man always there for advice always visit when im visiting friends down that way will be over in 2 weeks cant wait to off load the missus then straight down to Robs for a few hours aaaahhhhhhh
Arabica Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Do you think if Rob has a little tidy up operation you might be able to fit say 4 or 5 into the shop at any one time . Top man always there for advice always visit when im visiting friends down that way will be over in 2 weeks cant wait to off load the missus then straight down to Robs for a few hours aaaahhhhhhh Hi, Yes it is a bit tight in the shop, even more so now new stock been purchased, if you are in Nottingham Friday 23rd we have our Soul night on at Central Soul Club you are very welcome, Regards Mall, Co-Promoter
Guest leesoul Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 GLAD THAT ROBS SHOP IS OK IVE VISTED ROBS SINCE EARLY 80S TOP GUY N DJ GOT HE HIM TO GUEST ON MY RADIO SHOW FEW YEARS BACK A FEW TIMES MUST UPLOAD IT ALL BEST TO A MUCH LOVED MAN IN NORTHERN SOUL HISTORY
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