Binbrook Boots
 

Tradition had it that any successful ejectees nailed their flying boots to the ceiling of the Binbrook officer's mess bar. When Binbrook closed, the boots were relocated to the "Blackies" aka the Nickerson Arms nearby. It appears that in the course of redecorations the boots have gone into hiding. Any information regarding there whereabouts would be appreciated.

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The game's afoot cried Holmes....

Heel regret asking that question.

Blacksmith Arms
 

I’ve just had a look at the pub online. It would appear that it has something of a modern, gastropub feel to the place.

Maybe the idea of having several 50 year old pairs of boots nailed to the wall didn’t suit the current aesthetic?

Since Binbrook is a distant memory for most I think the story behind the boots will be lost on most. Hence they have been ‘given the boot’!

It’s a shame but I can fully sympathise with the current owners if this is the case.

BV

That's the problem with these modern gastropubs, they have no sole .....

I heard they lace the drinks, too...

Is that RFK in the picture (RIP)?
fifth from the left

If I may make a tongue in cheek remark, are all the ejectees instep?

Jack

I hope they're not on their uppers...

Thought that was RFK myself after a second look.

Remember the song Tarnished...

Heel meet again, don't know where, don't know when, but I know we'll Heel again, some rainy day....

Was never sunny at Binbrook.....

Yes it is RFK.

Thanks to the (b)rouges gallery for the multitude of footwear puns.

Clearly wish I hadn't Bovver'd, I'll just have to slipper some pills that Doc Marten gave me, its a limp excuse I know, but we need to tread carefully and look out for Jack

T

We're all a bunch of suedes...

That's no way to talk about the Reds....!:=

Jack

Maybe they took them down as part of lightning up the place up..

It's getting difficult to winkle a picker out of all the shoe jokes.

You can always slipper quick one in...

Cobblers!

Last word on the matter

T

Have you tried contacting

RAF Binbrook Heritage Centre

they might know, there is a number etc.

Thank you foot elling us that! :E