The History of Ruddington Depot
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Post War Changes
Finding a role in the post war years
During the first five years after the Second World War ended, Ruddington Depot played a part in relieving national shortages of housing, manpower, clothing and footwear. Slowly at first redundant buildings began to be used for other purposes. New jobs were created which were filled increasingly by returning ex servicemen and others living nearby. The local inhabitants were no longer completely debarred from the site, and very gradually as contacts began to be made, the Depot seemed rather less of a mysterious menace. It was still some way from becoming part of the local community, and occasionally residents objected to some of the practices and actions of Depot staff.
The Ruddington Parish Council Minute Book records for 1st February 1949 that a decision was made that one such contentious matter:
“Resolved that the Superintendent of the Ministry of Supply be asked to instruct drivers of lorries to refrain from parking on The Green, also that the Clerk should contact Sergeant Sheffield requesting him to take action regarding this nuisance.”
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