The "Name a Tram in Memory of Frank Robinson aka. The Xylophone Man"

For years the great Frank Robinson has been sitting on the streets of Nottingham City Centre tapping away at his xylophone. He was dubbed the "Xylophone Man" and became one of the most famous beggars... continue reading »

750 signatures Goal: 1,000
All Signatures (750 total)
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Dafyd J 27 July 2011
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Janet M 25 July 2011
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Aimee Q 24 July 2011

"and there should be a statue of him outside m & s as well"

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Jonathan L 3 July 2011
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Rachel H 14 June 2011

"What a man! I always looked out for him whenever I went in Nottingham, and I miss hearing the tinkling sound of his xylophone. Such a well respected man deserves a tram to be named after him at the very least. I personally think a statue would be more fit"

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Oliver S 14 June 2011

"I actually would prefer a statue, I think it could be a landmark for Nottingham and would add some more character to the city. He was a legend, people from all over the country knew him by sight."

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Elle Barajas 30 May 2011
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James H 28 May 2011
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A S 28 May 2011
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Jayne E 27 May 2011
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Emrys P 26 May 2011

"great entertainer, sadly missed"

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Aaron N 18 May 2011

"This man was a legend, one of my, and many others, favourite memory of Nottingham."

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Gary P 17 May 2011
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Geordie Bryant 17 May 2011
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Kenny Massey 3 May 2011

"Xylophone man should have a tram. or at least a miniture golf cart. I see he was quite well known, si he should be commemorated :)"

266.
Gary E 29 April 2011

"He deserves a tram..."

267.
Brian G 14 April 2011
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Sally B 5 April 2011
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Fiona S 3 April 2011
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Darren K 26 March 2011
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Eve V 25 March 2011

"we miss you!!"

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Nicola E 25 March 2011
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Pete S 20 March 2011
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Chris J 16 March 2011

"He was a fine advertisement for your city."

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Karl B 10 March 2011
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