November 2009

[TheGorbalsAdmin]

Johnny Houghton you never sent me your email my sister law lives in Waddell Court we were there for four weeks two years ago likely seen you in the Tavern, Bobby

Submitted by: Bobby Docherty
Corunna Ont, Canada
30/11/09
Email: anrdoc@cogeco.ca

Hi Howard Burleigh, I have sent you 20 photos of Hospital St, enjoy, let me know if you get them Bye for now, Norrie

Submitted by: Norman McNamee
Rutherglen, Scotland
30/11/09
Email: norman_mcnamee@hotmail.com

Hi, new to this site its brilliant,looking to hear from anyone who remembers my mum's family the Murray's from Caledonian Road Gorbals, Dennis, Francie, Robert, Ellen, Isa, May and my mum Annie think they were there 1920's to 1940's. Would be great to hear anything. Thanx. daughter Janet.

Submitted by: Janet Smith
Glasgow, Scotland
30/11/09
Email: janetsmith9@htmail.com

Anyone remember Harry Patterson from St. Luke's. (Ballater Street) He became a Royal Marine - had several children but lost touch.

Submitted by: Kathleen Hindle (nee Patterson)
Norfolk, England
28/11/09
Email: owen.m.hindle@btinternet.com

Can anyone please tell me where Moulin Rouge Pub was in the Gorbals possibly around 1957/1958?

Submitted by: J Fairley
Glasgow, Scotland
28/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

Seeking ANY information of my grandmother (I am supposed to take after her) Charlotte Patterson (nee Kenyon from Kilmarnock family) married and had Harry (my dad), William, Jessie, Nancy and and Mary - any links? Mary disappeared to Ireland. I knew aunties Jessie and Nancy. Know NOTHING about granny Patterson except she went to the 'mission hut'. My family was Catholic therefore cut off from her. My mum was one of the 'Gaughan girls - Wee Betty/ twin of Sadie

Submitted by: Kathleen Hindle (nee Patterson)
Norfolk, England
28/11/09
Email: owen.m.hindle@btinternet.com

Hi Howard, I have photos of Hospital Street, I will add you to my to do list and email them. Bye for now, Norrie

Submitted by: Norman McNamee
Rutherglen, Scotland
28/11/09
Email: norman_mcnamee@hotmail.com

Lived in the Gorbals (Kidston Street), then Govanhill and on to Priesthill before emigrating to Vancouver,B.C. in 1958. Went to Victoria primary, then onto Queen's Park Senior Secondary in 1948 thru 51 or 52. Looking for people who may know me. For instance Mary MacGown, of Clyde Valley Stompers lived across the street from me in Priesthill.

Submitted by: Loudon Fraser
Langley, USA
27/11/09
Email: lfraser@whidbey.com

I am researching my family tree and I believe my grandfathers family came from the Gorbals area. My grandfather was Patrick Holland (as was his father) and came out to Australia in 1926 (his leaving address was 339 South Wellington Street, Glasgow, which I believe became 339 Lawmoor Street). He had two brothers, James and John Campbell. James died in 1946 and was married to Mary Coulter. John I believe was married to Elizabeth and he died in 1990. My auntie used to correspond with my great grandfather Patrick Holland (who died in 1960), and from photos he sent we know there was a Rena, Betty, Josephine and Patricia in the family. We would really like to find any living relatives, and also complete our family tree. If anyone has any information could you please e-mail me. Many thanks, in anticipation. Gillian Holland.

Submitted by: Gillian Holland
Victoria, Australia
27/11/09
Email: martin_gillaway@hotmail.com

My name is Jim Fitzsimons born in Mathison Street 1950 ma da was called Alex my ma wiz mamie older brother Alex my grannie wiz Annie my uncles were John, Stevie and Joe

Submitted by: Jim Fitzsimons
Glasgow, Scotland
26/11/09
Email: jimfitzsimons@hotmail.co.uk

Fond memories of Granton St Oatlands great people Alan Watt, Frank Murphy, John Mooney, Jim Mccusker (RIP), Larry Mcclaren, Willie Trimble (RIP) TOBY, Jim Dury (RIP), Norrie Blunt to name a few. Miss the 15 aside games in Richmond Park on a Sunday, with Bru bottles for goal posts and the great pubs MOLLS MIRE, THE SPLASH, THE WEE MILL, LOGAN BAR, HURRELS. These great times can never be repeated but the memories can NEVER BE TAKEN AWAY !!

Submitted by: John Bonar
Hertfordshire, England
26/11/09
Email: johnbonnar_21@hotmail.co.uk

Eric Buchanan McQuade/Cox dont reply to this form please reply to xxxxxxxxx (Number removed for security use e-mail address directly).

Submitted by: Stephanie
Glasgow, Scotland
25/11/09
Email: Stephanie_cox@hotmail.co.uk

Hi. Does anyone recall knowing Tommy McKenna, Thomas lived with his mother Elizabeth McKenna on Cumberland St, Gorbals,later yrs moved to Easterhouse, then met Jean Mavin, n moved to Notts,he was born in 1945, great to hear if anyone new him or is family, been left aprox 20 yrs now.

Submitted by: Karen
Nottingham, UK
25/11/09
Email: kazz46@virginmedia.com

Does anyone remember Jimmys amusement cafe at the Gorbals arcade below Queen Elizabeth Square? Next door was Rubys hardware store,there was a row of shops cant remember any other ones though. The good old days was going in to Jimmys for an ice cream.

Submitted by: Anonymous9
Glasgow, Scotland
24/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

Hi do anyone remember the Turnbulls from 32 Portugal Street.

Submitted by: Jackie Turnbull
Chapelhall, Scotland
24/11/09
Email: jackie1933@hotmail.co.uk

To Irene Muir Yes, I remember you although I am 6 years older than you and that is a lot when you are a wean. I think 30 Hayfield St was opposite the Pig and Whistle Lounge door entrance around from McNeil St. You used to stay in the low down house in the close. Your mother was always so neat and tidy. I went to Hayfield School then John St in Bridgeton. I remember you because we used to play "Film Stars", "Statues" "Chases" and Rounders in Hayfield St. Run a few names past you-do you remember Janet Moffat my sister, Helen Moffat or Betty Webster, Billy and Jamsie Hawkins? The latter were all cousins. I lived in 66 McNeil St right next to the Pig and Whistle-our room window faced on to Hayfield st and your close. Does May Kerr/May Gullen ring any bells? She became May Monday when she married and lived in the close opposite yours. This would be about 1964 You might have moved to Castlemilk by then. Run a few names past me to see if I remember any your pals. Cheers Rita, Is one of your brothers a taxi driver?

Submitted by: Rita Moffat
Glasgow, Scotland
24/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

FAO Howard; There is an excellent book called The Gorbals; An Illustrated History, published by Richard Stenlake with many pictures of Hospital St. Good luck in your endeavor.

Submitted by: Trudy
USA
24/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

Hi Georgie so nice to hear from you I dont have a computer at present my friend Jim kindly lets me use his. My daughter lets me as well as she is in Stirling and I am in East Kilbride it isnt as often as I would like, how are you all have you got grandchildren I have four still working haven't won the lottery yet still trying hope to have a computer in the new year will be able to communicate more.

Submitted by: Rena Coyle
Glasgow, Scotland
23/11/09
Email: rena.coyle.@hotmail co.uk

Hi, my dad's family owned a sweet shop I think it was called Campbell's (their last name). My dad's name was John but he was called Jackie. His mother Margaret and father James owned the shop. I am just trying to find out information about the shop.

Submitted by: Mary
Burbank, USA
23/11/09
Email: rcdmfd@aol.com

Looking for my uncle Eric Cox or McQuade. Was born in Anderson on Picadilli Street. His last known address is 3 Mannors Road Woodly Berkshire. Was married to Veronica with 3 kids Anthony, Andrew and Ian. Please email me.

Submitted by: Stephanie cox
Glasgow, Scotland
22/11/09
Email: Stephanie_cox@hotmail.co.uk

I was adopted by Mr and Mrs J Fitzhenry my birth name is Evelyn McMahon born to Helen McMahon who was sent to Greenock till I was born. The McMahons came from Oatlands in Glasgow.

Submitted by: Mrs Margaret Cardle
East Kilbride, Scotland
22/11/09
Email: margaretcardle1@hotmail.co.uk Supplied

Anyone know of George Welsh family came from Florence Street some moved to Royston Road near Springburn

Submitted by: Patrick
Rayleigh, England
20/11/09
Email: patrickfrancis@talktalk.net

Wee Betty, I enjoyed reading your letter, could you please pass on my very best wishes to Ten Q. I dearly hope he is making a recovery, my daily thoughts are with him. Father Peter Devlin.

Submitted by: Father Peter Devlin
Stirling, Scotland
19/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

I love listening to my Dad and some of the stories from the Gorbals of old. I was born in the Oatlands but my mum (Geana Sweeney) and my Dad Terry McCann were both from the Gorbals. My Dad will be 65 next year and I'd love to hear any anectdotes from those who may know him. My Grandfather was Eddie as is my Uncle.

Submitted by: Gavin McCann
East Kilbride, Scotland
19/11/09
Email: gavintmccann@googlemail.com

For general info. people looking for "Photos Gorbals",check the site" www.urbanglasgow.com.uk - should rekindle some happy memories. Cheers Bill

Submitted by: Bill Shields
Perth, Australia
19/11/09
Email: garbeta@iinet.net.au

For Stevie Donachy - are you part of the large Donachy family who lived in Rosyth Street?

Submitted by: Auld Biddy
Not Supplied
18/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

This is for Patrick looking for the Welsh from Florence St. My brothers are Tommy, Andra(died 15yrs ago), Joe and Sisters are Betty, Senga and Tricia are we related?

Submitted by: Cathie Welsh
Birmingham, England
18/11/09
Email: nanacathie@hotmail.co.uk

Hi Jessie, have sent you that wee photo, please let me know if you get it thanks Amb

Submitted by: Amb
Lakeland
17/11/09
Email: agbmu@yahoo.co.uk

Hi there.. Hope someone can help.. I am researching my family that lived in 113/133 Hospital Street in the 1920's to 1940's. There was Albert, Joan and Renee Landman. Would love to receive any photos or memories of Hospital Street during these times. Thank you.

Submitted by: Howard Burleigh
Leeds, England
17/11/09
Email: howardburleigh@hotmail.co.uk

Hi Owen Dougan thanks for posting the correct address for The Double Eagle, I had it as Bedford st and Portugal st but after your post I looked at the photograph I have and noticed St Johns to the left of the pub thats where I got mixed up. Bye for now, Norrie

Submitted by: Norman McNamee
Rutherglen, Scotland
17/11/09
Email: norman_mcnamee@hotmail.com

This is for Stevie Donachy, I think you are my cousin. I haven't seen or talked to you in 60 years. I had a whole lot of cousins called Donachy who lived in Rosyth Street their parents were my aunty Mary and uncle Harry my Dad was aunty Mary's brother Peter. You say that you were born in Earl Street but I think it was Errol street. I could look out your window and see the old grave yard at Rutherglen Road also on your street was St Francis's boys guild club house with the snooker table ect. you must be my cousin it's too much of a coincidence. I used to visit my aunty Mary now and again as I had a good friend called Johnny Adams who lived on the top floor of your close in Rosyth street So if you are my cousin please write and let me know what you've been doing all these years as I'm trying to find out about my family who are left in Scotland .I've lived in Canada for the last 40 years,got home a lot but may not be able to make it again Yours Tommy Kearney.

Submitted by: Tommy Kearney
Toronto, Canada
17/11/09
Email: tamkearney@mail.com

I lived at 30 Hayfield St, went 2 St Bonnies Prim, then Holyrood. Born Sept 1949. I am now 60yrs. Who knows me? Love 2 get in touch with old friends.(from young yrs)

Submitted by: Irene Muir
Salford, England
16/11/09
Email: irenerpizheva@ymail.com

Johnny Houghton your brother Shammie lived up the same closs we were two up Johnny send me your email we can have a gab.

Submitted by: Bobby Docherty
Corunna Ont, Canada
16/11/09
Email: anrdoc@cogeco.ca

Regarding Albert Wheeler info, Yer Albert was a gorbals man and he is still alive and kicking. Albert is in his 70s now I dont know about the boxing but I do know he was a great cyclist and was in competions representing Scotland.

Submitted by: Thommy Bhoy
Glasgow, Scotland
14/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

We are all deeply saddened to hear of the death of one the great people who was born in Camden Street GORBALS "BILLY BISLAND". His wife May and Familywere at his side at the end. He will be sadly missed by his familyand all his friends world wide. May he rest in peace:-

Submitted by: Thomas K Donnelly
Glasgow, Scotland
13/11/09
Email: weecheekyman@msn.com

Re Stevie Donachy and Crossroads Youth Club with Geoff Shaw: hello Stevie, yes I'm the same John Stark that was 'involved' at the Barras. I was there with probably Wasso and someone else when we were recognised by the Calton Tongs. We were set about and I still have the scar on my face. That's incredible to know that there are still people out there who remember. I must confess that I can only vaguely picture the names that you mention. I have a number of photographs taken at the time and you may be among them. But you're right, where did all these phenominal fitba players go!

Submitted by: John Stark
Lincs, England
12/11/09
Email: johnjstark@hotmail.co.uk

Was Pattersons Bakery around the corner from Portugal St and at the corner of Warwick St.? Gosh, I still remember the wonderful smell of the scones, treacle, butter, soda, when I walked past there on my way to school every morning. I attended Tradeston, then Holyrood. Nothing matches the taste of those scones today. Everything is processed. I think they use the same formula for bread, cakes..whatever. Then that little crisp shop in South Portland St. After school we'd go there, and then the great library across the street. When I'm in Manhattan, the 5th ave. of the NYPL is a magnificent building, but I always remember my happy days in the Gorbals St. Library. Jings..those were innocent days.

Submitted by: Mona
USA
12/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

Hi, I know it is a long shot but I am looking for anyone who might know of my paternal family. My grandfather was born in 1915 in Naburn Street, Glasgow and was called Lewis Wilson. I know he moved to London but I don't know when.

Submitted by: Clare Wilson
Watton at Stone, UK
11/11/09
Email: pigpen1@ntlworld.com

Looking for my BOYLE family.....Patrick James Boyle was my grandfather, born 1908 in Glasgow although I cant find a birth record for Glasgow or Ireland. He died aged 38 at Eglinton Lane in 1946. His wife was Mary Boyle maiden name Kilkie, his parents were Rose Boyle maiden name Montford or Mountford and Francis Boyle who were married at St Johns church Portugal St Gorbals in 1901, living at 94 King St Tradeston. People might not make the connection as Patrick apeared to have no children but he had 8 who were taken into care at a young age and 1 dying at birth. Ruckhill Camp (check spelling)appears on some birth certs and my grandmother Mary re married in the early 50s havin 2 other children who I am intouch with but they have no knowledge of Patrick or his family. I think I have a brother and sister for Patrick who are...Agnes Boyle born 1901 at what looks like 29 Queen Mary St Bridgeton and John Boyle born 1904 at what looks like 213 London Road Camlachie Glasgow. It would be good to know of any other relatives and has anyone seen a grave for any of the above names? Will it be the Southern Necropolis?

Submitted by: Tommy Boyle
Leicestershire, England
11/11/09
Email: tommyketchup123@hotmail.com

Hi Marion Berry. I lived at 331 Lawmoor St. at your time. Did you have a big brother Charlie Berry? He was a very good pal of mine at St. Francis' and Holyrood. Mick.

Submitted by: Mick Gallagher
Uxbridge, Canada
11/11/09
Email: dumpingram@hotmail.com

Anyone remember wee Jimmy Darcy? Teacher at St Bonaventures Primary. x Irene Muir

Submitted by: Irene R Muir (now Millward-Pizheva)
Salford, England
11/11/09
Email: irenerpizheva@ymail.com

Hello N McNamee out of interest did you know Jack Keith? I was wondering as your name doesnae ring any bells with me why isnt Jack writing on the site himself? Please explain as I cant make any sense. TEN Q and Wee Betty my best wishes to you all I miss his letters yes he has a great memory of the Gorbals we both went to the same school he made me laugh when he told me ran to school and back as he didnae have the bus fare, bless him and give him my best wishes Billy

Submitted by: Billy Malcom
Glasgow, Scotland
11/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

Maybe Bob Kidd could get in touch with me, we worked together at the Bedford around the late 50s. Pat

Submitted by: Patrick Gallogly
Peterborough, England
10/11/09
Email: patrickgallogly@myguide.net

Hi Irene Muir from 30 Hayfield St 1949-65 then Castlemilk. Went to St Bonaventures Prim'then Holyrood. Would love to hear from anyone who knew me, my ma was Sally, she remarried Frank McQuillan had 4 kids Frances, James, Ronnie and Franky. I also had a big sis June she married Malcom McAlpine. x to all "great" site

Submitted by: Irene R Muir (now Millward-Pizheva)
Salford, England
10/11/09
Email: irenerpizheva@ymail.com

To answer Anne suggestion that government programmes should be helping raise the life expectancy of the poorer areas of Glasgow- there are many initiatives available- including the free health care you dont get in the US- free will and a culture of heavy drinking, drug use and unhealthy lifestyles are more poweful than the government suggestions to live better, so we have the lowest life expectancy in the developed world. There does seem to have been some change in recent years though

Submitted by: Markybhoy
Greenock, Scotland
10/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

FAO. KP Nuts My father Pat Gaughan was born in Ballater Street, Later married and lived in Lawmoor St. where I was born.

Submitted by: Jane Gaughan
Glasgow, Scotland
10/11/09
Email: Janegaughan3@hotmail.co.uk

FAO. Wee Betty Australia, wish Jimmy all the best for a speedy recovery, best wishes to you. Bob Kidd

Submitted by: Bob Kidd
Bristol, UK
10/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

FAO.Ian. The Double Eagle pub was situated at the corner of Nicholson Street/Bedford Street, I think it was No159 or 161 Nicholson Street. The Chargehands name was Owenie Sweeney, the owner also owned the Old Eagle pub in Howard Street.

Submitted by: Owen Dougan
Glasgow, Scotland
10/11/09
Email: g132yn@yahoo.co.uk

FAO Patrick Bella Paddy nelly Lizzy Cryans all in Cumberland Street corner of lawmoor Naburn Florence Street they sold fish and wulks as well as fruit from a barrow the extended family are so many that is not enough room to fit all the names here but the kidds our family to and so are the Boyles. I am married to Jimmy the lawmoor Street Boyle's he has just come out of hospital after being in a coma caused by an injection of morphine he received in the hospital and he was on a life-support machine, pulled every tube out of his body was covered in blood and was so delirious he thought he was on a ship in the Gulf. he used to write on the Gorbals under the name of 10 quid believe me he's worth a million quid to me and Patrick Francis I know that you are a relative and so is bob kidd he leaves posting now and again 10 quid its amazing the things he could remember while in the Coma "he suffers from awareness everything that was said and done he can be! wide-awake in an operation such as he was when he had quadruple heart bypass could tell the doctors what was said and done he has the hospital crapping themselves in case he sues, but he's not that kind of guy can't remember going into hospital or getting the needle remembers the pain in the cerebral area of the brain and saying to the doctors "the "f" was that "his wish is never to be kept alive by a machine I said the machine can be switched off and that is when he started his way back to recovery he always did like fighting. I just had to ignore the cuts and bruises that he come home with boxing mad with Muhammad Ali his favourite he has a saying because I'm an agnostic I fear nothing not even my God who ever he/she may be and death comes to us all so why should I be afraid as he won't be lonely wherever I go! Wee Betty

Submitted by: Wee Betty
Australia
08/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

Please can someone help. My wife Jean (Wallace) lived in Caledonia rd and went to Oatlands primary and Adelphi terrace schools with a girl called Agnes Duncan they were best frends' Agnes went to Hamilton Ontario Canada. Agnes got married there but we do not know her married name. Jean would love to contact her again so if someone could help she would be so happy its been over 50 years thanks.

Submitted by: Bill Morrison
Melbourne, Australia
07/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

FAO.Iain; I had asked where you got the stats from for the 54 life expectancy, because I had serious doubts as to its validity. However, I found two web sites, one from 2008, and one as recent as Sept. 2009 giving the same info. Unlike the U.S.A. you have such easy access to health care I would think there would be government programs to help these kids.

Submitted by: Joan
USA
07/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

Re Albert Wheeler - I knew a guy by that name,,but he was'nt exactly from the Gorbals, he lived round the corner from me in Oatlands, Polmadie Rd to be exact. I don't remember him as a boxer or singer, he was a champion cyclist, the Clyde incident I'm not sure of could be. Nice guy, we did'nt pal around but we'd meet in the street and have a blether. I remember his Father, big burly man, remember him waiting for the tramcar, used to smoke a churchwardens pipe,long stem about eight inches long with a wee tiny bowl black---not the pipe, him---Albert would be about the same age as me--78---hope this helps. If this was a bet do I get a cut??? cheers.

Submitted by: Charley Broon
Winnipeg, Canada
07/11/09
Email: shawfieldc57@mts.net

Mary McLeary, Re: 147 Lawmoor Street and Docherty/ODonnell families. I'm having trouble with your e-mail. Can you contact me? Many thanks.

Submitted by: J Holmes
Vancouver, Canada
07/11/09
Email: jdavidsonca@yahoo.ca

I was born in Earl St. moved to Rosyth St. Oatlands. in reply to John Stark I played with crossroads F.c. knew geoff Shaw very well in fact I believe this may be the john stark who was involved in an incident at the barrows when with Wasso. Other names were Joe Murray, Pat Callaghan, played with St Lukes but we did not hold it against him where did all those phenominal fitba players go to?

Submitted by: Stevie Donachy
Glasgow, Scotland
07/11/09
Email: steviedonachy@hotmail.co.uk

Love to hear from anyone from the Bridgegate - Briggit as it was known or the Saltmarket - Steel Street and from Buchanan Street school 1951- and Adelphi 1963 cheers!

Submitted by: Jean Doull
Brisbane, Australia
07/11/09
Email: jl_thistle@hotmail.com

To Robert Patterson: I worked in Patterson's Bakery in the 50's in Norfork St. Gorbals...could that be the shop your looking for...Regards Anne

Submitted by: Anne Grimes (nee Donovan)
Ontario, Canada
06/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

Jimmy haggerty. Jake got married when he lived in sandyfaulds st. he bought a flat in croffoot he stayed there until he passed away.

Submitted by: Johnny Houghton
Glasgow, Scotland
05/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

Bobby docherty i lived at 105 two closes up from the pend that took you through to moffet st. i had a brother called shamie he lived low down facing the same pend as you, maybe you knew him. when did you live there?

Submitted by: Johnny Houghton
Glasgow, Scotland
05/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

Hi J.Parker, no problem i will email what I have to that email address remember to tell the folk the photos are coming, the email may well end up in the junk mail box as I am unknown to her. Bye for now, norrie

Submitted by: Norman McNamee
Glasgow, Scotland
05/11/09
Email: norman_mcnamee@hotmail.com

In reply To may Munro, Hi May, i read with Interest that you used to live at 56 Surrey street.... Do you remember the Tunnilla's or Shalouskas? They were family of me maw. If anyone else has any memories or stories about the Tunilla's please let me know...on one branch of the family there was Tony, Joe and neilly, Ona, Jean and a few more. Does anyone have any photo's of 56 Surrey street? I am loving the stories on here, giving us of a younger generation an insight to the good times, and the bad times to be had in the Gorbals of days gone by. Spence Thanks very much to you all

Submitted by: Spencer Kennedy-Matthews
Devon, England
05/11/09
Email: Gypsie13@btinternet.com

FAO: Ian, the "Double Eagle" was at the corner of Nicholson Street/Bedford Street, the number was either 161 or 163. I originally lived accross the street at 158, {the last close before Bedford Street] and lived directly above the "Double Eagle" in the early 60s. It was owned by a man called Sweeney, who also owned the "Old Eagle in Howard Street. Owen Dougan.

Submitted by: Owen Dougan
Glasgow, Scotland
05/11/09
Email: g132yn@bushinternet.com

Just come upon this website. Looking for links to Geoff Shaw and the Crossroads Club in Nicholson Street school during the mid sixties. I helped Geoff at that time with the football teams U-13, U-14, U-16 and we used to travel to the games in an old maroon Commer mini-bus. We also made a trip to Naples by train to visit Father Borrelli with the older lads. A favourite holiday place was Tayvallich. A great number of people were around at that time, not least of all John Harvey.

Submitted by: John Stark
Lincs, England
05/11/09
Email: johnjstark@hotmail.co.uk

Does anyone remember the Welsh family in Florence Street? or the Cryans from Sandyfaulds Street?

Submitted by: Patrick
Rayleigh, England
05/11/09
Email: patrickfrancis@talktalk.net

To Ms Rita moffat.... Thank you for your insightful reply to my ethereal musings on the joys of blissful poverty. Good people can come from a terrible environment, as you are obviously an example....to Norman Mcnamee. I would be more than glad to send you my email, but for some reason There seems to be a problem with it...But you yourself may be able to do so at sadienicol@peoplepc.com May you and Rita both be well. J parker

Submitted by: J Parker
Emporia, USA
05/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

I was born 1946 and I went to St. Francis School then onto Holyrood and the I got a transfer to St Bonaventures recognise a lot of names I lived in 325 Lawmoor Street Gorbals for about 17 years then moved to Govanhill. Would love to hear from anyone that was in my class. Marion

Submitted by: Marion Berry
Glasgow, Scotland
04/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

J PARKER This was a study made by world scientists and these facts are at present totally accurate this is of course the average of death for the poverty stricken, when was the last time you were in Glasgow? You can see for yourself young people with no employment either on drugs or in the pubs its an appalling sight, I have toured several areas in daytime and seen first hand the youngsters, that is why I wrote in so that we can all help so far you are the only response and you live in the USA! We all need to help, these kids are desperate, we all talk about life in the gorbals and how we were a united community well lets gather round folks and do something for these kids, contact me if you need more information, let us gorbals folk lead the way. All the best in the USA Iain

Submitted by: Iain Cleary
Glasgow, Scotland
03/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

Looking for information on James Paterson owner of the Paterson Grocery Store maybe in Gorbals around 1907-1917. Married to Elizabeth maiden name Dempster.

Submitted by: Robert Paterson
Ponoka Alberta, Canada
03/11/09
Email: ptravel@telusplanet.net

Does anyone remember Rose Sweeney? Married james O'brien and then after that was with Petras Tunilla (Kids were Joe, Tony, Nielly, Peter, Brian, Ona (me ma), Jean, Roseann, Bernadette, Lorraine, Mary, janet or The Shalouskas / tunila's of Surrey street. Am trying to trace family and do a bit of a family tree fer the wains. Any old stories and anecdotes would help too if you remember the people mentioned. Thanks!

Submitted by: Spence Kennedy-Matthews
Devon, England
03/11/09
Email: gypsie13@btinternet.com

To Mr. Scott's cigarette and lozenge messenger, my maiden name is Fairie, and I lived between Moffat St. and Sandyfaulds st. where you went for the cigs. If I get a picture of our class, to where will I send you a copy?

Submitted by: Jean Fairie
Melbourne, Australia
03/11/09
Email: gorbals@aapt.net.au

FAO: Patsy Crossley, I remember franky vaughan coming to ST.Johns Primary school in nicholson street. my son, Eddie was a pupil there at the time, my wife at the time went down the street with lots of others to see him [we lived just above the "Double Eagle" pub. her comment was that he was a small man. Owen Dougan.

Submitted by: Owen Dougan
Glasgow, Scotland
02/11/09
Email: g132yn@yahoo.co.uk

Hi im trying to find my gran, her name is mattie bonner, as far as i know she lives in the gorbals, if anyone has heard of her could you get in touch with me please x

Submitted by: Hollie Robertson
Glasgow, Scotland
02/11/09
Email: x.holldoll.x@hotmail.co.uk

Trying to contact Donald Robertson, Johnny Adams, Maureen Smith, all from Sandyfaulds street and went to Bellahouston Academy also Brian Giles and Philip Strang who lived in naburn street. Thanks

Submitted by: Tommy Kearney
Toronto, Canada
02/11/09
Email: tamkearney@mail.com

FAO Johnny Houghton, Thanks for the info on Jake sorry to hear he had passed away he was a good pal at school. Where did he move to when Sandyfaulds Street was demolished. J.H.

Submitted by: Jimmy Haggerty
Glasgow, Scotland
01/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

Thanks to Jim Patterson for reply regarding Jake Paterson of Sandyfaulds St

Submitted by: Jimmy Haggerty
Glasgow, Scotland
01/11/09
Email: Not Supplied

hi Tam nice to hear from you. I dont have a computer at the moment so my daughter let me borrow hers. My cousin Margaret Mack told me about the Gorbals site I think your sister and Margarets sister Barbara were friends I have a nice picture taken at my 60th 2 years ago with denis burns margaret mack myself and ian wiseman in it all from bogie. mags denis and all went to camden street as well I posted my msg on gorbals live from my friend jims house as we usually have a look at utube on a sunday night Jim has offered to scan the picture from my party and send it to you if you would like as he is a photographer he will make us all look 10yrs younger! I have 3 children 4 grandchildren and a full time job busy life What about you?

Submitted by: Rena Coyle
Glasgow, Scotland
01/11/09
Email: rena.coyle@hotmail.co.uk

Hi Billy Malcolm, send me your email and I will get in touch with Jack Keith The reason the stuff has my name on, is I copied and pasted jacks email to me on this site I have told him there have been some replies but I guess he has not responded Bye for now norrie

Submitted by: Norman McNamee
Glasgow, Scotland
01/11/09
Email: norman_mcnamee@hotmail.com

Hi J. Parker, give me your email address and I will send some photos of Buchan st school. Bye for now, norrie

Submitted by: Norman McNamee
Glasgow, Scotland
01/11/09
Email: norman_mcnamee@hotmail.com

Hi, Ann Docherty, Thanks please tell me how to see this photograph, other than joining the site how do i get to see the photo? Did you live in Cumberland street next to Teachers pub? Cheers Mel.

Submitted by: Melvin Bernstein
Glasgow, Scotland
01/11/09
Email: Not Supplied