April 2004

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Does anyone remember anyone with the surname Farrell who lived in Florence Street? This could be as far back as the 1930's and up to the 50's or 60's. My sister and I are trying to trace our dad's family. It's not much to go on, but its all we have. Thanks.

Submitted by: Ann Williams
Sheffield, UK
30/04/04
Email: yorkshirescot@hotmail.com
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Hi wee Betty, thanks for that. Yeah Patrick Cryans and I are related. I've been in contact with him via E-mail recently, I thought it was great finding a relative, but it was even better because his a real gem..... So thanks again Betty. Bob Kidd?? I'm not sure exactly who you are but seen as though you may be a relative of mine, could you please get in contact with me when you have some free time?

Submitted by: Kristal Lithgow,
Oz
29/04/04
Email: kristal_lee_83@yahoo.com
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DANNY FULLERTON RIP

Submitted by: Anonymous2
Glasgow, Scotland
29/04/04
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Hello, was just wondering if anyone remembers my fathers family, they came from the Gorbals too. Their surname is Murray, my dad was Hughie, uncle Bobby, aunties - Ellen, Carrie and Annie, thanks Isa.

Submitted by: Isa
England
29/04/04
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Hi ten quid. Yes I do have a brother acky. He lives in the states about 20 miles from me. If you like you can e-mail me as I don't know who you are. Thanks

Submitted by: James Steen
Toms River N.J, USA
28/04/04
Email: james.941@hotmail.com
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Hi kristal look this site Bob Kidd is your relation and I'm sure Patrick Cryans is too. I did send you an e-mail a few in s.a. Townsville and Illawarra. I am sending it through this site as I think other relations might read it. If you want to e-mail me its on this site awe ra best wee Betty.

Submitted by: Wee Betty
Oz
28/04/04
Email: jim.boyle@bigpond.com.au
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Hi I am trying to find some info on my late father Ramsay MacDonald. He was born in Glasgow in 1924 his mother died when he was 7 and he was then looked after by his aunt and uncle Grace & Peter Jackson who lived in Portugal Street. He lived there till he joined the army in the 1940s, does anyone know his best man Alexander Dunlop or the Rutherford family i.e. Ann, Margaret, Mazie and Ronald, or the Murdoch family the mom was Mini and daughters were Isabel, Myra, Nan and Betty? Any help would be appreaciated. Submitted by: Jean Lincolnshire 28/04/04 Hello, we are still looking and hoping to find a lady by the name of Jeesie/Ceelie Mcdonald, Mclaughlin, she had a daughter Mary in 65 in Govanhill and then later moved to Oatlands. She has not been seen since 67 and wondered if she was out there still, she was also in hospital for mental problems, if you know her or her family please contact me, many thanks Isa.

Submitted by: Isa
Glasgow, Scotland
28/04/04
Email: willma@ntlworld.com
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DANNY FULLERTON (Danny 'n' Snoopy) - sadly passed away peacefully on 27/04/04 age 51. His funeral will be held in St Lukes on Sat 1st May. All friends are welcome

Submitted by: Anonymous
28/04/04
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Looking for information about my Dad, Bobby Russell and Grandad, Dick Russell, we all lived up 73 Thistle St. Remember Maw Maggie, The Johnstones, the Crawfords, Mrs Coyle (mother of Danny & Tam fruitshop owners) and various others up and down the street from '55 to late '60's when I moved up to Govanhill. I am trying to put together a family tree, my Granny was Martha Irvine, I think we lived in the Tradeston/Centre St area before Thistle St. Same memories as everyone else, playing "fitbaw" in the street and getting "booked" by plains clothes cops, Peter the paperman, the dentist up above the bank at the corner of Rutherglen Rd and Crown St, getting the old "wally moulds" for chalk to draw on the walls and the lassies to make "beds", tents made out of old doors, midden bins and card board, penny candles, first kisses and slaps!!!! Anybody remembers me please get in touch, 'e'mail address, irv73@rogers.com, appreciate any info, c'mon the HI-HI!!!

Submitted by: Irvine Russell
Paris Ontario, Canada
28/04/04
Email: irv73@rogers.com
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Hi, could you please send me an e-mail and let me know if you got my messages. Thanks heaps Wee Betty.

Submitted by: Kristal Lithgow,
Oz
27/04/04
Email: kristal_lee_83@yahoo.com
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James Stein do you have a brother named acky if thats the right spelling came from around Rutherglen Rd, Ballater St area?
Submitted by: Ten quid
emigrant Oz
27/04/04
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Can anyone remember my father Ramsay MacDonald, lived in Portugal Street from around 1930's to mid 40's? Can anyone tell me which schools he would have attended between 1929-1938? After leaving school he used to deliver fish on a bike with a basket on the front - does anyone know what the shop was called? After that job he drove a van delivering grocery's then he joined the army, I can remember going to a shop and buying a 1d packet of broken crisps they were the good old days.

Submitted by: Jean
27/04/04
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Does anyone know the following people or what happened to them? Elizabeth Crockert Bennie (married to George), Annie Davidson Munn (married to George), Janet Roddan Mackenzie (married to Alexander), Isabella Crockert Lennox, John Lennox (married to Kate). The parents were John and Annie Lennox of Thistle Street. I am trying to find anyone who knows of Mary Low (nee Lennox) who was married to James Low. Thank you for your help, if you can.

Submitted by: M Creek (nee Keir)
Torpoint, Cornwall
26/04/04
Email: s.creek@btinternet.com
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I wonder if anyone knows about my grandfather Jimmy McEwan and his wife whose last name was Hill. They had 2 children William and Jemima that they gave up to fostercare. Jimmy lived in Glasgow in the 1940's. He was a labourer and I think his mother lived in Rothesay. I think he remarried and had a son. He also belonged to a Masonic lodge. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you Robert Boyle

Submitted by: Robert Boyle
Mine Hill NJ, US
26/04/04
Email: rwboyle@optonline.net
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Anybody remember me - Tam or my brother Ritchie Hannon from 23 Devon Street 1964-74. Went to st. Johns primary at the same time the flats were getting built next door. Some names from the past are Eddy McCafferty, Jamie O'Donnel, John Docherty, Wullie Connoly, Marie Lorraine Gallacher.

Submitted by: Tam Hannon
Hiddenhausen, Germany
24/04/04
Email: tamhann22@aol.com
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Hi does anyone remember my father he was born in 1924 in the Gorbals, his mother was Catherine who died when he was seven. He was brought up by his aunt and uncle Grace & Peter Jackson. I think there was another sister called Molly, and he had several cousins Jessie who still lives in Perth but doesn't reply to my letters. There was a Duncan but he passed away a few years ago, I am so desperate to trace my roots so any help would be much appreciated.

Submitted by: Jean Sleaford,
Lincs
23/04/04
Email: jgcolli@aol.com
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Could anyone on the site get in touch? I am looking for an old friend Peter Connelly. He used to live in Lawmoor St and moved to McNeil St. Would be grateful for any info. Thanks

Submitted by: James Steen
Toms River N.J, USA
23/04/04
Email: james.941@hotmail.com
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Can anyone help with the following family: Andrew Sclanders lived in Gorbals with his wife Mary (nee Campbell) and 12 children. Andrew died in 1872 and Mary died in 1853. Thanks, Don Wilson.

Submitted by: Don Wilson
Nelson, New Zealand
23/04/04
Email: timatanga@clear.net.nz
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Hi Wee Betty. Thanks for the information. My mother was really excited as she didn't know she had any relatives in Australia.
Submitted by: Kristal Lithgow,
Oz
23/04/04
Email: kristal_lee_83@yahoo.com
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I have been at home just recently and sat outside what used to be the Elizabethan Bar, remebering fondly many good nights, singers, friends and staff. Anyone remember wee Barney & Davey Cousins? I know this isn't the old Gorbals but it still has great memories for me. My sister ELLEN KAVANAGH AND I used to join in with the sing songs every week with many others.... AWE THE GOOD AULD DAYS WHEN A COULD DRINK MANY SPECIAL BREWS. I've a hard job on noo drinking typhoo withoot gettin oot a breath at age 52. Still the memories are grand. Glad to hear from anyone who remembers singalongs in the Lizzie, The Lantern, The Riverside The Clelland. LOVED THOSE HAZY DAYS. Bye for now Trisha Kavanagh-Hall.

Submitted by: Trisha Kavanagh
Doncaster, England
22/04/04
Email: bobpat25@aol.com
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Hi this is a very long shot but does anyone remember a Grace & Peter Jackson they lived @ 120 Portugal St? They were my great aunt & uncle, they brought my father up when his mother Catherine died. My dads name was Ramsay MacDonald, the last time I remember visiting them would be around 1955.

Submitted by: Jean Collishaw
Sleaford, Lincs
22/04/04
Email: jgcolli@aol.com
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To John Coggans - are you the same J.C that went to St vincent de pauls mat easter Hill street? TC Submitted by: Anonymous 22/04/04 Wis that John S who posted that note aboot Dan Fullerton? Is it the same guy of Brigton "Billy" being very ill in the Vicky? Anyway an old x "cumby" guy wishes him all the best and a speedy recovery there are no hard feelings at this time of life.

Submitted by: Anonymous 2
21/04/04
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To wee Betty of Oz. The names mentioned are cousins of mine, my dads name was George Kidd who was a coalman during the war. His brothers were Stewart, Eddie, James and Joe and his two sisters were Susan and Bridget. Thank you for the reply. Bob

Submitted by: Bob Kidd
London, UK
21/04/04
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Looking for anyone who may remember my relatives who stayed in Oxford St, Gorbals St and surrounding areas. They were Annie and Patrick Meehan, William and Sabina Connelly, Frank Kazlaukas known as Frank Ross and Alana McNeil or Lee. Many thanks Janie McAreavey.

Submitted by: Janie McAreavey
Glasgow, Scotland
20/04/04
Email: Janie52001@yahoo.co.uk
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Hi Wee Betty, you wrote saying you might be related to Pat Cryans. I am also looking for info on the Cryans family and could possibly be related to you. My grandfather was James Cryans born in 1926 and was 1 of 10 children. His fathers name was John Cryans and mothers name was Agnes. Some of his sibblings would include Peter, George, Isabelle, Peggy, Thomas (Tommy) and there was also a Huey. I'm not quite sure of the other names. If you can help me, could you please e-mail me at kristal_lee_83@yahoo.com. Thanks Betty.

Submitted by: Kristal Sydney,
Australia
20/04/04
Email: kristal_lee_83@yahoo.com
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To Bob Kidd from wee Betty - George's fathers name was Tommy Kidd their offsprings names are Tommy, James, Ester, Sadie and George. Hope this helps you Bob.

Submitted by: Wee Betty
Oz
20/04/04
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DANNY FULLERTON - is very sick in Victoria Infirmary ward 17. 19/04/04

Submitted by: Anonymous
19/04/04
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Lived in Florence Street & Portugal Street from 1931 - 1964. Married Sadie Smith in 1951 who died sadly in 1978. Friends were Tam McKenna, Billy Bisland, Joe McLean, Kenna Robertson & the Kennys. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me including any of my family from Canada! Submitted by: Billy Todd Glasgow, Scotland 19/05/04 Email: bobetodd@hotmail.com Pat Cryans - I maybe your cousin or aunty from Hutchesontown. I put a note in this site before but didn't put CRYANS on it and if names are familiar I will give my email wee Betty.

Submitted by: Wee Betty
Oz
19/04/04
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Hello, can anyone tell me what Hutchensontown would have been like in 1871. My Great Grandfather, David Nairn was born at 40 Rose st, Hutchensontown in 1871. Was this an industrial area?

Submitted by: Nairn Auckland,
New Zealand
15/04/04
Email: kerry.stefnairn@xtra.co.nz
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To wee Betty of oz just read your anecdotes regarding George Kidd and Nellie Cryans. Who was Georges father if you know can you please come back to me? Thanks

Submitted by: Bob Kidd
London
15/04/04
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Trying tae find a cousen Tommy Boyle fae Sandifauld st. Bro Pat, Jimmy, Harry hivnea heard of him in over 40 years went tae massachusettes usa. A sent a letter came back unknown in his 60's noo as weans we hid fun but sadly things change. If ye read this Tommy geis a note on this page i'll gie ye ma e-mail then put on here an the cranks gie me striff ok awe the best Jimmy.

Submitted by: Jimmy ten quid
emigrant Oz
15/04/04
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Hi Pat this Betty maybe your relative. Our family all came from the area, all Hawkers; Paddy, Nelly, Lizzy, Hughy, John, and James. Isa sold the fruit wulks an stalls in Barraland some came to oz from the 50's & 60's. Younger went to England George Kidd, Nellies son if this rings a bell contact me awe the best wee Betty.

Submitted by: Wee Betty
Oz
14/04/04
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone remembers Joe & Jenny Dodd who imigrated to Australia in 1953-54. I was born at Warwick St in 1948, I had 1 brother Arthur and 3 sisters, Sadie, Jeanette and Wendy, mum was pregnant when we left Scotland.

Submitted by: Dodd
Glasgow, Scotland
14/04/04
Email: cloreid2000@billythe.brat.com.au
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Searching for some of my brother Laurie McCabes wee friends when we lived in the Gorbals in the 1940's. Junior Sweeny, Tony Collie, Jo Tohill, McQuaid, Ester Herrit we lived at 121 Lawmoor St. I was born there in 1946, our parents were Mary and James McCabe if anyone has any info that would be great cheers Norma.

Submitted by: Norma Larkin (nee McCabe)
Auckland, New Zealand
14/04/04
Email: norma@edl.co.nz
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Hi there this website brings back so many memories of 'the good auld days'. I'm Betty Cantley, was just wondering if anyone can remember me or any of my family. I used to be Betty Bagan before I married James 'JIM' Cantley. I had one sister Ellen and 4 brothers; George, Leslie, Robert and Jim. Looking for people or friends that know me. I had 4 kids, 2 boys and 2 girls - Karen, Theresa, Kevin and Tony. I have 10 grandweans now and am about to become a great grandmother for the first time. Kevin married Karen Philbin and had 3 kids. Karen married Franny Murray and had 2 kids. Franny died and now she has 2 kids with Steven Tinney. Theresa married Peter Comiskey and had 2 kids Jamie and Natasha. Tony married Therese McLafferty who had Clare. Tony died and she now has two other kids Ryan and Georgia. Please email me if you know any of my family or the Comiskeys? I don't have my own email address so e-mail to gorbals_bhoy_2004@hotmail.com and my grandson will pass them on! Looking forward to hearing from you's all. luv Betty P.S - me and most of my family are still living in the sunny Gorbals. I live at Braehead Street and so does my son Kevin and his family and my daughter Theresa and her family, my daughter Karen stays in Crown Street.

Submitted by: Betty Cantley
Glasgow, Scotland
13/04/04
Email: gorbals_bhoy_2004@hotmail.com
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Looking for any info on the CRYANS of Hutchesontown?

Submitted by: Patrick Cryans
Rayleigh Essex, UK
12/04/04
Email: pat@pcryans.fsnet.co.uk
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Can anyone tell me the name of a hardware shop that was at the corner of Caledonia Rd and Crown Street? If anyone can help. Submitted by: P Welsh Glasgow, Scotland 11/04/04 Email: p.welsh2@ntlworld.com Pat O'Connor lost your address feel like an ******. Please get back to me!

Submitted by: Jas Miller
Glasgow, Scotland
11/04/04
Email: cablejointer@hotmail.com
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Does anyone remember the Shearer Family 1920's - 1950's? They lived on Herbison St (sp?). Children were David, Margaret (My Mother), James, John, Sarah. Their cousins were the McLean's and the Dunn's. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by: Moira Langley
B.C, Canada
11/04/04
Email: mgale@shaw.ca
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I was born in Glasgow and lived at 21 Crown Street. We were a big family of which I am the oldest born In 1944. My father Daniel McGougan was the local coalman with his horse & cart he also worked a second job at the Crownie Cinema in Crown Street facing Galloways Butchers in Clelland Street. My Grandpa & Grannie lived on the top flat of 21, we lived underneath I went to St Luke's then St Bonaventure's. I stayed there until we moved to Castlemilk when I was 17. I have 5 Brothers and 3 sisters. Daniel, Michael, James, Tony and Gerald and the girls were Rosemary, Bernadette and Sadie. I still have great memories of my time in Gorbals. If anyone remembers me or my family they can contact me at my email address. My Grandpa's name was also Daniel but everyone knew him as wee Danny, cheers.

Submitted by: Thomas McGougan
Glasgow, Scotland
10/04/04
Email: thomas.mcgougan@ntlworld.com
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My Mum's name was Isa Smith and she and her 3 brothers lived at 228 Naburn Street until 1946 when they moved to Caledonia Road. My Nana came from Naburn Street and her maiden name was McFarlane. I was born in 1950 and lived at 275 Caledonia Road until 1956 when I moved to Ballater Street. I remember Caledonia Road really well. We lived next to Wordsworth's shop. My Nana and Granda lived next close at 269. My grandparents were May and James Smith. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers any of my family.

Submitted by: May Farries (Kelly)
Sydney, Australia
07/04/04
Email: mayandfrank@optusnet.com.au
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Beth Hugh McDermott owned the hairdressers in Crown st. and one in Eglinton St in the early fifties, I don't think he was you're uncle if so we are cousins I went to Camden St school. Awe the best Jimmy Submitted by: Jimmy ten quid emigrant Australia 04/04/04 My mum and brother lived at 128 Nicholson st 1952-1962. They were Isa and Michael Silos, she later married my father Alex Burton and had another 3 children Marion, Alan and Mary, Michael went to Adelphi school and Marion went to Buchan st. Although I was young I remember some neighbours the Crossen family, Alan Gillan, and the Stooksis family if you remember our family drop me a line ....ps I love this site its great

Submitted by: Mary Lloyd
Cumbernauld, Scotland
04/04/04
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Like to add more details to my search request for my close friend Jimmy Burns who lived south side of glasgow - I was born l932 at 371 Caledonia rd till early 50s. Jimmy lived in Clydebank with his wife Mary and 2 baby sons in the late 50's, he worked for Stevens shipyard as a cabinet maker and may have become a prison guard at Barlinnie Prison in the 60's. His brother Malcolm Burns was an optican in Glasgow. We have tried every way to find him without success and hope this site will be successful - he will be 69 or 70 now. Thank you for any information you may be able to give us. We have been in the U.S.A. since l958 but my memories of my childhood in the Gorbals are strong. Gerry Burke

Submitted by: Gerald Burke
Cape Cod, Massachusetts U.S.A
03/04/04
Email: carole.burke@att.net
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For Patricia Kavanagh, I know your family well. My wee cousin is married on to Rab. I knew Annie, Minnie, Andy, Rose, Helen, Jimmy. I think your granda was mentioned in the Benny Lynch story if I can recall. Haven't been on this site for a while hope you see my message. I tried to phone May but they weren't in. Are you Minnies lassie?

Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay
Glasgow, Scotland
02/04/04
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.com
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Here's some great sites to meet old friends and new ones too, all from glasgow. http://www.cgi2you.com/cgi-bin/message. ... hatdo=view, http://glasgowguide.co.uk/ggbb/, http://glesgapals.proboards19.com/

Submitted by: Isa
02/04/04
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I forgot to put my e-mail address on my message yesterday. If anyone knows Sandra Hendersons address, please e-mail me. Thank you for the memories to all who posted here.

Submitted by: Andrea
Port Coquitlam, Canada
02/04/04
Email: gama-f@shaw.ca
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I replied to someone asking about old photographs and I told her she could look at the Mitchell Library site. I also told the person that I had some old photographs. I could copy them and send them but I forgot to send my email address. I also paint pictures of old Glasgow. My mum's got loads of paintings of old Pollokshaws on her wall, our family were all born there.

Submitted by: Elizabeth Pickering
Cambridge, England
01/04/04
Email: rayandlizpickering1@ntlworld.com
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I was born in Pollokshaws in the old tenements. I knew a couple of people from the Gorbals. Someone asked where to get some old pictures from. Mitchell Library has good old photographs and I have quite a lot. I paint old scenes from Glasgow, tenements, Barras, Gorbals, any area in fact. Although I live in England now, my family still live in the South Side, I try and get up there as much as possible. It will always be my first home.

Submitted by: Elizabeth Pickering
Cambridge, England
01/04/04
Email: rayandlizpickering1@ntlworld.com
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I remember the haidressers "gerrards" I worked there at the female part on Saturdays and used to get my hair cut in the gents part as was the style then. The girl who ran the ladies section was called " Isla " I was born in Camden St facing the school. My name was Betty McDermott.

Submitted by: Beth
Cambuslang, Scotland
01/04/04
Email: bethrob47@hotmail.com
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Hi I just wanted to say thank you for this wonderful site. My family all come from Glasgow and its just great reading these stories. Not a day goes by when I don't pop in to check for new stories. Keep up the great work.

Submitted by: Kristal
NSW, Australia
01/04/04
Email: kristal_lee83@yahoo.com
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I lived at 345 lawmoor St. from 1950 until 1962 before moving to Castlemilk. Anyone remember the Gillon family? My friend Sandra Henderson lived in Mathieson St, she had a brother Ian and a sister Elizabeth? Is there anyone who can tell me how she is. I would really like to hear how she is getting on. I loved reading all the ancedotes of people growing up in the Gorbals. It brought back a lot of good memories.

Submitted by: Andrea
Port Coquitlam
01/04/04
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