I lived in Caledonia Road and went to Bonnies, used to hang around with Tony McGill while at school, after that I went around with Wullie Tierney and Eddie Pie.Aanyone remember me?
Submitted by: Eddie F.
Paignton, England
31/03/11
Email: irv73@rogers.comirv73@rogers.com
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F.A.O. Irving Goldstein - In answer to your question, do I remember "Big Barbara Black"? I can honestly say no, remember very few females from Bogey as we were kept seperate except for a few classes. Rhoda Oddy was in my art class - don't think she is even in "Friends". I am trying to gather names from schools, Gorbals, Strathbungo and even the street where I grew up, 73 Thistle Street. When I have a list and your e'mail address, I'll send it. Had it all once before in my computer then it crashed. Anyway getting ready to visit Cuba again - it's like you lot visiting Spain or Italy, getting ready for the summer and the "old timers" fitbaw !!! Keep in touch, Irvine.
Submitted by: Irvine Russell
Ontario, Canada
31/03/11
Email: irv73@rogers.comirv73@rogers.com
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Does anybody remember the Liddell family that Lived in 100 Sandyfauld Street? The family members where John Liddell, Susan Liddell Nee Gilligan and their children John Liddell aka Jack, Harry Liddell, Patricia Liddell, Robert Liddell, Jessie Liddell, William Liddell aka Wullie and James Liddell. James Liddell was my father and was born 17.05.1940 and left Scotland when he was only 16 years of age with a friend of his and became a Deep Sea Fisherman onboard the Boston Exploreer that used to be the Aberdeen Exploreer. Would love to know more about my father and his family as he past away on the 31.01.1979 when I was only 3 months old and never got the chance to know or meet his family.
Submitted by: Sean William Liddell
Ontario, Canada
29/03/11
Email: seanybear2007@hotmail.comseanybear2007@hotmail.com
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Wondering if anyone can tell me what a Glasgow Kiely is? My late mum was born in the Gorbals and I was talking to someone and they mentioned it, something about that's what woman from the Gorbals were called. He shut up quick smart when I said my mum was from there. Any help appreciated.
Mary Submitted by: Mary Edwards
Clifton Springs, Australia
28/03/11
Email: geoffreyedwards2@bigpond.comgeoffreyedwards2@bigpond.com
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I came from Hallside Street went to Camden Street School then Adelphi, then moved to Blackhill when I was 12. My aunt worked in the peanut shop in Clelland Street. I remember the Palace, the Paragon, the Ritz, the Calder and the Majestic, which was known as the Stix, the chippy in Cally Road was the Havana. I lived in Hallside Street from 1943-1955, with many fond memories.
Submitted by: Billy Johnstone
Manchester, England
28/03/11
Email: billyjohnstone@hotmail.co.ukbillyjohnstone@hotmail.co.uk
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Does anyone remember R. and J. Dick who made all types of belting for driving machinery. I worked there just at the start of the war. I lived in Wolseley Street and I walked to work over the green wooden bridge then across Glasgow Green. If I remember right R. and J. Dicks wasn't far from Templetons Carpet work.
Submitted by: Robert McCurley
St. Peter Port, Guernsey
27/03/11
Email: weejimmy81@hotmail.comweejimmy81@hotmail.com
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I left a message on here a couple of years ago re. any info on my ancestors Stepehen Burns and Mary Kelly. Through that, a cousin got in touch. His name is Andrew Burns - he lives in Canada. Unfortunately my computer broke down and I have lost touch with him. If anybody knows him, or Andrew reads this himself, please get in touch. Thanks.
Submitted by: Sandra Burns
Fauldhouse, Scotland
27/03/11
Email: sandra.burns@hotmail.comsandra.burns@hotmail.com
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Hi - any of you old timers out there remember a guy called Owen McManus? He died at work. He worked in Dixon Blazes and was gassed - died in 1947. Does anybody remember him? I guess it was in the Daily Record. I am his son - I was born the day he died. Matthew McManus.
Submitted by: Matthew McManus
Glasgow, Scotland
26/03/11
Email: matty47@bigpond.commatty47@bigpond.com
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Looking for Mary B. Lynch or family from Govanhill - lived there 1971. Please can anyone help? My name is Jean Lynch. Thanks.
Submitted by: Terri
Glasgow, Scotland
25/03/11
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Further to my enquiry about South Stirling Street, the correct names turns out to be Stirling Street South and it was changed to Kilbarchan Street. Does anyone know where Kilbarchan Street was in the Gorbals? Thank you.
Submitted by: Anonymous
Glasgow, Scotland
24/03/11
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Does anyone remember Jack Seenan's in Cumberland Street. It was the local undertaker. A friend of mine was walking past it once and saw a guy who was a wee bit drunk push open the door and enquire if they had any empty boxes. Cheers.
Submitted by: Frank Young
Glasgow, Scotland
24/03/11
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My mother was born in South Stirling Street. It was right behind the Bedford pictures. It was still there when I was growing up it was there until they started pulling the Gorbals apart.
Submitted by: Marie Kelly
Gainsville, USA
22/03/11
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Joseph Hughes - George Cross 23rd March, 2011 is the 65th Anniversary of the death of Private Joseph Hughes, R.A.S.C. A Gorbals resident and only nineteen years old, Joseph Hughes was stationed at Lymun Barracks in Hong Kong where he was involved in clearing the aftermath of the war, including landmines. He was driving a 3 ton vehicle carrying ammunition and explosives into the magazine area at the Barracks. As the vehicle was entering the storage area, it started to smoulder and caught fire. Knowing full well that his truck could explode at any moment, Joseph did everything in his power to put out the fire, firstly by trying to remove the burning camouflage netting, then by using fire extinguishers. Unfortunately the truck blew up and two days later Joseph died of his injuries. Joseph was subsequently awarded the George Cross for gallantry and is remembered by those in his regiment and the Hong Kong holiday village which is now situated where Lymun barracks used to be. Here in Glasgow and the Gorbals in particular, few have heard of Joseph and his heroism. A plaque containing a replica of the George Cross medal awarded to Joseph Hughes, and a brief summary of his bravery (including photograph) is now hanging inside the entrance (to the right) of the St. Francis Centre, 405 Cumberland Street in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. It is fitting that this should be in the area where Joseph was born and will be a place that people can pay their respects to a brave young soldier who gave his life for so many others. This was made possible by the efforts to have him remembered by Joseph' cousin Irene Finn and with the help of Glasgow City Councillor James Mutter (HUTCHESONTOWN WARD 66) and Mr George Donnachie of the RASC/RCT Association. The following poem was written by Elsa Beattie in memory of a brave young soldier.
JOSEPH HUGHES - GEORGE CROSS - FOR A HERO WAS HE
Joseph Hughes gave his life for his Service Corps "Brothers" his the ultimate price to save so many others. Just a lad from the Gorbals how proud we should be of that brave young soldier for a hero was he. His fear and his pain we can only surmise how he must have suffered in his sacrifice. With esteem his name spoken as it always will be by his comrades-in-arms of the RASC. In death then young Joseph his actions rewarded for his gallantry a George Cross awarded. His body lies cold far away, in the earth but let's bring his soul home to the place of his birth. Each act of remembrance brings Joseph back home to the land of his fathers his spirit will come. So let's always remember with a thought, or a prayer Joseph Hughes from the Gorbals and his courage so rare. ©ELSA J BEATTIE
Submitted by: Elsa Beattie
Glasgow, Scotland
21/03/11
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F.A.O. A.A. - You missed out St. Bonaventure's Primary and Secondary, Hayfield Primary and Buchan Street Primary. As you said, I bet I've missed one or two others as well.
Submitted by: Frank Young
Glasgow, Scotland
20/03/11
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Hullo Gorbals folk. Scotland play the mighty Brazil at football this week end but not at Hampden Hark where we can all enjoy but they are playing in England!! Anyone know why we are playing our home game in London? I can't afford the fare!!
Submitted by: Billy Malcom
Glasgow, Scotland
20/03/11
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How is everyone? Good I hope. I see posts coming from all over, USA, Australia, Canada....you Gorbalites are everywhere! Me, well I have been to Rouken Glen, Troon, Saltcoats, and the Barras. That's my lot. Never left Bonnie Scotland - I wid miss my square sausages, mince totties and my occasional wee dram so unless I win the lottery "Hame el dae me" and good ol' thoughts of my times down Nicholson Street ,going to the Colly or the Bedford, maybe to the Palace, then of course dancing at the Palais, Lyceem or the Plaza. Those are fond memories. Hi Agnes. How are you?
Submitted by: Georgie Porgie
Glasgow, Scotland
19/03/11
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I am form the west of Ireland and I am trying to trace any family or friends of the the Gammell family who lived in Crown Street before and after WWII. Jack Gammell who had, I think, six daughters and one son who was called Jacky. The two oldest sisters went to America and Grace who married into the Kelly family, Betty married into the McFadden family, Margaret (RIP 1981) who married Martin Geraghty (RIP 1979) (these are my grandparents) and then moved back to County Mayo. Norah and Jacky were in the navy during WWII. Ive been told he was decorated for bravery. Does anyone know of this family? Please get in touch. I know they don't know we exist and sure they would love to know they have still family in Mayo. There's a chance that my mother may have cousins that are still alive that she has never met. My mother is 83. Please help if you can.
Submitted by: David
Nottingham, England
18/03/11
Email: reidterry64@gmail.comreidterry64@gmail.com
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Does anyone remember the Dunvegan pub at the corner of Hospital Street and Cumberland Street? Stayed there until 1961 when I got married to Donald McIsaac. Went to St. Lukes then Bonnies. My maiden name is Dailly.
Submitted by: Betty McIsaac
Glasgow, Scotland
17/03/11
Email: bettymcisaac@yahoo.co.ukbettymcisaac@yahoo.co.uk
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Hello all. We are working on a new BBC 2 show called "The Reel History of Britain" and we would be very keen to speak to anyone who might have memories of themselves or there family either working in the shipyards in 1930's or 40's or anyone whose family might have been affected by pre-world war II housing clearances in what might have been called slum areas. If you can help I'd be very keen to hear from you. Best regards, Gordon.
Submitted by: Gordon Hart
Manchester, England
17/03/11
Email: gordon.hart@bbc.co.ukgordon.hart@bbc.co.uk
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F.A.O. Frank Ford in Australia - please contact me at my new e-mail address.
Submitted by: Jimmy Haggerty
Glasgow, Scotland
16/03/11
Email: jimhaggerty18@gmail.comjimhaggerty18@gmail.com
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Quoted: "Anyone remember Hayfield School? Irene Robertson Ann Jean Noble Marjory Peter Warren Renwick Sammy. Left Mathieson Street in 1960 and went to live in South Nitshill."
Submitted by: Arthur Cox
East Kilbride, Scotland
14/03/11
Email: arthurcox@blueyonder.co.ukarthurcox@blueyonder.co.uk
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Did anyone work at Tempelton's in the 60's in Brigton? Also my dad was a cooper in sooside for years James O'Neill. Love Anne.
Submitted by: Anne Brannan
St. Catherines, Canada
14/03/11
Email: anneb44@hotmail.comanneb44@hotmail.com
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F.A.O. Anonymous - East Stirling Street was indeed off Bedford Street behind the cinema. It changed it's name to Kilbarchan Street round about 1922. I hope this helps. Be lucky. Pat.
Submitted by: Pat Holland
London, England
14/03/11
Email: patlyonsholland@hotmail.co.ukpatlyonsholland@hotmail.co.uk
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I can't knock the Gorbals. I use to deliver milk there for the Ayrshire farmers. Terrific people in ther Gorbals - always gave you two bob tip - loved them. Left Glasgow in 1959.
Submitted by: Jimmy Armstrong
Brisbane, Australia
14/03/11
Email: jimarmstrong2@bigpond.comjimarmstrong2@bigpond.com
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Hi. I was born in 1955 at 100 Naburn Street. I was known as Patsy Wilson and my mum was Patsy and was Dr Freedlanders receptionist. My dad was Danny and he was a brikie also born 100 Naburn Street. My brother was Danny and my big sister Anne. We moved to Pollok in 1964 and a few weeks later the close fell down. Does anyone remember my mum or dad or family? We used to play in the graveyard and Dixons Blazes. I trained at the Vicky, joined the navy and came to Plymouth, but you can take the girl out of the Gorbals but not the Gorbals out of the girl.
Submitted by: Trisha Bolt (nee Wilson)
Plymouth, England
13/03/11
Email: trishabolt@blueyonder.co.uktrishabolt@blueyonder.co.uk
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The pub at the corner opposite Shawfield was the Wee Mill Bar near Jennie's Burn. Later it was owned by Joe McBride the Celtic player. When we were young we used to wait there on the dogs night and beg the lucky punters for coppers and always did well. If you thought your grandweans did something like that now, you would kill them. We also did 'polis watch' at the tossing school up the road from it in Molls Myre, and always got a bung there as well. I might be wrong but the Office pub might now be known as the Kiloran Bar. It is right under the old railway bridge.
Submitted by: Norrie Ross
Bellshill, Scotland
13/03/11
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F.A.O. Leanne Geschwind - Is your letter in Serbo-Croat? Perplexed, Castlemilk.
Submitted by: Wee Shooie
Glasgow, Scotland
12/03/11
Email: momat@paradise.net.nzmomat@paradise.net.nz
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Blythswood Shipyard - Looking for anyone who may have or had someone who worked in the Blythswood Shipyards between 1950- 1956.
Submitted by: Mo
New Zealand
11/03/11
Email: momat@paradise.net.nzmomat@paradise.net.nz
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Wondered if anyone remembered my grandparents, Pat and Kate McGranachan, 64b Florence Street, Gorbals; facing John Adams Tavern, Ballater Street, close next to the clinic and across from Adelphi School. Children Charlie, Cathy and Margaret McGranachan (my late mother) also father's family Fultons (Thistle Street/Hospital Street) from late 40's onwards any information welcome.
Submitted by: John Fulton
Cumbernauld, Scotland
10/03/11
Email: john.fulton56@yahoo.comjohn.fulton56@yahoo.com
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Hi - Cameron Russell here born at Hickman Street in Glasgow in 1939 and been in Australia since 1956. Looking for info regarding my father who was born in 1912 and lived in Wolesley Street and my mum was born in 1918 and lived in Silver Fir Street with the hope of expanding my family tree efforts. We left Glasgow in 1950 and moved to Strathyre for a while, then to Glenisla, then Trinafour and then off to Australia
Submitted by: Cameron Russell
Toowoomba, Australia
09/03/11
Email: camboy@optusnet.com.aucamboy@optusnet.com.au
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F.A.O. Derek Hunter - You could be thinking of the Co-Op which I thought was on Rutherglen Road. Me and my brother went along every Friday after school for my mum's messages and was mesmerised by the wee tubes racing along the wires to the office, then it came back with your change.
Submitted by: Anne Smith
Glasgow, Scotland
08/03/11
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Is there a site for tracing family tree other than ancestry which I tried? My grandparents from Lithuiania stayed in Gorbals where we where all brought up. Would be grateful for any info. Thanks. Submitted by: Grace
Glasgow, Scotland
08/03/11
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Trying to find out information about the Mitchell's who resided at 65 Warwick Street - 1940s?
Submitted by: Jo Mitchell
Fife, Scotland
08/03/11
Email: jokdy@hotmail.co.ukjokdy@hotmail.co.uk
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Hi Colin Miller - there was a bar close to Shawfield, not sure of the name Wee Barrel, Wee Mill may well have been the name. It was called Chancers when it was demolished along with all the rest of Oatlands.
Hi D.O.B., the office was demolished many years ago, I have a photo of it if it's of interest. Norrie.
Submitted by: Norman McNamee
Glasgow, Scotland
08/03/11
Email: norman_mcnamee@hotmail.comnorman_mcnamee@hotmail.com
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F.A.O. Frank Ford in Australia - Hi Frank somone hacked into my old email address and I have since been refused access to it by hotmail. Contact me at my new email address. Jimmy.
Submitted by: James Haggerty
Glasgow, Scotland
07/03/11
Email: jimhaggerty18@gmail.comjimhaggerty18@gmail.com
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Thanks to everyone who replied about the hair work. I thought that was the reason for it being called the coffin work but wasn't sure. Trying to imagine how it looked standing over at St. Lukes. Anyway, lots of people still around that worked there. Hello Rita, that was lovely you met up with Amelia.
Submitted by: Christina Philbin
London, England
07/03/11
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Tried to contact Rab Curley - email rejected Rab. Would like to hear from you.
Submitted by: Billy McFall
Glasgow, Scotland
07/03/11
Email: wmcfall@btopenworld.comwmcfall@btopenworld.com
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F.A.O. Rab Curley - There are a few of Salisbury Street still alive and kicking. All my family, the Welshes from number 27 and 15 brothers, name was Pat and I have twin sisters, Catherine and Mary and an older sister Annie who went about with May Scotland (dead) and Cathie Friel. Also I see Annie Burrell from up 18. Margaret Kyle last time I heard lived in Millport and the Gallaghers who lived up number 25. My brother still meets Chic Powers and Billy McFaulds from Cavendish Street. There maybe more in other parts of the country. Amelia.
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay nee Welsh
Glasgow, Scotland
06/03/11
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.comameliamckinlay@msn.com
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F.A.O. Auld Oatlander - Many thanks for the info on the Peebles family. Going to Edinburgh later this week to check the records so will have a better idea.
F.A.O. Amelia - Thanks for the info about the Peebles'. The name Herbert Peebles has come to mind. Does that mean anything to you? Also have a Mena Peebles who married a James Tominey - think she had a brother John. Will check out the Mary Torrance connection when I'm in Edinburgh.
Submitted by: Phil
Perth, Scotland
06/03/11
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F.A.O. Wee Brian - I e-mailed you a photo of Gilmour's, but it wouldn't deliver to the e-mail address you gave. Sorry.
Submitted by: Rose Doyle
Donegal, Ireland
06/03/11
Email: rosedoyle1@hotmail.comrosedoyle1@hotmail.com
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To Rab Curley - I'm one of the old yins. William O'Sullivan - we ran about together as kids along with others like Billy Spence and John Graham. Hope you remember me. You could send me an e-mail and let me know how you are doing. Cheers.
Submitted by: William O'Sullivan
Frankston, Australia
06/03/11
Email: william.osullivan5@bigpond.com.auwilliam.osullivan5@bigpond.com.au
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In response to Rose Doyle's note about there being a group on Facebook called The Dampies, I've tried to find the group with no success? Is there anymore information you could give me as I grew up in the dampies. Thanks.
Submitted by: Josey
Glasgow, Scotland
05/03/11
Email: joglasgow@hotmail.comjoglasgow@hotmail.com
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Looking for friend in Gorbals back 1971.
Submitted by: Tez
Ayrshire, Scotland
04/03/11
Email: terryshairsalon@live.co.ukterryshairsalon@live.co.uk
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I think I rubbed a couple of people up the wrong way about the schools. When I answered the postings I thought the guy was speaking about primary schools not secondary (my mistake). That's why I mentioned Holycross and the other couple of schools in that area. I knew children went to "Bonnies" or other schools so I apologise but I do have a lot of SENIOR moments so once again SORRY for the mix up. Don't want the site to be going back to the way it was with everyone argie bargeing.
For the person asking about South Stirling Street - it changed to Kilbarchan Street which was off 79 Bedford Street. Nearest main road was 111 Eglington Street. Hope this helps you. Amelia.
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay nee Welsh
Glasgow, Scotland
04/03/11
Email: ameliamckinlay@msn.comameliamckinlay@msn.com
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Hi to anonymous. I have a brother called John - also Michael and Leo.
Submitted by: Cathy Gartlan
Co. Meath, Ireland
04/03/11
Email: tinaxgriffin @hotmail.comtinaxgriffin @hotmail.com
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F.A.O. Anonymous. South Stirling Street was indeed off Bedford Street behind the Bedford Cinema, then it changed to Kilbarchan Street around 1922. I hope this helps.
I remember the Office Bar well with obbie big Rab Pillens - it was the only pub that we got. Pat.
Submitted by: Pat Holland
London, England
04/03/11
Email: patlyonsholland@hotmail.co.ukpatlyonsholland@hotmail.co.uk
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Hi Derek. I lived in Salisbury Street - born 1939 so you probably won't remember me. I think you lived across the road from me. I lived at no 33 top flat facing the street. I think up your close were the Friels and the McAndrews, and the Scotlands and the Sullivans lived up the next close to you. Ann McAndrew was my cousin and my pal. I went to Abbotsford and Strathbungo schools. Amelia Welsh who writes a lot on this forum comes from Salisbury too so you will probably remember her. Great memories. Cathie x
P.S. Sorry Rab don't know why I called you Derek. Old age creeping in, I think I looked at the top post and the name Derek stuck in my mind. x
Submitted by: Cathie
Blackpool, England
04/03/11
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I don't remember the rails and wires in McPherson's Stores but I do remember them in Inglis's in Crown Street. I was always fascinated with it. The money was put into a glass or metal tube and would go zooming off - it was brilliant. McPherson's Stores was between Lawmoor Street and Mathieson Street but nearer Lawmoor Street. It always smelled of disinfectant and paraffin. Do you not think that smells bring back memories more vividly than anything else? Cheers.
Submitted by: Frank Young
Glasgow, Scotland
04/03/11
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As a young plasterer, I worked on the ill-fated E-blocks in Crown Street. I remember looking on in envy at these huge developments and their enclosed walkways and smart apartments. I said to myself, one day I will walk past these blocks in the future and say : Hey! I helped construct these! Sad to say, my dream never came true. The last time I walked through the Gorbals they were finally being demolished. I'm nearly 60 now, I was born in Bedford Street before I married and moved to Ayrshire in 1976. I've lost touch with the Gorbals, but keep in touch via the excellent photographs from Urbanglasgow.com website.
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Submitted by: N.Ferry
Kilmarnock, Scotland
03/03/11
Email: NeilF@live.comNeilF@live.com
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F.A.O. Irving Russell - I only went to the prep school at Cuthbertson Street. I later went to Queens Park with big Solly, he was in our class. I know all the names I mentioned later went to Strathbungo. I kept in touch with the lads for a while as we used to go to Annette Street Primary School in Govanhill for an occasional kick about - Billy Masterton, Ziggy and Buckie, James Gault - they were all good footballers but the most amazing was Hallsay. He was only a little guy - same height as me but what a player!! His name was Jimmy Hall. I never heard what happened to him, my he was gifted at football. I remember the name now - Bobby Watt. Your friend was in a punch up after school with a chubby dark haired guy - his name sounded Italian like Golloni, but John Smith broke it up. Mr Percy at your school - well he lived quite near me - small man receeding dark hair - always busy and a ladies man. Did your remember big Barbara Black? It's funny when you get started - the names and faces start to flow back. Nice talking to you. Have you got a family in Canada?
Submitted by: I. Goldstein
Glasgow, Scotland
03/03/11
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Hi - new to this forum but by heavens it brings back a lot of good memories. My mum worked in Omax Store - her name was Patricia Graham till she married my dad David McKay. We stayed at 315 Crown Street next to Omax Store. I remember running along the dykes as we called them then, and also playing in the puddles and then getting a hiding when you went in because you were soaking and filthy. Then you had the middens and the dunnies. Oh what happy memories!!
Submitted by: Frances McKay
Glasgow, Scotland
03/03/11
Email: francesmckay12@yahoo.co.ukfrancesmckay12@yahoo.co.uk
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Am I right in thinking there was a pub in the Oatlands called The Wee Barrel just opposite Shawfield Stadium? I'm sure I used to stand outside the doors waiting on my dad, before we'd cross over to watch Clyde FC in the 70's.
Submitted by: Colin Miller
Carmunnock, Scotland
02/03/11
Email: Colm@hotmail.comColm@hotmail.com
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Just wonderin' if ma auld drinkin' howf - the Office Bar in Eglinton Street is still in business?
Submitted by: D.O.B.
02/03/11
Email: Dave@google.co.ukDave@google.co.uk
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My old man still talks about his favourite pub (long demolished) - Gilmours Bar, Oxford Street?
Submitted by: Wee Brian
01/03/11
Email: Sunshine77@sky.comSunshine77@sky.com
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Does anyone know John Neill who passed away at Ibrox?
Submitted by: James Neill
Darlington, England
01/03/11
Email: leannegeschwind@yahoo.comleannegeschwind@yahoo.com
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Quoted: "Hi.eveyone, l am tyeing to billd at family tree,for time now,but felt frustratid,my gran was a Lilly Duffy wen she diad in 2nd may l963, she was born as Lilly Kerr,she got marrd to a Duffy ,grandad is diad too Wen ?..19??,the erar was in glasgow.Lanankshire.East kilbride,lilly was in her 3o's wen she diad ,she was a bus cndutr,and catholic did have chindren,grandad bib have unther rlaship afredr but no kids ,bon't know if thay got marrd? l think he like is drik,grandad and granmuthre bib have trudlod rlaship,she biad from a dsess,what can be kunrd now, can u helpe me to billd a family free,and eney thing of there life's,so KERR AND DUFFY PLEASE,THANK YOU!"
Submitted by: Leanne Geschwind
01/03/11
Email: leannegeschwind@yahoo.comleannegeschwind@yahoo.com
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Been reading the Anecdotes for over a year and it's so full of nostalgia. I left the Gorbals in 1969 aged 15, but I do remember the adventure playground near Bedford Street, swimming regularly in Gorbals Street Pool, and going to the Saturday matinee's at the Coliseum. I attended Abbotsford Primary.
Submitted by: Mary Borland
Glasgow, Scotland
01/03/11
Email: MaryB53@yahoo.co.ukMaryB53@yahoo.co.uk
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Re : recent threads about schools. I grew up in the Gorbals late 50's and remember a school in nearly every street! 3 in Oatlands : Alice Street, Wolseley Street, Kilbride Street. Then in Gorbals : Oatlands School, Adelphi, Mathieson Street, Camden Street, Abbotsford, St. Johns, St. Lukes, and Hutchesons' Grammar. I bet I've missed a school out!!??
Submitted by: A.A.
Glasgow, Scotland
01/03/11
Email: Alexa@live.comAlexa@live.com
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