Unknown user Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Glen's, Hutchison, Robertson, Stepek? I remember their adverts during the days of Scotsport and the Tennents Sixes. Jan Stepek was an interesting dude, I've just been reading about him. Born in Poland, he was sent to exile in siberia by invading Russian forces as a youngster, doing 18 months of hard labour in a gulag. 4 of the family survived and took on a 5000 mile trek (should have been half that but they went the wrong way!) to khazakstan where there were Polish forces, Stepek joining the army when he got there. His army career was mostly one of sickness and injury and at the end, he found his home had been annexed by Russia. So he decided to stay in Scotland where he'd ended up and as he was a trained radar operative, started buying, selling and repairing electrical stuff and built a successful business. He joined the board of Hamilton Accies in 1970 when they were bottom of the second division and under threat from Clyde who wanted to take them over and merge. He helped fight off the advance, became chairman and oversaw the club's return to the top division before getting out of an active role. He was a guy who frequently brought poor people home for meals, raised funds to restore a castle in Poland and was central to the aid effort provided to Poland during the tension in the early 80s. Good guy, interesting life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 How about the wee John Menzies shop that was part of the Rutland ( Huxley) pub on Rutland street , if my memory serves me right it was a triangular shaped shop Entrance was next to the cab rank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Scott Murray of Murray's Tools (he was one of the sons) played bass guitar in a band in the late 60s - can't recall the name of the band - he was a big guy with a crazy sense of humour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 jonnithejambo - I posted a pic fo Babars a few days ago on this thread - I thought the restaurant was above McAndrew's Citroen showroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) It was the Cats Pyjamas, with the Good Time Emporium aboveCorrect! I spent all of my childhood in Abeyhill which, of course included Saturday morning pictures at the Regent cinema. The cat's pyjamas nightclub used to be the public wash hoose in earlier times as I vividly remember my late mum dragging me up there. For older posters, there was a dance hall on Abbey mount just down from the Regent Buffet pub called Stewart ballroom, which as I recall, had a dodgy reputation. Not sure what for, being too young then to understand. There was also a cinema at the top of Easter road Called the Eastway it's now an Iceland. Edited October 5, 2017 by argyjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Scott Murray of Murray's Tools (he was one of the sons) played bass guitar in a band in the late 60s - can't recall the name of the band - he was a big guy with a crazy sense of humour. That has to be Fred Murray. He still plays bass in several jazz and dance bands. Smashing bloke,hell of a gent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Jan Stepek was an interesting dude, I've just been reading about him. Born in Poland, he was sent to exile in siberia by invading Russian forces as a youngster, doing 18 months of hard labour in a gulag. 4 of the family survived and took on a 5000 mile trek (should have been half that but they went the wrong way!) to khazakstan where there were Polish forces, Stepek joining the army when he got there. His army career was mostly one of sickness and injury and at the end, he found his home had been annexed by Russia. So he decided to stay in Scotland where he'd ended up and as he was a trained radar operative, started buying, selling and repairing electrical stuff and built a successful business. He joined the board of Hamilton Accies in 1970 when they were bottom of the second division and under threat from Clyde who wanted to take them over and merge. He helped fight off the advance, became chairman and oversaw the club's return to the top division before getting out of an active role. He was a guy who frequently brought poor people home for meals, raised funds to restore a castle in Poland and was central to the aid effort provided to Poland during the tension in the early 80s. Good guy, interesting life Interesting indeed. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) I used to work in Murray's Tool Store at Dalry as Scott Murray is an old family friend. Best and most fun job I ever had. So many stories I could tell you but most of them would get me banned from here! He's still alive and still playing bass in a band (he's 72 going on 19). Scott was a talented Greco Roman wrestler and represented Scotland at Commonwealth Games level. There were three brothers and they both got a shop each when their mother retired. Fred got Morrison St, Scott got Dalry and the other brother got Sth Clerk Street but sold it to Fred not long after. Scott sold out to Fred when the Haymarket corner development was first mooted. Fred sold up and retired a few years ago to a company from Fife and the business still existed up until recently at West Bowling Green Street. Met a lot of the old staff at Scott's 70th a couple of years ago. Edited October 5, 2017 by Brian Whittaker Tache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 How about the wee John Menzies shop that was part of the Rutland ( Huxley) pub on Rutland street , if my memory serves me right it was a triangular shaped shop Entrance was next to the cab rank That's a great shout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Jan Stepek was an interesting dude, I've just been reading about him. Born in Poland, he was sent to exile in siberia by invading Russian forces as a youngster, doing 18 months of hard labour in a gulag. 4 of the family survived and took on a 5000 mile trek (should have been half that but they went the wrong way!) to khazakstan where there were Polish forces, Stepek joining the army when he got there. His army career was mostly one of sickness and injury and at the end, he found his home had been annexed by Russia. So he decided to stay in Scotland where he'd ended up and as he was a trained radar operative, started buying, selling and repairing electrical stuff and built a successful business. He joined the board of Hamilton Accies in 1970 when they were bottom of the second division and under threat from Clyde who wanted to take them over and merge. He helped fight off the advance, became chairman and oversaw the club's return to the top division before getting out of an active role. He was a guy who frequently brought poor people home for meals, raised funds to restore a castle in Poland and was central to the aid effort provided to Poland during the tension in the early 80s. Good guy, interesting life What a life story that is, incredible. I love reading stuff like that and then listening to erseholes these days who complain about how hard they've got it. They'll just never understand how fortunate they actually are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 What a life story that is, incredible. I love reading stuff like that and then listening to erseholes these days who complain about how hard they've got it. They'll just never understand how fortunate they actually are. Some people really live their lives, we could all learn a lot from guys like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Now here was a place to while away a Saturday!Saw so many good bands in here including 1/3rd of the Ramones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) Now here was a place to while away a Saturday! Saw so many good bands in here including 1/3rd of the Ramones Had many a good night in there. It was one of our first port of calls on a weekend out. Edited October 5, 2017 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Now here was a place to while away a Saturday! Saw so many good bands in here including 1/3rd of the Ramones Played there 25 years ago and used to occasionally buy hash off the bouncers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 How about the wee John Menzies shop that was part of the Rutland ( Huxley) pub on Rutland street , if my memory serves me right it was a triangular shaped shop Entrance was next to the cab rank God, I'd forgotten all about that wee shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 jonnithejambo - I posted a pic fo Babars a few days ago on this thread - I thought the restaurant was above McAndrew's Citroen showroom. Left hand side of Lothian Road as you head down to Princes Street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I knew I had a better photo somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I knew I had a better photo somewhere Babar Citroen.png Wow, what year is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I knew I had a better photo somewhere Babar Citroen.png Jings Stuart. That must be the 60's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 The photo was taken on 7 July 1977. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 PT's Binns J and R Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Forsyths? Grants? The Red Shoes in Morningside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Casino Martell next to The Wine Glass The wee newspaper kiosk at Newington Station Sadly missed Powderhall Stadium - now hooses and Old Meadowbank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Thompsons sports shops and of course Topsport in Gorgie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 It was the Cats Pyjamas, with the Good Time Emporium above Well remembered sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Well remembered sir! Not taking credit for that bud, my parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 On Princes st I remember Lilly whites sports shop Lilly and Skinner shoe shop Hornes clothes shop Crawfords restaurant (next to Ann Summers and Primark ) Austin Reed And one for the older gent Fire Island Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Anyone remember Duncan mclarens lock shop at bread street Closed down years ago fond memories Deffo still open, I pass it to and from work everyday. It closed briefly a wee while ago when it changed hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 On Princes st I remember Lilly whites sports shop Lilly and Skinner shoe shop Hornes clothes shop Crawfords restaurant (next to Ann Summers and Primark ) Austin Reed And one for the older gent Fire Island So, you must remember Watches of Switzerland then? Was Fire Island not previously The West End Club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Deffo still open, I pass it to and from work everyday. It closed briefly a wee while ago when it changed hands. Always our lock shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Deffo still open, I pass it to and from work everyday. It closed briefly a wee while ago when it changed hands. Do you know if he had a son called Malcolm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Now here was a place to while away a Saturday! Saw so many good bands in here including 1/3rd of the Ramones Many, many good nights in there. Total sweat box and the stage only being a few inches high meant that bands and punters would end up mixed about more often than not. You can also include The Venue, Studio 24 and many other vanished live music venues around the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 So, you must remember Watches of Switzerland then? Was Fire Island not previously The West End Club? Yeah , watches of Switzerland I think was on the corner of Frederick st ? I?m sure it was the West End Club that my dad?s uncle was the manager and it was about there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Many, many good nights in there. Total sweat box and the stage only being a few inches high meant that bands and punters would end up mixed about more often than not. You can also include The Venue, Studio 24 and many other vanished live music venues around the city. The Venue A Guy Called Gerald there was ####### amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 The Venue A Guy Called Gerald there was ####### amazing!!! Ah the venue, me and the Moshpit are old friends, I had some great nights in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Ah the venue, me and the Moshpit are old friends, I had some great nights in there Really was a great little place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Really was a great little place It really was, I broke my stage diving cherry in there. And a knee, and my big toe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 It really was, I broke my stage diving cherry in there. And a knee, and my big toe. :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 So, you must remember Watches of Switzerland then? Was Fire Island not previously The West End Club? My wife bought me a gold wrist watch a Certina in Watches of Switzeland 1959, for our engagement, I still have it wear it now and again so thats 58 years. Well used and a little while ago but I'll fly over first class and punish severely the first person who uses the word ancient if referencing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 My wife bought me a gold wrist watch a Certina in Watches of Switzeland 1959, for our engagement, I still have it wear it now and again so thats 58 years. Well used and a little while ago but I'll fly over first class and punish severely the first person who uses the word ancient if referencing it. Not ancient but there?s certainly a lot of life experience involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Yeah , watches of Switzerland I think was on the corner of Frederick st ? I?m sure it was the West End Club that my dad?s uncle was the manager and it was about there Nope. Watches of Switzerland was directly below the West End Club/Fire Island. There was a wee balcony bar upstairs in the place. Not the watch shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Dont know if its been mentioned but remember Millars sweet factory on Causewayside. OH the minty smell when you walked past when they were making Pan Drops!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Dont know if its been mentioned but remember Millars sweet factory on Causewayside. OH the minty smell when you walked past when they were making Pan Drops!!! Was that near the Old Bell Inn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Flunch...now there was proper takeaway rolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Was that near the Old Bell Inn? Same side further up on the next corner If i remember correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) Same side further up on the next corner If i remember correctlyMillars was across the road from the bell up towards jamies The biscuit factory was further up the road (same side) on the corner opposite Jamie's Edited October 5, 2017 by Montgomery Brewster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 PT's Binns J and R Allan Is that Allan's on Great Junction St? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Is that Allan's on Great Junction St? Looks like South bridge to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Looks like J&R Allans on the Bridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Looks like South bridge to meCheers. My gran worked in Allan's on GTS and I spent some school holidays in the early 80s reading in the back. No school camps back then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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