Hook Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: It is - New Market Road 👍I had a summer job there in the school holidays with “Kings Meat” - the owner Norrie Harper was an absolute gentleman. Great bunch of guys that worked there under Norrie’s stewardship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: It would have been somewhere near the slaughter houses where the Corn Exchange is now. The fruit and veg market was where M&S, Home Bargains etc are now. Spot on. Lindsays was the fruit supplier. The “Trendsetter” was the store there when I was wee just before the fruit market - remember King Kenny doing a book signing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 10 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: And on the opposite side of the street apparently ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sharpie Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, ArcticJambo said: And on the opposite side of the street apparently ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArcticJambo Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Tollcross 1914 And in 1935, apparently ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 54 minutes ago, Hook said: Spot on. Lindsays was the fruit supplier. The “Trendsetter” was the store there when I was wee just before the fruit market - remember King Kenny doing a book signing there. Trendsetter , that’s a blast from the past , the other place up there from yesteryear was Manclarks ( further along the road) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 14 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Trendsetter , that’s a blast from the past , the other place up there from yesteryear was Manclarks ( further along the road) Yeah remember it - backed onto the other entrance to the old Fruit Market at the Bainfield end. Massive fire sadly brought its demise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 38 minutes ago, ArcticJambo said: And in 1935, apparently ... Could that be a bit later than 1935 a woman showing her lower legs, and the boy with the sports jacket and casual pants, doesn't seem to be any tram lines, and the cars seem newer than '35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Hook said: Spot on. Lindsays was the fruit supplier. The “Trendsetter” was the store there when I was wee just before the fruit market - remember King Kenny doing a book signing there. Did Lindsays have a Fruit & Veg shop on Gorgie Road? A girl in my class at schools dad had a shop in Gorgie in the 70’s, pretty certain it was Lindsays (time might be playing tricks on me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 16 minutes ago, Hook said: Yeah remember it - backed onto the other entrance to the old Fruit Market at the Bainfield end. Massive fire sadly brought its demise. I remember queueing for ages at the Trendsetter on West Harbour Road to get Jim Watt’s autograph just after he won the world championship. Had the autographed photo in pride of place in my bedroom, not a clue where it is now. Probably thrown in the bin with a lot of my other stuff when I left home by my tidiness obsessed dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 minute ago, luckyBatistuta said: Was that the place a taxi went in to recently ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Was that the place a taxi went in to recently ? Yeah, pretty sure it was that exact corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Yeah, pretty sure it was that exact corner It was - I googled it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 31 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Did Lindsays have a Fruit & Veg shop on Gorgie Road? A girl in my class at schools dad had a shop in Gorgie in the 70’s, pretty certain it was Lindsays (time might be playing tricks on me) Possibly mate, my folks knew the chap that ran Lindsays at the Fruit Market at Hutchison who came from Currie. ‘Helm’ was his surname. I do remember Rankins having a place in Gorgie as an old girlfriend worked there in the 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Just now, Maroon Sailor said: It was - I googled it On his phone, send him down. Some state that taxi is in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArcticJambo Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 46 minutes ago, Sharpie said: Could that be a bit later than 1935 a woman showing her lower legs, and the boy with the sports jacket and casual pants, doesn't seem to be any tram lines, and the cars seem newer than '35 Could be right, Bob not sure where the date came from tbqh. If I look closely however I think I can see tram lines. albeit they're very faint, and those wires above, would they be for the trams? As for the style, I'm sure those from the Capital very quite dapper and risque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Robert Knox house, you learn something new every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Royal High School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 53 minutes ago, Hook said: Possibly mate, my folks knew the chap that ran Lindsays at the Fruit Market at Hutchison who came from Currie. ‘Helm’ was his surname. I do remember Rankins having a place in Gorgie as an old girlfriend worked there in the 80s. Ahh, Rankins rings a bell, think I’ve just made up Lindsays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Another RHS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sharpie Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 42 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Robert Knox house, you learn something new every day. Could be Newington Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Just now, Sharpie said: Could be Newington Road. It is Bob, just read a wee story about how an angry mob gathered outside that address where Robert Knox lived, as they were unhappy that he escaped unpunished for his part in the crimes committed by Burke and Hare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, Sharpie said: Could be Newington Road. I think you’re right Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, ArcticJambo said: Could be right, Bob not sure where the date came from tbqh. If I look closely however I think I can see tram lines. albeit they're very faint, and those wires above, would they be for the trams? As for the style, I'm sure those from the Capital very quite dapper and risque! In the spirit of keeping the peace I will give you the tramlines, but I want to keep the lassie with the legs, and the 1946ish Austin car on the left of the picture. I'll also give you, the lad with his hands in his pockets, remember though the lassie wi the legs and short skirt is mine.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 13 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: It is Bob, just read a wee story about how an angry mob gathered outside that address where Robert Knox lived, as they were unhappy that he escaped unpunished for his part in the crimes committed by Burke and Hare. I seem to recall reading or hearing that story at one time. They were pretty elegant houses at one time, and the shops in my time were generally high quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luckyBatistuta Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Just now, luckyBatistuta said: 4 minutes ago, Sharpie said: I seem to recall reading or hearing that story at one time. They were pretty elegant houses at one time, and the shops in my time were generally high quality. The thing I always remember from there, was the Martell Casino, was never in it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luckyBatistuta Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: 🤷♂️ Scotland Yard I reckon. The filled in tunnel would be the one that runs to Waverley. I think the proper name of the park is King George Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luckyBatistuta Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 15 minutes ago, Tazio said: Scotland Yard I reckon. The filled in tunnel would be the one that runs to Waverley. I think the proper name of the park is King George Park. Oh yeah, see that now👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 12 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Turning right, I miss those days😞 12 minutes ago, Tazio said: Still can’t imagine all those houses in that triangle fitting in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 minute ago, luckyBatistuta said: Turning right, I miss those days😞 Still can’t imagine all those houses in that triangle fitting in there. It also always amazes me how many people must have lived in Greenside which doesn’t even properly exist anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sharpie Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 43 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Horse back riders were quite common in the day. There was a Riding School not far away and they used to bring their learners on their mounts to the Park. Boy that park was something, horses, sheep, kids all over the area, older folks out for walks, a few cars, parkies who had houses at some of the gates keeping order, The names, the wee hill,echo rock, the gutted haddie, the basin. the crags, the bog, the valley, the high road, the low road, if you were a local kid and didn't know them all you were probably a candidate for Duncan Street School the place for the slow learners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Radio Ga Ga Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Another view of the monstrosity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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