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Maroon Sailor Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) Juniper Green Edited January 18, 2021 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 20 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Doing my head in this one. Looks maybe mid 60's and probably walked u this street many times but just not getting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, JWL said: Doing my head in this one. Looks maybe mid 60's and probably walked u this street many times but just not getting it. Is it not looking down St. Marys Street? Just of the Mile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, indianajones said: Is it not looking down St. Marys Street? Just of the Mile? No. I’ve just checked and the buildings on the left are wrong. I’m sure this photo has cropped up on here before and caused much confusion. My immediate instinct was St Mary’s as well as the slope and bottom seem right but it isn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, Tazio said: No. I’ve just checked and the buildings on the left are wrong. I’m sure this photo has cropped up on here before and caused much confusion. My immediate instinct was St Mary’s as well as the slope and bottom seem right but it isn’t. Its Blackfriars Street.... I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, indianajones said: Its Blackfriars Street.... I think! Bingo. Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, Tazio said: Bingo. Spot on. The view down the street has fairly changed since then. Like you, i immediately thought of St. Mary's. Quite similar minus the building details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larbertjambo Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, JWL said: Doing my head in this one. Looks maybe mid 60's and probably walked u this street many times but just not getting it. Blackfriars Street. Thought that was an easy one to spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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indianajones Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Excellent thread by the way. Probably the best on JKB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, larbertjambo said: Blackfriars Street. Thought that was an easy one to spot. Walked down it a couple of weeks ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, larbertjambo said: Blackfriars Street. Thought that was an easy one to spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tazio Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Maroon Sailor said: Leyland Tiger Cub bus. LRT didn’t have too many of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: In between there was an office building that housed the NCB (National Coal Board). I can't find any pictures of it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, weehammy said: Leith Walk at McDonald Road junction? I'm not sure what road it is. Don't recognise the building for the Furnishing shop and the front of the bus is blocking a side street on the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, weehammy said: Leith Walk at McDonald Road junction? Absolutely 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tazio Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Now the Destiny Church on Gorgie Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Some good films showing there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 4 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: In between there was an office building that housed the NCB (National Coal Board). I can't find any pictures of it though. I think the NCB office was above the Tap o' Lauriston bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Some good films showing there The Regal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 11 hours ago, Lemongrab said: I think the NCB office was above the Tap o' Lauriston bar. Thats the one Lemon, cheers. Mum worked there for a few years and I remember going to the children's christmas party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 12 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Some good films showing there By the way, The Sting, American Graffiti and The Excorcist all showing. Three pretty seminal movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Is this Leith Walk ? Edit - ignore. Just seen the post further up. Edited January 19, 2021 by NANOJAMBO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 14 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: gorgie asylum on that site first then orwell house i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Findlay Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 15 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Tivoli picture house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, pablo said: By the way, The Sting, American Graffiti and The Excorcist all showing. Three pretty seminal movies. 1973. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Thats the one Lemon, cheers. Mum worked there for a few years and I remember going to the children's christmas party. I went to the kids Christmas parties at Green Park and loved them. The presents were always great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Wallace Mercer turned it into a pub ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, NANOJAMBO said: Wallace Mercer turned it into a pub ? 1 hour ago, NANOJAMBO said: Wallace Mercer turned it into a pub ? I believe he did but for the life of me can’t remember the name of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 18/01/2021 at 14:37, Maroon Sailor said: Stockbridge again. These shops are opposite The Baillie pub and St Stephen's Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 18/01/2021 at 08:06, Maroon Sailor said: Had to do a bit digging but Henry Street and St Leonard's Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 30 minutes ago, joondalupjambo said: Had to do a bit digging but Henry Street and St Leonard's Street. Which one are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Radio Ga Ga said: I believe he did but for the life of me can’t remember the name of it? 58 minutes ago, BarneyBattles said: I remember it as the Carwash, then the Wash. Carwash from around 1990 from memory. There was a boozer there calked Oblomov for a while 1990ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 47 minutes ago, been here before said: There was a boozer there calked Oblomov for a while 1990ish. I remember Oblomov being full of 6th year St Margaret's pupils. I was around that age myself, before anyone says anything. Re Wallace Mercer, sure he did own it and his son ran it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 8 hours ago, **** the SPFL said: gorgie asylum on that site first then orwell house i think Although not necessarily what we would associate an asylum with, it was a Magdalene Asylum. They were refuges for the 'fallen women' of Scotland in the 18th and 19th Century with prostitutes, single mothers and even socialists admitted to be 'trained by the habits of industry and sobriety.' So a lot of dirties on our doorstep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Although not necessarily what we would associate an asylum with, it was a Magdalene Asylum. They were refuges for the 'fallen women' of Scotland in the 18th and 19th Century with prostitutes, single mothers and even socialists admitted to be 'trained by the habits of industry and sobriety.' So a lot of dirties on our doorstep. Or if they were like the Irish Magdalenes an appalling prison with beatings and psychological torture the day to day norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Tazio said: Or if they were like the Irish Magdalenes an appalling prison with beatings and psychological torture the day to day norm. Original Scottish ones were Protestant I believe. Wiki n 1797, the Edinburgh Royal Magdalene Asylum was founded in the Canongate in Old Town, a popular location for street prostitutes. Some of the women were drawn to the city by industrialisation, some were pregnant and some had been forced into prostitution. Mary Paterson, (also known as Mary Mitchell) was murdered by William Burke shortly after leaving the institution on April 8 1828. The Edinburgh asylum moved to Dalry around 1842. The programme was supported in part by laundry and sewing work done by the residents. Edited January 19, 2021 by The Frenchman Returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Original Scottish ones were Protestant I believe. Wiki n 1797, the Edinburgh Royal Magdalene Asylum was founded in the Canongate in Old Town, a popular location for street prostitutes. Some of the women were drawn to the city by industrialisation, some were pregnant and some had been forced into prostitution. Mary Paterson, (also known as Mary Mitchell) was murdered by William Burke shortly after leaving the institution on April 8 1828. The Edinburgh asylum moved to Dalry around 1842. The programme was supported in part by laundry and sewing work done by the residents. As they were originally in Ireland. Though I believe it was only the catholic ones that ran up until the 1990’s. I may be wrong with that 2nd fact though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Tazio said: As they were originally in Ireland. Though I believe it was only the catholic ones that ran up until the 1990’s. I may be wrong with that 2nd fact though. Not disagreeing as the history of them, in Ireland in particular, is horrendous but I can't find any references to the Edinburgh ones being RC In Ireland, the Magdalene Asylums, or Magdalene Laundries, were usually run by Roman Catholic orders and different to the Scottish system. Source https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/scotlands-magdalene-asylums-fallen-women-601254 Anyway enough of that, I'm busy searching for pictures of synagogues in Dalry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 16/01/2021 at 08:58, Maroon Sailor said: 1896 Any official source/link to/for more info on this one? Interested about the date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 19 hours ago, Lemongrab said: Which one are you? Looking at the possible time frame would think I was the wee one with the bob cat, sorry bob cap on the pavement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawasakijambo Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) cackie vale 2.htmMy secondary school, then onto Forries.cackie vale 2.htm Edited January 20, 2021 by kawasakijambo How do you post piccies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisjambo Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 16 hours ago, BarneyBattles said: Good shout. Forgot about that. I was probably in it more when it was Oblomov as well😀I assume it was Oblomov - Carwash - Wash. Was it not called Misty's on the Mound at one time before Oblomov? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORTHCLYDE Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 18/01/2021 at 17:46, Maroon Sailor said: I think the phone number of that telephone box was 667 1690. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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