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Sharpie Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 08/08/2021 at 12:04, The Real Maroonblood said: He was given sine die from the SFA. He was a hard man in days when football players were normal working lads, even on occasions coming to a game after having spent a Saturday morning at their regular job. Woodburn went a bit rank for a while getting sent off, if the SFA hadn't reacted as they did with the character of the working lads playing for the teams games would have turned into similar to hockey games where fights are just dealt with by a five minute penalty, Woodburn was used to some extent as an example after a series of misconduct punishments including Sine Die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairdy Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 08/08/2021 at 15:20, Sharpie said: He was a hard man on the field to the extent he was suspended Sine Die. I seem to recall seeing him around the St Leonards area where he was brought up. Never heard of the team mentioned, always knew him as a Glasgow Rangers. I saw him play at Tynecastle never followed his career but he must have been rough to get Sine Die. Mind you it was a different game in those days, many hard men, Bobby Parker, Willie Telfer, Eddie Turnbull was no wimp, and with the other end of the spectrum Wee Hammy who could have made an angel angry, boy it was so worth the time and money for Tynecastle one week and somewhere on a bus or train trip the next week. I remember seeing a photo of wee Hammy squaring up to John Hughes of ceptic , who was about twice his size ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Just now, bairdy said: I remember seeing a photo of wee Hammy squaring up to John Hughes of ceptic , who was about twice his size ! Hammy was an absolute character, you just had to love him. I was at the Palais one night and Hammy and a number of the Hearts players were standing at the edge of the floor. I was dancing with a cute little blonde from Ferniehill area Sadie my current at the time girl friend. I had my back to Hammy and the boys when I passed him and he obviously made a comment about my dance partner, when we spun the guys were pointing out to Hammy my size, his face was worth a fortune, he didn't know what to do, run, fight apologise, I relieved the situation by wagging a finger at him, and carrying on dancing. We became nodding acquaintances when I was working games at Tynie, a great wee lad, and an interesting wee player. He had that which I always admire, character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 1947 Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Randolph Must be Granton or Leith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo314 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: 1947 Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Randolph Must be Granton or Leith Granton Square I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Jambo314 said: Granton Square I think? You're right. The right hand side of the pic put doubt in my mind but the houses at the top of the hill probably confirms it is the square Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 July 1948 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 The Waverley Steps gusts strike again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obua Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 24 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: You're right. The right hand side of the pic put doubt in my mind but the houses at the top of the hill probably confirms it is the square You can see the toilets just in front of the tram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 23 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Edinburgh's coat of arms & motto possibly in silver and ready For mounting on to something suitable, ooooh errr missus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 27 minutes ago, argyjambo said: Edinburgh's coat of arms & motto possibly in silver and ready For mounting on to something suitable, ooooh errr missus! Edinburgh Corporation bus drivers cap badge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mister T Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 31 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: 50 / 60 odd years apart and the drains still haven't been upgraded..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 10/08/2021 at 20:01, Maroon Sailor said: Edinburgh Corporation bus drivers cap badge 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Not sure if it's been posted before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Lemongrab said: Not sure if it's been posted before. Earl Grey St? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, argyjambo said: Earl Grey St? Yeah, I don't know when it's from, but Lothian House was built in 1936. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: Yeah, I don't know when it's from, but Lothian House was built in 1936. I think it's from the site where New Uberior house stands, I worked for BofS in the Business Banking division there, for a few years. Edited August 12, 2021 by argyjambo Adding material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 41 minutes ago, argyjambo said: I think it's from the site where New Uberior house stands, I worked for BofS in the Business Banking division there, for a few years. Sorry, I think it's taken from the corner of Morrison Street and Semple Street, looking towards Lothian Road leading on to Earl Grey Street. The corner of the tenement on the right will be where the Costa is over from New Uberior House. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: Sorry, I think it's taken from the corner of Morrison Street and Semple Street, looking towards Lothian Road leading on to Earl Grey Street. The corner of the tenement on the right will be where the Costa is over from New Uberior House. Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 You could read this thread perpetually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 07/08/2021 at 10:48, The Real Maroonblood said: His garage was on Lanark Road just next to Craiglockart Avenue. Yes. It was called Thimblehall Garage - no idea about the significance of the name though. I think his brother Douglas worked there too - fished with him a couple of times 30-odd years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 27 minutes ago, Lone Striker said: Yes. It was called Thimblehall Garage - no idea about the significance of the name though. I think his brother Douglas worked there too - fished with him a couple of times 30-odd years ago. It was called that. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo314 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) Error Edited August 12, 2021 by Jambo314 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Lone Striker said: Yes. It was called Thimblehall Garage - no idea about the significance of the name though. I think his brother Douglas worked there too - fished with him a couple of times 30-odd years ago. There was a petrol station called Thimblehall there until sometime in the 2000s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Governor Tarkin Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Junction of St Mary's St, Pleasance, Holyrood Road, and Cowgate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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¼½¾ Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Mister T said: That's a strange one. These days the Heart of Midlothian is sort of in line with what I think is the Lawnmarket Well Head, on the pavement and the building to the left of the Well Head doesn't look like anything there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Lemongrab said: That's a strange one. These days the Heart of Midlothian is sort of in line with what I think is the Lawnmarket Well Head, on the pavement and the building to the left of the Well Head doesn't look like anything there now. There are photos I’ve seen on here from the past of the entire Heart out of the ground being shifted for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 1957 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 1955 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1955 Has to be Danube Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, Mars plastic said: Has to be Danube Street. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1957 Parker’s - never seen this one before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1957 A common sight to the young Pc116A, what a simple quiet life it was in these days. Move over to the road to pass the woman, round the block and back to the box in Marshal Street for piece time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EIEIO Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Spaces for people initiative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 41 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: High street at North Bridge, the scene, Grants of my parents regular lunches, a treat for my mother in their retirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 57 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: I had a poetry book full of poignant B&W photos like this when I was at school. Colour makes it a wee bit happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mister T said: I had a poetry book full of poignant B&W photos like this when I was at school. Colour makes it a wee bit happier Has to be a wee Jambo maroon tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo314 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Bottom of Lindsay St at the junction of Lindsay Rd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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