Stuart Lyon Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/5/8__whats_new_-_latest.htm#strart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Hook said: Meadowbank, but don’t remember the bridge. Was it temporary for the Commie games? It was probably used by the athletes and officials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Hook said: Meadowbank, but don’t remember the bridge. Was it temporary for the Commie games? 30 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: It was probably used by the athletes and officials The Army constructed a pedestrian bridge over London Road to Meadowbank Stadium before the Commonwealth Games of 1970. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 48 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/5/8__whats_new_-_latest.htm#strart I love that site. I've been visiting it on and off for years., and noticed your name pops up quite a bit. Do you have something to do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I love it too but sadly I have nothing to do with it. I have established a connection with Peter Stubbs who runs it and he is very helpful in adding information and requests for info. He seems to spend less time on it now as the updates are few and far between. You may have noticed that he is very interested in photography and it's history and I think that's what he spends most of his time researching and doing including giving talks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luckyBatistuta Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 On 25/02/2019 at 14:04, bobsharp said: Old Meadowbank, the only stadium I ever playerd in during my football career. Of course other than the two teams there was no one else in the stadium. Also in the early days of speedway used to go down on a Sunday and the Monarchs guys were doing work on their bikes, got to help them by pushing them to get the bikes started. Hi bob, I’ve no idea of the year that this took place, but do you remember hearing anything about this? The picture is of Michael Marino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: Hi bob, I’ve no idea of the year that this took place, but do you remember hearing anything about this? The picture is of Michael Marino I do not reacall the incident at all. It was in Leith so a different division , and the detectives names are not familiar. A shooting would be something one would remember though. I left in early 1967 so may have either been before 1952 or after "67. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, bobsharp said: I do not reacall the incident at all. It was in Leith so a different division , and the detectives names are not familiar. A shooting would be something one would remember though. I left in early 1967 so may have either been before 1952 or after "67. Worth a try Bob. It was because he lived around the Pleasance area that I thought of yourself. I’m thinking it was before your time. Thanks anyway Edited February 27, 2019 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Worth a try Bob. It was because he lived around the Pleasance area that I thought of yourself. I’m thinking it was before your time. Thanks anyway It's probably pre 1948 as one of the stories on the right seems to be about some military action involving the British in India. Edited February 27, 2019 by Lemongrab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) It happened on Tuesday 2 April 1985 - according to an article from Dundee Courier 4 April 1985 I found. KB won't let me upload copy of article? Here's the content of the article Shooting Affray in Edinburgh - an Italian named Ferrimosa was admitted to the ERI on Tuesday night suffering from bullet wounds on his neck, face and shoulder. It is stated that he and another Italian named Marino, who keeps an ice-cream shop, met in the shop of Phillip Massima, another ice-cream dealer. Ferrimosa and Marino are stated to have quarrelled, and in the course of the altercation Marino drew a revolver, and fired three shots at Ferrimosa. The injuries are not reported to be of a serious character, and Marino has not so far been arrested. Edited February 27, 2019 by Stuart Lyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lemongrab said: It's probably pre 1948 as one of the stories on the right seems to be about some military action involving the British in India. I never even thought to read the stories alongside. It mentions a Fort Chitr, but can’t see the rest of the name. This could possibly be the Fort Chitradurga in Karanataka, India. The only thing I’ve found is the Mysore war at there between...I think 1799-1804? If that’s right...I really apologise Bob Edited February 27, 2019 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 40 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: It happened on Tuesday 2 April 1985 - according to an article from Dundee Courier 4 April 1985 I found. KB won't let me upload copy of article? Here's the content of the article Shooting Affray in Edinburgh - an Italian named Ferrimosa was admitted to the ERI on Tuesday night suffering from bullet wounds on his neck, face and shoulder. It is stated that he and another Italian named Marino, who keeps an ice-cream shop, met in the shop of Phillip Massima, another ice-cream dealer. Ferrimosa and Marino are stated to have quarrelled, and in the course of the altercation Marino drew a revolver, and fired three shots at Ferrimosa. The injuries are not reported to be of a serious character, and Marino has not so far been arrested. Theres no way that original article is from 1985. It might well be that the Courier is reporting it as one of there '50 years ago...' type features. If thats the right date then Michael Marino is the only Leither not decked out in a shell suit in 1985. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 52 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: It happened on Tuesday 2 April 1985 - according to an article from Dundee Courier 4 April 1985 I found. KB won't let me upload copy of article? Here's the content of the article Shooting Affray in Edinburgh - an Italian named Ferrimosa was admitted to the ERI on Tuesday night suffering from bullet wounds on his neck, face and shoulder. It is stated that he and another Italian named Marino, who keeps an ice-cream shop, met in the shop of Phillip Massima, another ice-cream dealer. Ferrimosa and Marino are stated to have quarrelled, and in the course of the altercation Marino drew a revolver, and fired three shots at Ferrimosa. The injuries are not reported to be of a serious character, and Marino has not so far been arrested. The picture is of Marino who my pal is a relative and that certainly wasn’t taken in 1985 10 minutes ago, been here before said: Theres no way that original article is from 1985. It might well be that the Courier is reporting it as one of there '50 years ago...' type features. If thats the right date then Michael Marino is the only Leither not decked out in a shell suit in 1985. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Marino was shipped off to New York after the shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 37 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: I never even thought to read the stories alongside. It mentions a Fort Chitr, but can’t see the rest of the name. This could possibly be the Fort Chitradurga in Karanataka, India. The only thing I’ve found is the Mysore war at there between...I think 1799-1804? If that’s right...I really apologise Bob Chitral fort is about 150 miles as the crow flies from the other place named, Gilgit. Nice one from stuart, which is maybe 1885? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) I thought the US Navy uniforms in the your photo on the other thread looked like they were from the 20's or 30's. Edited February 27, 2019 by SUTOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: Chitral fort is about 150 miles as the crow flies from the other place named, Gilgit. Nice one from stuart, which is maybe 1885? Is the Chitral fort different to the one I posted. What year were the British forces there? edit: looks like around 1895 Edited February 27, 2019 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 minute ago, SUTOL said: I thought the US Navy uniforms in the your photo on the other thread looked like they were from the 20's or 30's. Sorry Sutol, maybe getting folk confused. The two men in that photo are related to the shooter in Edinburgh, but no idea if it was around the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Marino was shipped off to New York after the shooting. And now posts on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Sorry Sutol, maybe getting folk confused. The two men in that photo are related to the shooter in Edinburgh, but no idea if it was around the same time. No worries I wrongly thought the shooter was in the other photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Saw this link to the Scotsman site with a number of photos from Dumbiedykes https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/these-22-images-show-edinburgh-s-dumbiedykes-before-during-and-after-slum-clearance-1-4880691?fbclid=IwAR10NlM5v76wGqPivRY4kAlBUl6PsM2ufgfV58CrwOT1MSb-5QqMBlXjwUI A few have already been posted but it shows the old buildings and what replaced them. Not sure if they were an improvement. Personally prefer the look of the old buildings and would rather they were restored (if possible). The replacements were bland concrete and the play areas for kids werent too appealing. Sure Bob and others will recognise a lot of the old streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 14 minutes ago, Carl Fredrickson said: Saw this link to the Scotsman site with a number of photos from Dumbiedykes https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/these-22-images-show-edinburgh-s-dumbiedykes-before-during-and-after-slum-clearance-1-4880691?fbclid=IwAR10NlM5v76wGqPivRY4kAlBUl6PsM2ufgfV58CrwOT1MSb-5QqMBlXjwUI A few have already been posted but it shows the old buildings and what replaced them. Not sure if they were an improvement. Personally prefer the look of the old buildings and would rather they were restored (if possible). The replacements were bland concrete and the play areas for kids werent too appealing. Sure Bob and others will recognise a lot of the old streets. I certainly recognise the old picturees, the one of Heriot Mount where my chase started, and the one of Salisbury Street where I ended up lying on my back with the two guys I was chasing asking Polis are you alright, and on being told yes, took off again. The view down Arthur Street with the old police box at the entrance to the park. I still get a thrill at looking at and remembering those areas which were my introduction to police work which extended to thirty six years, and ended with rank and position I at that stage had never envisioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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3fingersreid Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 On 25/02/2019 at 09:40, Maroon Sailor said: Where’s this one , I’m sure I’ve seen it before but it’s not getting thru the grey matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Where’s this one , I’m sure I’ve seen it before but it’s not getting thru the grey matter Meadowbank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Maroon Sailor said: Meadowbank Cheers , it’s not what I thought it was but I can see meadowbank now , I’m going to have to find that other picture now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 14 hours ago, been here before said: Theres no way that original article is from 1985. It might well be that the Courier is reporting it as one of there '50 years ago...' type features. If thats the right date then Michael Marino is the only Leither not decked out in a shell suit in 1985. It should have read 1895! Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 6 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: It should have read 1895! Sorry! It was indeed Stuart, just got sent this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 23 hours ago, Carl Fredrickson said: Saw this link to the Scotsman site with a number of photos from Dumbiedykes https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/these-22-images-show-edinburgh-s-dumbiedykes-before-during-and-after-slum-clearance-1-4880691?fbclid=IwAR10NlM5v76wGqPivRY4kAlBUl6PsM2ufgfV58CrwOT1MSb-5QqMBlXjwUI A few have already been posted but it shows the old buildings and what replaced them. Not sure if they were an improvement. Personally prefer the look of the old buildings and would rather they were restored (if possible). The replacements were bland concrete and the play areas for kids werent too appealing. Sure Bob and others will recognise a lot of the old streets. Yeah it looks like they replaced the slums with slums. Pretty minging area of Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 22 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Newhaven. It had me puzzled at first, until I realised the railway didn't exist now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 On 25/02/2019 at 09:40, Maroon Sailor said: Same view today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 24/02/2019 at 01:57, Radio Ga Ga said: First thought was the Grassmarket area with the Forestry Commision building in the background but now I'm thinking Forrest Road, Bristo Place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 25 minutes ago, Locky said: First thought was the Grassmarket area with the Forestry Commision building in the background but now I'm thinking Forrest Road, Bristo Place? Bristo street. All gone now sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 On Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 12:15, Carl Fredrickson said: Saw this link to the Scotsman site with a number of photos from Dumbiedykes https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/these-22-images-show-edinburgh-s-dumbiedykes-before-during-and-after-slum-clearance-1-4880691?fbclid=IwAR10NlM5v76wGqPivRY4kAlBUl6PsM2ufgfV58CrwOT1MSb-5QqMBlXjwUI A few have already been posted but it shows the old buildings and what replaced them. Not sure if they were an improvement. Personally prefer the look of the old buildings and would rather they were restored (if possible). The replacements were bland concrete and the play areas for kids werent too appealing. Sure Bob and others will recognise a lot of the old streets. I grew up (questionable) right around that area, in the Pleasance, directly across from the old Carnegie Street. We were kids at the time and never thought about it, but when you look back at it now, what a fekin dump. Although only "next door", our tenement was salubrious in comparison. Had a giggle at your "restoration" preference. They only just managed to demolish the fekers before they collapsed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 21 hours ago, Randy Marsh said: Yeah it looks like they replaced the slums with slums. Pretty minging area of Edinburgh. Thanks for these photos. Brings back lots of great memories despite the living conditions. Stayed in. Brown Street from 1949 - 1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Locky said: First thought was the Grassmarket area with the Forestry Commision building in the background but now I'm thinking Forrest Road, Bristo Place? Forestry Commission ? prior to moving to Corstorphine they were in Drumshuch Gardens? Do you mean the building thats similar to the old Barnardos building in Corstorphine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 26 minutes ago, EIEIO said: Forestry Commission ? prior to moving to Corstorphine they were in Drumshuch Gardens? Do you mean the building thats similar to the old Barnardos building in Corstorphine? Just looked up. It's now PIP consultation centre which I'm sure was formerly on York Place. It's the big office on Lady Lawson Street I was referring to anyway. Pretty sure a part of it was Forestry Commision a few years ago. My ex had a cleaning job there and I'm sure that's what she said it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 6 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Thanks for these photos. Brings back lots of great memories despite the living conditions. Stayed in. Brown Street from 1949 - 1960 I find it strange that those tenements were completely demolished. They looked like good buildings that just needed done up. The two high rises and other stairs there now that replaced them look far far worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 23 minutes ago, Randy Marsh said: I find it strange that those tenements were completely demolished. They looked like good buildings that just needed done up. The two high rises and other stairs there now that replaced them look far far worse. The ones in Salisbury street certainly did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 7 hours ago, Randy Marsh said: I find it strange that those tenements were completely demolished. They looked like good buildings that just needed done up. The two high rises and other stairs there now that replaced them look far far worse. They probably didn’t think it was worth keeping the ones that were in a decent condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Randy Marsh said: I find it strange that those tenements were completely demolished. They looked like good buildings that just needed done up. The two high rises and other stairs there now that replaced them look far far worse. According to this, a lot of the tenements were built with poor foundations in the early 1800s, with a tenement collapse in 1959 sealing their fate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: According to this, a lot of the tenements were built with poor foundations in the early 1800s, with a tenement collapse in 1959 sealing their fate. Never new that. Well Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 They did look pretty cool from the Crags, from the pictures, mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gashauskis9 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Morrison St? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 58 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said: Morrison St? Nice one. I knew I'd seen that curved building on the corner somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: Nice one. I knew I'd seen that curved building on the corner somewhere. 79-115 Morrison Street were built in the 1820s in what had been the grounds of a substantial property called Gardeners Hall. This stretch of road was known as Tobago Street in maps up to 1888, at which point it was merged into Morrison Street. Edited March 2, 2019 by The Frenchman Returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Just now, The Frenchman Returns said: 79-115 Morrison Street were built in the 1820s in what had been the grounds of a substantial property called Gardeners Hall. This stretch of road was known as Tobago Street in maps up to 1888, at which point it was merged into Morrison Street. Interesting. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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