Radio Ga Ga Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 31 minutes ago, Toggie88 said: This is really annoying me. I think it's Dundas Street and Fettes Row, but that looks like train lines running parallel to Fettes Row and under Dundas St, which doesn't make any sense. The site of the Standard Life office - Dundas House? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Thats the Home Guard training on the canal. Here's another taken at the same time... Ive loads of these wartime pictures of Edinburgh. Fascinating stuff. Pillboxes at the West End and the like. Edited March 7, 2019 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 21 minutes ago, been here before said: Thats the Home Guard training on the canal. Here's another taken at the same time... Ive loads of these wartime pictures of Edinburgh. Fascinating stuff. Pillboxes at the West End and the like. Great photos and much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Toggie88 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: I think you're spot on with the location. Not sure that's a train line, although there was a goods yard just along a bit at Scotland St once upon a time so maybe something to do with that. Maybe it isn't a train line but sure looks like it. You're right about the goods yard but as far as I'm aware, a line never ran to the west and definitely not under Dundas St. Looking at street view and google maps, it does seem like it would have been possible and even made sense to have a rail line connecting to Silvermills but I've never heard or seen anything to suggest there was. The more I think about it though, a line running from Scotland St station west under Dundas street and along Silvermills to eventually merge with another tunnel running up the West end would have created a nice inner-city loop and a similar underground system to Glasgow. I wonder if there was ever any consideration of such a scheme? The construction of the Scotland St tunnel was apparently to give a direct route to Granton (ferry across the forth), but why build that tunnel when they could have created an easier route above ground? Maybe it was part of a grander plan that never happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Great thread. "My Edinburgh" was 1955 to 1975 and it is a shock to realise that even in a relatively well preserved city so much has disappeared (not all for the worse mind you). As a slight aside can someone pop out and take a few pictures of George Street before the Council makes its present dignified appearance as the heart of the New Town history by introducing a "vibrant street scene" with plazas, vegetation, mini--parks and a fast cycle path Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) This must be the most changed area in Edinburgh. Why can't they just leave it alone ! They are always messing around with it and it's currently a friggin shambles Edited March 7, 2019 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toggie88 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, been here before said: Thats the Home Guard training on the canal. Here's another taken at the same time... Ive loads of these wartime pictures of Edinburgh. Fascinating stuff. Pillboxes at the West End and the like. Really? Any chance you can upload somewhere? Fascinating stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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been here before Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, Toggie88 said: Really? Any chance you can upload somewhere? Fascinating stuff. Ive tried. Ive not got a scanner so have used my phone. Ive tried to upload them here but its not letting me. If anyone knows a goid free, easy to use phito hosting site that would let me pist them here then Ill get some ul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Top of Manse Road Corstorphine. Shame when that closed down. Went there a few times as a nipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toggie88 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, been here before said: Ive tried. Ive not got a scanner so have used my phone. Ive tried to upload them here but its not letting me. If anyone knows a goid free, easy to use phito hosting site that would let me pist them here then Ill get some ul. https://www.flickr.com/ should be able to do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Radio Ga Ga Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Clerwood Terminus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 29 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: What the hell was he trying to do driving up there in the wet? It's dodgy enough in a rear wheel drive car never mind a truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Toggie88 said: Really? Any chance you can upload somewhere? Fascinating stuff. A few of the more interesting ones... Wellington statue on VE Day A downed Messerschmitt at the Mound raising money for one of the various Wing Weeks... 'Disguised pillbox' outside the Rutland... Another outside the church on the corner of Princes Street and Lothian Road... Another outside the Old GPO... Surface air raid shelters being built. I think theyre still there. Edited March 7, 2019 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, been here before said: A downed Messerschmitt at the Mound raising money for one of the various Wing Weeks... ' I think you'll find that is a Focke-Wulf Fw190 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Tazio said: I think you'll find that is a Focke-Wulf Fw190 Those Fockers were definitely Messerschmidts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, Tazio said: I think you'll find that is a Focke-Wulf Fw190 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 minute ago, been here before said: Don't believe the press I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: So really NOT the premier drinks distributor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: The site of the Standard Life office - Dundas House? The old rbs office at fettes row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Tazio said: I think you'll find that is a Focke-Wulf Fw190 Ooooooooooooo 1 hour ago, Tazio said: Don't believe the press I say. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Clerwood Terminus? Aye - you never have to wait long for a 26 bus in Edinburgh They use that terminus now but a while back they parked in a crescent over the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 2 hours ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: So really NOT the premier drinks distributor. They seem to have done a good job distributing the drinks over the road and pavement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NANOJAMBO Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Montgomery Brewster said: The old rbs office at fettes row Correct. In the foreground bottom is an old Ford dealership but I can't remember the name. There is no railway there (re other poster) it's just an illusion created by the reinforced concrete steel works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryJTlaw Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 12 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Crossing the bridge at the shore, Kings Wark in the background? Go and stop posting whilst I catch up, only 24 pages to go !! Fantastic reading the last few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 3 hours ago, jb102 said: Those Fockers were definitely Messerschmidts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 48 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: I posted this because of the SMART bus. For some reason I have this bus associated with miners. Maybe completelŷ wrong but was this a bus company that took the miners to the pits. Looks like a miner has just got off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: I posted this because of the SMART bus. For some reason I have this bus associated with miners. Maybe completelŷ wrong but was this a bus company that took the miners to the pits. Looks like a miner has just got off it. It was Smart the builders. He had some connection with Hibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: City hospital? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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