Governor Tarkin Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 hours ago, 3fingersreid said: Prince Charlie’s army stopped there , however a King lived in the houses just past there on the right My grandfather would doff his cap each time we passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 8 hours ago, Zlatanable said: This looks like Craigmillar Avenue, looking eastish. But all the buildings on the right of the fence are gone, replaced by schools. yeah, I am unsure, i think this is where a school is now. Can't remember the name of it. Those houses on the left seem more Granton type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: i think this is where a school is now. Can't remember the name of it. Those houses on the left seem more Granton type. You're not far off. It's the site of Royston Primary with Royston Mains Street along the left. Edited August 21, 2019 by Lemongrab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: LB it took me ages to realise I had this photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Lemongrab said: You're not far off. It's the site of Royston Primary with Royston Mains Street along the left. Cheers - What was there before the school ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 25 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Cheers - What was there before the school ? Another school. There's been a school there since about the late 30s; before that nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 hours ago, ArcticJambo said: Thanks AJ much better quality than my one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 50 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: Thanks AJ much better quality than my one. NP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 hours ago, Governor Tarkin said: My grandfather would doff his cap each time we passed. That's class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Drysdales Bakers, 21 Arthur Street 1937 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 7 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Correct. Where is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 19 minutes ago, bobsharp said: Where is it. Up on the right just past that bridge. I'm not sure if it's Slateford Road or Allan Park Road at that bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Lemongrab said: Up on the right just past that bridge. I'm not sure if it's Slateford Road or Allan Park Road at that bit. Allan Park. Edited August 21, 2019 by The Real Maroonblood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Allan Park. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 4 hours ago, bobsharp said: Where is it. 4 hours ago, Lemongrab said: Up on the right just past that bridge. I'm not sure if it's Slateford Road or Allan Park Road at that bit. 1 hour ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Allan Park. Slateford road , Allan Park starts a wee bit further along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Slateford road , Allan Park starts a wee bit further along It’s Slateford Road alright. Allan Park is the general term used for that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: It’s Slateford Road alright. Allan Park is the general term used for that area. Yeah , my parents lived in Allan park in their later years , my dad hated the hill up to his house . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 minute ago, 3fingersreid said: Yeah , my parents lived in Allan park in their later years , my dad hated the hill up to his house . Do you remember The Chocolate Box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 18 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Do you remember The Chocolate Box? Yep not sure you’d get away with calling a sweetie shop that nowadays 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 6 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1971 Trying to get it round my head where this one was pictured from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Yep not sure you’d get away with calling a sweetie shop that nowadays 😂😂😂 You’re right. Their ice cream van used to come round Oxgangs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 minute ago, The Real Maroonblood said: You’re right. Their ice cream van used to come round Oxgangs. I grew up in Hutchison , the only ice cream van allowed in there was Tony’s ( and I’m sure they were all called that) 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: I grew up in Hutchison , the only ice cream van allowed in there was Tony’s ( and I’m sure they were all called that) 😃 Even the rare ones you see now are called Toni’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, 3fingersreid said: Trying to get it round my head where this one was pictured from ? It must have been taken from Broomview House; the block of flats at the top of Broomhouse Road. The building with the skylights at the bottom is Calder Road fire station. Edited August 21, 2019 by Lemongrab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Zlatanable said: Royston https://www.google.com/maps/@55.9755991,-3.2361726,3a,75y,341.68h,86.68t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2kC9AH2YAYRdXSQ1rgjW8g!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 Craigmillar https://www.google.com/maps/@55.9303433,-3.1381082,3a,75y,68.05h,88.58t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1srqfUtJnbYlCHxl3pb0j0BA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Definitely Royston by the looks of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Definitely Royston by the looks of that No doubt about it when you look at the Street View from 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 10 hours ago, Zlatanable said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJNF3FtgvFc The skylights on the firestation. https://www.google.com/maps/@55.9234739,-3.2837619,3a,75y,249.46h,99.79t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1su5NWT4Tl-z11gGdtfqOJ6A!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo0.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Du5NWT4Tl-z11gGdtfqOJ6A%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D304.4614%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192 Cheers got it now 👍🏻👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 15 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Do you remember The Chocolate Box? 15 hours ago, 3fingersreid said: Yep not sure you’d get away with calling a sweetie shop that nowadays 😂😂😂 15 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: You’re right. Their ice cream van used to come round Oxgangs. And the van probably sold something that you would not get away with calling it these days too. Mind a Black Man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 26 minutes ago, Morgan said: And the van probably sold something that you would not get away with calling it these days too. Mind a Black Man? I certainly do 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 20 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: I certainly do 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Morgan said: And the van probably sold something that you would not get away with calling it these days too. Mind a Black Man? Yes. Glasgow call it a nougat wafer. How crap is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 25 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Yes. Glasgow call it a nougat wafer. How crap is that. Never knew that, really crap, aye. Bet Miss Warwick liked a Black Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 44 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Tell me more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Morgan said: Never knew that, really crap, aye. Bet Miss Warwick liked a Black Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 22 minutes ago, Morgan said: Tell me more. Sorry, can’t break the black cab code, let’s just say...he likes a big tip😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Just now, luckyBatistuta said: Sorry, can’t break the black cab code, let’s just say...he likes a big tip😉 Oh FFS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Morgan said: Oh FFS! He loves nothing more than you placing your big tip in his hand, been at it for years 🙀😳😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Just now, luckyBatistuta said: He loves nothing more than you placing your big tip in his hand, been at it for years 🙀😳😂 Think I’ll book the Gabriel taxi next time we visit. Can’t imagine my big tip in his three fingered hand to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Morgan said: Think I’ll book the Gabriel taxi next time we visit. Can’t imagine my big tip in his three fingered hand to be honest. Superb Edited August 22, 2019 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORTHCLYDE Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 On 21/08/2019 at 15:42, Radio Ga Ga said: Drysdales Bakers, 21 Arthur Street 1937 My Grandfather had a bakers not far away at that time in Holyrood Square don't have a picture by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scnorthedinburgh Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 On 20/08/2019 at 19:11, Stuart Lyon said: Its the roundabout at the junction of Newhaven Main St/Craighall road looking west towards Starbank and the Old Pier Inn. The fancy car in the old picture is an Austin Metropolitan. Masons bakers is the cream building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Went to Welch's at Newhaven for some fish and chips today and popped over to Newhaven Main Street. Totally changed from this phot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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