Maroon Sailor Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 Anti dog fouling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 1934 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 20 minutes ago, weehammy said: Thanks. Do you know if it’s looking north or south and what the date is? My dad’s father was born in St Leonard’s St in 1879. Photo dates from the 1920’s, does not mention the direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 20 minutes ago, N Lincs Jambo said: That has to be Traquiar Road East looking up the hill to Pinkhill Station in the distance on the Corstorphine branch line. Another line killed off by Beeching in 1967. I was only 4 when it closed but know the area well Yes, definitely Pinkhill Station, think we must be roughly the same age, born 1963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 7 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Where the guy is standing on left of pic ; wasn't there a knockin' shop/ massage parlour there at one time (I'm not suggesting you'd have any personal experience 😄). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 21 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Yes, definitely Pinkhill Station, think we must be roughly the same age, born 1963 Correct mate, May 63, a good year for Jambo births as I‘m sure @JohnFindlay would agree 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 5 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Ok, you got me. Where is this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Ok, you got me. Where is this ? PMR Hospital. Big balconies for TB sufferers. I may be wrong. Edited December 23, 2020 by Tazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Tazio said: PMR Hospital. Big balconies for TB sufferers. Cheers. I've actually been there but still don't recognise it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Just now, NANOJAMBO said: Cheers. I've actually been there but still don't recognise it. I’ve edited the post as I now doubt myself not having been there since I was 4 years old. And that was a bloody long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, Tazio said: I’ve edited the post as I now doubt myself not having been there since I was 4 years old. And that was a bloody long time ago. I thought "art deco - must be the Maybury". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: I thought "art deco - must be the Maybury". Found it. I was totally wrong. It’s St Raphael’s Hospital on Blackford Avenue. A private hospital founded by the Catholic Church. Never heard of it in my puff. edit. It’s a care home now. Edited December 23, 2020 by Tazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Ok, you got me. Where is this ? Says it's Blackford Avenue I've not seen it myself so may have been demolished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 21 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Ok, you got me. Where is this ? I really love the Art Deco buildings, there's a couple near me on the way to Lancaster, gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Says it's Blackford Avenue I've not seen it myself so may have been demolished See my post above, it’s a private care home now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Tazio said: See my post above, it’s a private care home now. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 And the charlatans have glazed over those beautiful Art Deco balconies which is maybe why nobody recognised the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Tazio said: And the charlatans have glazed over those beautiful Art Deco balconies which is maybe why nobody recognised the photo. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Tazio said: And the charlatans have glazed over those beautiful Art Deco balconies which is maybe why nobody recognised the photo. Edited December 23, 2020 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 44 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Where the guy is standing on left of pic ; wasn't there a knockin' shop/ massage parlour there at one time (I'm not suggesting you'd have any personal experience 😄). You’re correct. Responding for a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 A Royal visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 They all seemed to dress smart back in the day. Cars looked pretty smart as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 Posted this before but looking for confirmation that this is Stenhouse Road heading towards Gorgie Road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: They all seemed to dress smart back in the day. Cars looked pretty smart as well I know even in the forties if we were going to Princes Street my mother always wore her best clothes, and my sister had her Gillespies blazer and hat, and I had something fairly new from the Provident check no doubt. I am sure it was that fashion sense that gained Edinburgh the old adage, " fur coat, nae drawers", no doubt coined by a Glaswegian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegranty Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 5 hours ago, NANOJAMBO said: Where the guy is standing on left of pic ; wasn't there a knockin' shop/ massage parlour there at one time (I'm not suggesting you'd have any personal experience 😄). I'm sure it was called Fingertips sauna,passed it many times but was never in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, weegranty said: I'm sure it was called Fingertips sauna,passed it many times but was never in it. It certainly was, walked by it going from the mates house in Gorgie to the Black Pig many a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegranty Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 hour ago, FinnBarr Saunders said: It certainly was, walked by it going from the mates house in Gorgie to the Black Pig many a time Not sure with being a teenager at the time if I would have been man enough to cope with entertaining such an establishment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 10 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Would never have gotten that as comiston , although I’m sure if I zoom in @lucky batistuta will be playing in the fields as a young teenager 9 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: 1934 statue would’ve been quite risky to out like that in public back then I guess ? Fine looking young women looking at it though , must be Hearts fans . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 10 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Posted this before but looking for confirmation that this is Stenhouse Road heading towards Gorgie Road The prison is just past the bus on the right hand side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Says it's Blackford Avenue I've not seen it myself so may have been demolished It is indeed a care home. It is on South Oswald Road Edited December 24, 2020 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 16 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: The prison is just past the bus on the right hand side. 👍 I was doubting myself with the direction. Was trying to look for the Shell garage which is on that road now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Cases on the roof. Luxury travel Edinburgh to London - must have took ages though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: 3 hours ago, 3fingersreid said: Would never have gotten that as comiston , although I’m sure if I zoom in @lucky batistuta will be playing in the fields as a young teenager Only a proper black cab driver would recognise that😎 Edited December 24, 2020 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Real Maroonblood Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Maroon Sailor said: Cases on the roof. Luxury travel Edinburgh to London - must have took ages though Did that journey in 1954. 12 hours it took and 2 drivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Did that journey in 1954. 12 hours it took and 2 drivers 12 hours is better than I thought ! 😄 Probably take that long now with all the congestion and roadworks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 McVitie & Price's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 You can lead a horse to water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Was this the original premises for The Scotsman ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Not sure where this is - going for Tollcross though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Want a ribbon cut ? Get a Professional in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Those little bubble cars were around longer than I thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 How long until she realises she will have to find an alternative route?! 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Just now, Maroon Sailor said: How long until she realises she will have to find an alternative route?! 😄 Through the front door, turn right, walk along the bus, out the emergency exit at the back. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tazio said: Through the front door, turn right, walk along the bus, out the emergency exit at the back. Job done. 🤣👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 14 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: How long until she realises she will have to find an alternative route?! 😄 I'll take a stab at Morningside Grove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 13 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: They all seemed to dress smart back in the day. Cars looked pretty smart as well The area to the left of the gallery being used as a car park or bus depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, jb102 said: I'll take a stab at Morningside Grove. Think I've got the right up to date phot below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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