Maroon Sailor Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Edinburgh City Police annual inspection Forrest Road Drill Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 WPC Sheila Johnstone at Haymarket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Peffermill 1954 Ainslie Park school ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORTHCLYDE Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Maroon Sailor said: Edinburgh City Police annual inspection Forrest Road Drill Hall My Grandfather was based there at the start of World War I in the the Royal scots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Ainslie Park school ? Since you mentioned it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, FORTHCLYDE said: My Grandfather was based there at the start of World War I in the the Royal scots. I did some work in it a few years ago. If you go down to the basement there’s a mini shooting range, only safe for air rifles I’d say and the room is only about 6ft high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Edinburgh Dynamos ladies football team, 1955 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Bogg’s Mill 1902 A member of the Water of Leith Trust has identified Millbank House at the top of the brae from Bogg's Mill. The house is still there, but all the mill buildings were demolished by the Edinburgh Corporation in the 1950s. A building named Riverside House now stands there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Ruins of Redhall at the bottom of Colinton Dell, 1900 In the background is Redhall Mill, sometimes known as Colinton Barley Mill. The wages office of the mill is on the left. It is still there, greatly improved, but the rest of the buildings have been demolished. The photograph is taken from the railway line that ran up from Edinburgh to Balerno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Testing out the newly issued personal radio 1966 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) Gorgie Road, 1932 1935 Edited December 28, 2020 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 1955 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) 1982 skateboarding competition at Gracemount and what I presume is some kind of party running along with it. Anyone on here know more about this, were you there? Edited December 28, 2020 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butch Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 On 27/12/2020 at 17:41, Tazio said: I’ve just had to google that despite living in north Edinburgh most of my life. It’s only about ten minutes bike ride from where I live, I might investigate it when the weather gets better. Tazio its just had electric gates installed last month look it up on air bnb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 26 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: 1955 Dalry road at the primary school ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Just now, 3fingersreid said: Dalry road at the primary school ? A question mark, are you not 100% sure😁🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 @luckyBatistuta cheers for posting the dumiedykes photos my father in law will love them when I see him next 👍🏻 he has asked me though , remember he is in the early stages of dementia , was there ever a Plaza in leith ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 minute ago, luckyBatistuta said: A question mark, are you not 100% sure😁🤣 Not on this thread I’m not , I’ve been caught out too many times 😂😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Edinburgh City Police annual inspection Forrest Road Drill Hall Bert Shaw third man in with his dog famous with my shift because of the night at the foot of Park Road looking for a suspect Bert arrived with his dog let it loose and told it Go Boy Sic Him or something, the dog immediately goed and bit Pc 172 A John Castle on the arse. The hunt was suspended as too many policemen were consumed with a fit of the giggles. Edited December 28, 2020 by Sharpie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: @luckyBatistuta cheers for posting the dumiedykes photos my father in law will love them when I see him next 👍🏻 he has asked me though , remember he is in the early stages of dementia , was there ever a Plaza in leith ? Not a Plaza cinema, the main dance hall back then was the Eldorado. The was however a Palace cinema at the foot of the walk on the corner with Duke Street that’s a Witherspoons now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, Sharpie said: Bert Shaw third man in with his dog famous with my shift because of the night at the foot of Park Road looking for a suspect Bert arrived with his dog let it loose and told it Go Boy Sic Him or something, the dog immediately goed and bit Pc 172 A John Castle on the arse. The hunt was suspended as too many policemen were consumed with a fit of the giggles. Where there many police dogs in your day or was that the only 4 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, Sharpie said: Bert Shaw third man in with his dog famous with my shift because of the night at the foot of Park Road looking for a suspect Bert arrived with his dog let it loose and told it Go Boy Sic Him or something, the dog immediately goed and bit Pc 172 A John Castle on the arse. The hunt was suspended as too many policemen were consumed with a fit of the giggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 17 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: @luckyBatistuta cheers for posting the dumiedykes photos my father in law will love them when I see him next 👍🏻 he has asked me though , remember he is in the early stages of dementia , was there ever a Plaza in leith ? Hope it jogs a happy memory for him bud. My mum is in the early stages of dementia now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, Tazio said: Not a Plaza cinema, the main dance hall back then was the Eldorado. The was however a Palace cinema at the foot of the walk on the corner with Duke Street that’s a Witherspoons now. Cheers , I’ll let him know 👍🏻 11 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Hope it jogs a happy memory for him bud. My mum is in the early stages of dementia now too. Yesterday when I showed him the pictures on this thread my wife said it was the first time since his wife passed away that the old sparkle was back in his eyes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Cheers , I’ll let him know 👍🏻 Yesterday when I showed him the pictures on this thread my wife said it was the first time since his wife passed away that the old sparkle was back in his eyes . That’s lovely to hear pal, I’ll keep looking for more. How old is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: That’s lovely to hear pal, I’ll keep looking for more. How old is he? I’m going to say 85 , the boss is out walking so I can’t ask her 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Just now, 3fingersreid said: I’m going to say 85 , the boss is out walking so I can’t ask her 😂😂 Walking without you😱 At least she won’t get lost now I suppose 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Before your time @Sharpie but it’s Leith Station 1930 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Walking without you😱 At least she won’t get lost now I suppose 😁 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: 😂😂😂 Some folks from Dumbiedykes in the 1950’s, hopefully he recognises someone and it brings back a wee happy memory for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Where there many police dogs in your day or was that the only 4 ? I cannot remember exactly there were two handlers that started the team, one lived in the Inch I think he was Jackie Todd they had two dogs Both were Mount Browne one was Visor and I forget the other. I think Bert was mebbe the next addition and I am sure when I left early 1967 there were four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 The wee woman with the brush is my mother in law , 115 Dumbiedykes Road . We only found out about this picture by accident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janbo1874 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: 1982 skateboarding competition at Gracemount and what I presume is some kind of party running along with it. Anyone on here know more about this, were you there? There was a skateboard park in Gracemount in the late seventies and the first pic could be from there but the rest I don't think so. Second pic looks like Prince's Street Gardens but could be Kelvin grove Park Glasgow as there was a Skate Park through there around the same time. Third pic could possibly be The Eldarado indoor Skate Park on Mill Lane in Leith. The other pics are a mystery but not from Gracemount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: The wee woman with the brush is my mother in law , 115 Dumbiedykes Road . We only found out about this picture by accident Looks like the old mop and bucket to clean the stair. Can always remember the smell of disinfectant when my Granny's stairs was mopped Edited December 28, 2020 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: The wee woman with the brush is my mother in law , 115 Dumbiedykes Road . We only found out about this picture by accident Yeehah, love it. Which one is your good lady? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, Janbo1874 said: There was a skateboard park in Gracemount in the late seventies and the first pic could be from there but the rest I don't think so. Second pic looks like Prince's Street Gardens but could be Kelvin grove Park Glasgow as there was a Skate Park through there around the same time. Third pic could possibly be The Eldarado indoor Skate Park on Mill Lane in Leith. The other pics are a mystery but not from Gracemount. They are all claimed to be taken in Gracemount by the person supplying the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 On 21/12/2020 at 15:25, Radio Ga Ga said: I this on the High Street at Niddry Street, and if so any idea what year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Yeehah, love it. Which one is your good lady? Oh dear , you’re in trouble 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Looks like the old mop and bucket to clean the stair. Can always remember the smell of disinfectant when my Granny's stairs was mopped Yes the disciplines of the old days every household had a day when they were responsible for their area of the stair. The women also were Always ready with brush in hand to clean up, sometimes though the brush was a wee ruse to be outside in the hope of getting a wee blether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Oh dear , you’re in trouble 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Trams 1956 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, ArcticJambo said: I this on the High Street at Niddry Street, and if so any idea what year? I think it’s where the Raddison Hotel now stands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Ferrantis Apprentice Couper Street School...1969 and 1970. Surely someone on here in one of these photographs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 22 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Oh dear , you’re in trouble 😂😂 Another to make it up to her😁 Dumbiedykes Road 1955 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.