¼½¾ Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Just now, 3fingersreid said: That means there’s a lot of buildings on top of a stream 😃 I hope it has all have been filled in. Just thought though, the mill stream is probably why the weir was built there in the first place; to build up a head of water to feed the stream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 1950 Apparently Edinburgh Academicals is the oldest boys cricket club in Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 17 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: I hope it has all have been filled in. Just thought though, the mill stream is probably why the weir was built there in the first place; to build up a head of water to feed the stream. It’s definitely still flowing out into the water of leith at balgreen ( to be fair it’s usually just a small trickle ) Just clarify though , when you say weir you really mean the Niagara Falls at Fords Road /Gorgie Rd 😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 25 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Are they those row of houses above the rugby posts ? I'd say so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMC 12 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: I hope it has all have been filled in. Just thought though, the mill stream is probably why the weir was built there in the first place; to build up a head of water to feed the stream. Piped in late 70s early 80s. Residents in Westfield Court complained about the amount of rats in it. Remember it well. The BT building was a glue factory, it then went past between a builder's merchant and the Roxy bingo then round back of Westfield court and down the side of pentland laundry which became IS initial laundry. Which had an air raid shelter where Wickes car park is then out the back of the iron foundry (new houses) into the water of leith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 36 minutes ago, Sharpie said: I don't think its Boroughmuir there seems to be three colors in those jerseys, Borougmuir if I remember were navy blue with a green hoop, or green with a navy hoop. These seem to have a third light color, if white it could be a FP shirt rather than a sc hool shirt Yes, I only realy went for Boroughmuir as a possibility (from the 40s) but definitely looks more SM. or possibly Stirling County. Dunno, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, BMC 12 said: Piped in late 70s early 80s. Residents in Westfield Court complained about the amount of rats in it. Remember it well. The BT building was a glue factory, it then went past between a builder's merchant and the Roxy bingo then round back of Westfield court and down the side of pentland laundry which became IS initial laundry. Which had an air raid shelter where Wickes car park is then out the back of the iron foundry (new houses) into the water of leith 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: 1950 Apparently Edinburgh Academicals is the oldest boys cricket club in Scotland Played them. Worst tea I’ve ever had. Plus a ****ing Australian tried to injure me. Rhythms with pine needle. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 13 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Heriots v Edinburgh Accies late 1940's Where would this match been played at ? Goldenacre ? Looking at the guy far right of picture : you can make out 3 colours on the shirt & I'm pretty sure it's Daniel Stewarts' - before the merger with Melville College. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Looking at the guy far right of picture : you can make out 3 colours on the shirt & I'm pretty sure it's Daniel Stewarts' - before the merger with Melville College. I think you're right Found another picture of the same team and it's annotated as a Stewart's Melville player about to kick the ball Edited January 9, 2021 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 ... vs Watsonians, at Myreside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 So the first pic was played at Raeburn Place, what about that one above ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArcticJambo Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 That's the filming of Chariots of Fire at Stew melvilles Ferry Road ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 12 hours ago, jb102 said: I think that might be Arboretum 12 hours ago, Janbo1874 said: 👍North Park Terrace in the background. Janbo is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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inspector Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 13 hours ago, ArcticJambo said: That's the filming of Chariots of Fire at Stew melvilles Ferry Road ground. I thought Chariots of Fire was filmed at Goldenacre. I was told that they had to take the TV aerials down from the flats on the north side of the ground while filming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, inspector said: I thought Chariots of Fire was filmed at Goldenacre. I was told that they had to take the TV aerials down from the flats on the north side of the ground while filming. They filmed at both venues, I believe. Probably to simulate different athletic meets, and cut down on production costs at the same time, I'm guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) 20 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: 👍 Although it was the dark side there were plenty of Jambo’s who worked there and Charlie being one of them. A wee update for you. I contacted my mate last night and he confirmed that his dad never worked at Bothwell St, but that his grandad, one Charlie Hogg did. He also lived in Bothwell St, just across the road from his work, so not much of a commute for Charlie. As you stated, Charlie was a jambo, as was his son Alec and his grandson (my mate) John. A surprising amount of Abbeyhill residents that I knew were jambos, given the proximity to Easter Road. Edited January 10, 2021 by argyjambo Adding material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, argyjambo said: A wee update for you. I contacted my mate last night and he confirmed that his dad never worked at Bothwell St, but that his grandad, one Charlie Hogg did. He also lived in Bothwell St, just across the road from his work, so not much of a commute for Charlie. As you stated, Charlie was a jambo, as was his son Alec and his grandson (my mate) John. A surprising amount of Abbeyhill residents that I knew were jambos, given the proximity to Easter Road. That’s correct about Charlie staying across the road. A wee story. Charlie gave me his 1956 Scottish Cup Final programme. Sadly when I left home to get married my bloody mother threw out all my programmes including that one. Never forgave her and still annoys me to this day. Charlie was a gentleman. It’s a small world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, argyjambo said: A wee update for you. I contacted my mate last night and he confirmed that his dad never worked at Bothwell St, but that his grandad, one Charlie Hogg did. He also lived in Bothwell St, just across the road from his work, so not much of a commute for Charlie. As you stated, Charlie was a jambo, as was his son Alec and his grandson (my mate) John. A surprising amount of Abbeyhill residents that I knew were jambos, given the proximity to Easter Road. My brother Bill started an apprenticeship with Andrew Whyte the stationers in 1965 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 4 hours ago, ArcticJambo said: They filmed at both venues, I believe. Probably to simulate different athletic meets, and cut down on production costs at the same time, I'm guessing. Only Heriots' ground gets a mention on the film location website I looked at. There was another venue (in/around Liverpool* , I think) but only one in Edinburgh. * To simulate the Olympics games just before the war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Only Heriots' ground gets a mention on the film location website I looked at. There was another venue (in/around Liverpool* , I think) but only one in Edinburgh. * To simulate the Olympics games just before the war. The original picture quoted was definitely SM's (or EdinAcademy, I'm not sure tbqh) ground off Ferry Road. Anyway, here's a website that references it: https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/c/Chariots-Of-Fire.php Quote Inverleith, in Edinburgh, is the rugby ground where Liddell preaches to the crowd after the Scotland-Ireland meet, while the Scotland-France International was shot at Goldenacre, the grounds of Heriot’s Rugby Club on Bangholm Terrace in Edinburgh. I remember seeing it all decked out from the top deck of the bus many yrs ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Had a wee look for more info and found a FB post from a good Jambo and friend, who sadly passed last year. RIP, Ian. Quote was also filmed at Stewarts Melville ground in Ferry Road, the scene where Liddle prays before a race. Crewe Toll Fire Station red watch provided " the rain " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jambo314 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 53 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Lachie Stewart 10,000 mtrs gold medal winner 1970 Commonwealth games Meadowbank Stadium remember it well🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 10 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Leith Town Hall Frankie Vaughan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, J.T.F.Robertson said: Frankie Vaughan? Valli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Valli Not that I'm a big fan of Frankie Vaughan or anything 😨 but I doubt Frankie Valli ever saw the inside of LTH. Love this thread, btw. Edited January 10, 2021 by J.T.F.Robertson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, J.T.F.Robertson said: Not that I'm a big fan of Frankie Vaughan or anything 😨 but I doubt Frankie Valli ever saw the inside of LTH. Love this thread, btw. It probably is Frankie Vaughan as he is minus four seasons ! Can't say I know much about either of them but looks like I've got my Frankies mixed up 😆 Edited January 10, 2021 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: It probably is Frankie Vaughan as he is minus four seasons ! Ach, nomarra! Just wondered when I first looked at your pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: This must be Goldenacre It is👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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