Footballfirst Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 15 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: From the other end of Earl Grey Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 24 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: All stonemasons are crabbit. My old journeyman told me on my first day as an apprentice that I only needed two fundamental qualities to be a good stonemason. A big belly to roll the big lumps of stone onto when you're carrying them, and a bad attitude. I don't recognise the initials, sorry. First name Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 23 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: From the other end of Earl Grey Street That was all Spookerection for me as a kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: That was all Spookerection for me as a kid AA stores for me. The owners kids were at Craiglockhart Primary, good Jambos or Azumpur Football Club Uttara I forget now its been 50 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Edinburgh Castle before they faked up the front bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Governor Tarkin said: All stonemasons are crabbit. My old journeyman told me on my first day as an apprentice that I only needed two fundamental qualities to be a good stonemason. A big belly to roll the big lumps of stone onto when you're carrying them, and a bad attitude. I don't recognise the initials, sorry. Wish I had been a stonemason instead of a chippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 10 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Wish I had been a stonemason instead of a chippy. Young man's game, Cruyff. Which I'd been a chippy instead of a stonemason. Most of the joiners I know work for themselves and have done bloody well for themsemves. I never had the balls to start up for myself and winters can be brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Macvitties Guest. Though at the time of this photo was not a Macvitties Guest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cruyff Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 40 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: Young man's game, Cruyff. Which I'd been a chippy instead of a stonemason. Most of the joiners I know work for themselves and have done bloody well for themsemves. I never had the balls to start up for myself and winters can be brutal. Defo Gov, There's hardly any stonemasons though, they can charge what they want. Joiners are ten a penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 38 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Defo Gov, There's hardly any stonemasons though, they can charge what they want. Joiners are ten a penny. Good joiners are worth their weight in gold, though. 👍 Might go back to the masonry if the arse falls out of oil and gas exploration again. Certainly a lot less stressful. 🤷♂️ 3 hours ago, argyjambo said: First name Frank. Sorry, Argy, doesn't ring a bell. Doesn't mean I havent met him, though. I left the trade for good just over a decade ago, but have had the pleasure of working beside a good few gnarly old masons over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SectionDJambo Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Macvitties Guest. Though at the time of this photo was not a Macvitties Guest. I'm fairly sure it was a McVitties Guest, round the corner from Binns at the east end of Princes Street, that I used to go to for my tea if I was staying in town after working in Coates Crescent. It was quite a good, spacious cafe as I recall. Nearly 50 years ago 😮. Good memories of working in that area of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pap Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 hours ago, weegranty said: Hyvot's Terrace. If you've anymore photo's of Hyvots, please post them mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millano77 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 14 minutes ago, Pap said: Hyvot's Terrace. If you've anymore photo's of Hyvots, please post them mate It looks like my old childhood flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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argyjambo Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Governor Tarkin said: Good joiners are worth their weight in gold, though. 👍 Might go back to the masonry if the arse falls out of oil and gas exploration again. Certainly a lot less stressful. 🤷♂️ Sorry, Argy, doesn't ring a bell. Doesn't mean I havent met him, though. I left the trade for good just over a decade ago, but have had the pleasure of working beside a good few gnarly old masons over the years. Nae bother Guvnor, he's been deceased since 2004 at age 74, he was working up till age 70. Re your description of a Mason with a big belly & an attitude, he had neither. Slim but muscular, as a young man he boxed & was a PTI in the army. Late 60's early 70's were lean times for stonemasons as most new builds were brick or concrete. I laboured for him at age 16/17, the cry was always mair Compo! He went back to his trade (self employed) after a few years in the GPO, his colleague Colin Campbell welcomed me into the Manor Hearts supporters club, that was an Eye opener for me. Still miss him, after 17 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegranty Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pap said: Hyvot's Terrace. If you've anymore photo's of Hyvots, please post them mate Don't have anymore photos,stayed in 1/4 Hyvot Terrace from about 75 - 81.My grandad lived there until it was knocked down.I remember them trees getting planted!! Edited August 5, 2021 by weegranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Demolished 1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Radio Ga Ga Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Beatles on stage at the ABC 29th April 1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1974 (I might have already posted this one, losing track. Apologies for any duplicates) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 All changed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Radio Ga Ga Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 St Joseph’s Broomhouse under demolition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 6 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Macvitties Guest. Though at the time of this photo was not a Macvitties Guest. Macvitties guest shop is now part of the pharmacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1995 The toddle in did a nice bacon roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Not sure what's shocked this bus 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmaceutical01 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 7 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Macvitties Guest. Though at the time of this photo was not a Macvitties Guest. That’s my pharmacy on the right hand side before we took over the bakery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmaceutical01 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) Aw shucks 3FR beat me to it - got a bit too excited there Edited August 5, 2021 by pharmaceutical01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, pharmaceutical01 said: That’s my pharmacy on the right hand side before we took over the bakery Did the bakery become a Druggs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 9 hours ago, Mister T said: Not sure what's shocked this bus 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 9 hours ago, pharmaceutical01 said: Aw shucks 3FR beat me to it - got a bit too excited there Should’ve been the first maroon coloured pharmacy , too much green in there 😉🇱🇻🇱🇻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Craigentinny 1942, four 500lb bombs dropped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 30/07/2021 at 10:19, Maroon Sailor said: The Yellow Carvel Just looking back a few pages to catch up and saw this photo of Tam White, a bit of a character back in the day. What a mixed life he had, on Taggart, Rebus, Eastender's and River City later on in his life. Liked a wee drink for many a year then went aff it and into the gym!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 49 minutes ago, joondalupjambo said: Just looking back a few pages to catch up and saw this photo of Tam White, a bit of a character back in the day. What a mixed life he had, on Taggart, Rebus, Eastender's and River City later on in his life. Liked a wee drink for many a year then went aff it and into the gym!! Died after a gym session Was also a Stonemason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 53 minutes ago, joondalupjambo said: Just looking back a few pages to catch up and saw this photo of Tam White, a bit of a character back in the day. What a mixed life he had, on Taggart, Rebus, Eastender's and River City later on in his life. Liked a wee drink for many a year then went aff it and into the gym!! Am I right he was a stonemason too. Sure my elder brother worked with him many a time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 04/08/2021 at 20:33, luckyBatistuta said: Apologies if this has already been posted, losing track here Newton Street Party, 1953 Not a royalist by any means but I do see the joy our grandparents had back in the day from events like the Coronoation etc. Really did bring streets together. I'd cross the street if I seen any of my neighbours walking down the road and don't know the name of anyone in my street. Times were just better back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Loving the inside of pub pictures. Any more? Pubs were amazing back then. Smoke and proper pint glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 hour ago, joondalupjambo said: Just looking back a few pages to catch up and saw this photo of Tam White, a bit of a character back in the day. What a mixed life he had, on Taggart, Rebus, Eastender's and River City later on in his life. Liked a wee drink for many a year then went aff it and into the gym!! Sh it ey Whitey as he was affectionately known. That's some pic - the guy front left of pic looks very familiar to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 05/08/2021 at 09:14, argyjambo said: Senior Secondaries were in existence before the Introduction of comprehensive education in the 1970's. The new Broughton school was opened in 1972, I got the spring/summer term there before I left in 1972. Did you have to pass the 11+ exam to get in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Tam White And The Dexters used to be an essential gig back in the day. Every Sunday night in the Preservation Hall. For me a lot of the interest was the guitarist (Jim Condie I think). Great band that could take on songs by people like Ry Cooder and do them justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmaceutical01 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 11 hours ago, Lemongrab said: Did the bakery become a Druggs? 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmaceutical01 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 3 hours ago, 3fingersreid said: Should’ve been the first maroon coloured pharmacy , too much green in there 😉🇱🇻🇱🇻 We make up for it, matey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Waiting for the pub to open in Dumbiedykes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 55 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: Loving the inside of pub pictures. Any more? Pubs were amazing back then. Smoke and proper pint glasses. Alan Anderson's pub. Need a reminder of what it was called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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