Sharpie Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Heriot Mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 7 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: The Scotchie Thats the locus I was asked about in an earlier thread, it looks like it was subject to demolition a long time before the picture and there was nothing there to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sharpie said: Thats the locus I was asked about in an earlier thread, it looks like it was subject to demolition a long time before the picture and there was nothing there to remember. I might have asked you about that recently if this is what it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: They had one in the Leith Provident drapers shop on Great Junction Street. I’m not sure when they stopped using it but I remember it being used to get the right fit for my Clarks Commando shoes for primary school. Edited October 22, 2021 by Tazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 37 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: I might have asked you about that recently if this is what it was Yes that the one, it looks like it has been a sort of play area for a long time, and as I worked the area generally night shift there would have been no reason for me to know it well. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it.😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 5 hours ago, EIEIO said: Her dental care leaves a bit to be desired. Sitting on the bar in your pants can't be too hygienic either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 5 hours ago, Footballfirst said: Cheers for that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 5 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: I remember the sweet shop on the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 33 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Christ on a bike. No phones, no wheelchairs, no swearing but fine if you have missing gnashers. Some place that. They’re so far up their own arse in there it’s unbelievable. Had a pal in the Astley Ainslie recuperating after a brain injury and used to go in the odd time if I had been visiting him. Just a weird cliquey atmosphere I really disliked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 35 minutes ago, GinRummy said: They’re so far up their own arse in there it’s unbelievable. Had a pal in the Astley Ainslie recuperating after a brain injury and used to go in the odd time if I had been visiting him. Just a weird cliquey atmosphere I really disliked. Can’t stand the place. I doubt they ever had any need to use the sword next to the bar in the photo. Unless someone was cheeky enough to sit in a locals seat. Even if they weren’t in the bar as I discovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Tazio said: Can’t stand the place. I doubt they ever had any need to use the sword next to the bar in the photo. Unless someone was cheeky enough to sit in a locals seat. Even if they weren’t in the bar as I discovered. Is that right? They told you not to sit in a seat that was used by a local who wasn’t there. 😀 ****ing hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, jonnothejambo said: Looks like some piece of torture equipment. 😂When my brother and I were trying to be smart we'd ask my Granny what sex has.. She'd reply "What you put tatties in..".. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, GinRummy said: Is that right? They told you not to sit in a seat that was used by a local who wasn’t there. 😀 ****ing hell. Yep. I also know someone that they wouldn’t serve as he was wearing a leather jacket as they don’t serve bikers. Despite a couple of the barman’s mates being dressed the same. It’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 38 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Was she from Morningside? No, Colinton. I don't know the ins and outs of Edinburgh snobbery/societal boundaries, it's just what she said. I actually quoted the wrong post, although it was still yours JTJ.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 21/10/2021 at 20:03, Mister T said: Did we ever determine which bar this was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 53 minutes ago, JWL said: Did we ever determine which bar this was? I dunno but right now it’s looks friggin ace 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, JWL said: Did we ever determine which bar this was? I think the Alhambra on Leith Walk may have looked like in the dim and distant past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Jim Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 7 hours ago, JWL said: Did we ever determine which bar this was? Looks like Nicky Tams in the 70s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Jambo Jim said: Looks like Nicky Tams in the 70s. It is indeed Nicky Tams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 22/10/2021 at 23:31, Maroon Sailor said: Where’s this?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 20 minutes ago, Mars plastic said: Where’s this?! It’s the street off to the left just past the King’s Theatre as you head towards Bruntsfield. Not a clue what it’s called but I remember the foam centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, Tazio said: It’s the street off to the left just past the King’s Theatre as you head towards Bruntsfield. Not a clue what it’s called but I remember the foam centre. Just had a look on Google maps and it would be Valleyfield Street but it doesn’t look anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Just now, Mars plastic said: Just had a look on Google maps and it would be Valleyfield Street but it doesn’t look anything like that. Same here. I remember the foam centre being there and the buildings on the right don’t look like they were built in the last 20 years. My guess was based only on the Foam Centre but maybe they had different shops. To sum up, not a ****ing clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Tazio said: Same here. I remember the foam centre being there and the buildings on the right don’t look like they were built in the last 20 years. My guess was based only on the Foam Centre but maybe they had different shops. To sum up, not a ****ing clue. I like to think that I can pick out most of the places in these old pics but this one has me well stumped!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Mars plastic said: Where’s this?! 40 minutes ago, Tazio said: It’s the street off to the left just past the King’s Theatre as you head towards Bruntsfield. Not a clue what it’s called but I remember the foam centre. I think it's looking along Causewayside, the Foam Centre and the buildings to the left are where the National Library is now. A rough modern day approximation from Google Earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Beni said: I think it's looking along Causewayside, the Foam Centre and the buildings to the left are where the National Library is now. A rough modern day approximation from Google Earth. I think you're right. The building and the archway on the right look the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Lemongrab said: I think you're right. The building and the archway on the right look the same. Thanks. I'd never have got that one. I thought it was St. Leonards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 9 hours ago, Beni said: I think it's looking along Causewayside, the Foam Centre and the buildings to the left are where the National Library is now. A rough modern day approximation from Google Earth. Correct. They knocked it down and the foam centre moved across the road to where it is now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 The author of the photo, Dave henniker has a website and it is indeed causewayside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 22/10/2021 at 12:47, EIEIO said: Her dental care leaves a bit to be desired. Probably the least of your worries regarding her personal care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyBeach Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 21/10/2021 at 15:00, Maroon Sailor said: Great photo. The older bloke in the background is looking bemused at these youngsters with their long hair and is probably wishing he’d someone of his own vintage to talk to. Happy days. Little did we know Thatcher was lurking around the corner… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Probably the least of your worries regarding her personal care. 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 Gorgie depot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mark_Mywords Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Where was that located? Westfield street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_Mywords Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 21 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: 👍 I wonder when it was decommissioned. I have no idea. I do know that it's where the BMC club stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jambo314 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 2 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: 👍 I wonder when it was decommissioned. 1957 going by this jonno .... Edinburgh Corporation moved from cable to electric trams in 1922. To meet increased demand a depot for the west of the city was opened in 1925, built on land which had contained a siding for trams serving football crowds to nearby Tynecastle stadium. The depot had 3 lyes with a further lye outside and two sheds covered the entire length of Westfield Road (seen to the left), and became known as Gorgie Depot. Its capacity of 80 trams served routes 1, 2, 3, 4 and also in later years routes 25 and 26. Abandonment of the Edinburgh tram system was first mooted in 1951, by then land on the depot's east elevation was in use to accommodate Corporation buses. The trams at Gorgie became the first 'casualties' of closure with the last tram leaving in 1953 when the building was completely taken over by buses, however closure came in 1957 with buses and staff transferred to Longstone and Tollcross. The site is now occupied by a social club and a supermarket. Seen returning from route 3 is fleet 316, built by English Electric in 1924 and going on to give over 30 years service in Edinburgh. It's shown ready to receive its first advert - advertising was not allowed on the electric tram fleet until 1951. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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henryheart Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 42 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Is this Lothian Road looking towards Tollcross? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 27 minutes ago, henryheart said: Is this Lothian Road looking towards Tollcross? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 8 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Gorgie depot That was some length of a building. It stretched from the BMC right to the top of Westfield Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Montgomery Brewster Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 19 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: This looks familiar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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