SUTOL Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: I eventually found the picture on Pinterest. The info given there says it's looking down Cambridge Street. Christ, I wish I'd found that before my eBay marathon. https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/541980136382813824 Well done on finding that, which confirms what we were thinking. The pinterest picture also shows the door on the left side of the school in better detail/ It also shows there is a sign that looks like it is on the 'lamp' post which seems to say ______ stop. Tram stop, coach stop, taxicab stop....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Lemongrab said: I suppose the group are situated about where the current pavement on Lothian Road is. Text says- Edinburgh at the turn of the century Street artists, Lothian Road, 1903. Edinburgh City Libraries Postcard.....and I can't make out the rest. I eventually found the picture on Pinterest. The info given there says it's looking down Cambridge Street. Christ, I wish I'd found that before my eBay marathon. https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/541980136382813824 1 hour ago, SUTOL said: Well done on finding that, which confirms what we were thinking. The pinterest picture also shows the door on the left side of the school in better detail/ It also shows there is a sign that looks like it is on the 'lamp' post which seems to say ______ stop. Tram stop, coach stop, taxicab stop....? Absolutely brilliant! Thanks very much. Did we actually need further proof that JKB is the best fansite going? Cheers to all who helped out here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORTHCLYDE Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 1960's Edinburgh pictures strewn together noted Bank on corner of West Nicolson St, building the David Hume tower and Buccleuch Place into Windmill Lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Is there any sort of memorial or mention on the David Hume Tower about the construction worker who fell and died from his injuries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 2 hours ago, bobsharp said: Is there any sort of memorial or mention on the David Hume Tower about the construction worker who fell and died from his injuries David Hume tower is only about 10-12 feet highl ? In the old Calton Hill cemetery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester™ Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 15 minutes ago, Jambothump said: David Hume tower is only about 10-12 feet highl ? In the old Calton Hill cemetery? DHT is one of the multi storey monstrosities at Edinburgh Uni, George Square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Chester™ said: DHT is one of the multi storey monstrosities at Edinburgh Uni, George Square. Thanks for that, I was prepared to accept my error it was a long time ago, but I am pretty sure it was the first of the new buildings. I was pretty sure the guy I looked at had fallen a bit more than twelve feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 On 18/07/2018 at 14:03, John Findlay said: What do we take from this thread? For me personally? That Edinburgh is a great city. It is a city with a history, a real proper history. Although I lived in the Portsmouth area for twenty six years. Edinburgh is and always will be hame. When I came hame on leave from the Navy for me there was no greater sight than walking up the North ramp out of Waverley station and looking across East Princes Street Gardens. Over the art galleries, across the mound and your eyes transfix on the castle. I've seen the Panthenon and the Acropolis in Athens. I've seen the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, the Golden roofed temple in Jerusalem. The pyramids of Egypt and for me Edinburgh Castle is as magnificent a structure as any of them. I am very proud to call this city my hame. Excellent post. I remember when I was a lad in the Royal High School on Calton Hill, the geography teacher was extolling the virtues of Edinburgh and said that you have to move away to really appreciate what a magnificent city it is. He was so right. Like you, I've travelled a fair bit and seen many fine cities, but Edinburgh has a uniqueness that is quite breathtaking. I'll always think of Edinburgh as "home", even though I've lived in Canada most of my life, and I'm proud to do so. I was in a shop about two weeks ago, talking to the cashier about the weather or whatever, when the guy in the line behind me said to the cashier, "Talk nicely to this man; he's from Edinburgh." I was amazed and said, "How do you know that?" He pointed to my shirt ... I was wearing a Hearts top ... and replied, "You're a Jambo." Made my day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 9 hours ago, Chester™ said: DHT is one of the multi storey monstrosities at Edinburgh Uni, George Square. Oh that one, sorry forgot about that and the Duguld Stewart building, both easily forgettable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 4 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: Excellent post. I remember when I was a lad in the Royal High School on Calton Hill, the geography teacher was extolling the virtues of Edinburgh and said that you have to move away to really appreciate what a magnificent city it is. He was so right. Like you, I've travelled a fair bit and seen many fine cities, but Edinburgh has a uniqueness that is quite breathtaking. I'll always think of Edinburgh as "home", even though I've lived in Canada most of my life, and I'm proud to do so. I was in a shop about two weeks ago, talking to the cashier about the weather or whatever, when the guy in the line behind me said to the cashier, "Talk nicely to this man; he's from Edinburgh." I was amazed and said, "How do you know that?" He pointed to my shirt ... I was wearing a Hearts top ... and replied, "You're a Jambo." Made my day. Great post.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 5 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: Excellent post. I remember when I was a lad in the Royal High School on Calton Hill, the geography teacher was extolling the virtues of Edinburgh and said that you have to move away to really appreciate what a magnificent city it is. He was so right. Like you, I've travelled a fair bit and seen many fine cities, but Edinburgh has a uniqueness that is quite breathtaking. I'll always think of Edinburgh as "home", even though I've lived in Canada most of my life, and I'm proud to do so. I was in a shop about two weeks ago, talking to the cashier about the weather or whatever, when the guy in the line behind me said to the cashier, "Talk nicely to this man; he's from Edinburgh." I was amazed and said, "How do you know that?" He pointed to my shirt ... I was wearing a Hearts top ... and replied, "You're a Jambo." Made my day. Your geography teacher is bang on , manys a time after dropping off my passengers I've enjoyed the many different views over Edinburgh and from the Pentland Hills when walking the dog its breath taking. Wee warning tho you'll be getting moaned at by some for wearing a Hearts top ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Anyone got a photo of The Totem Lounge now the Earl of Marchmont? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 15 hours ago, FORTHCLYDE said: 1960's Edinburgh pictures strewn together noted Bank on corner of West Nicolson St, building the David Hume tower and Buccleuch Place into Windmill Lane. Which is the photo with the bank ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 35 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: Anyone got a photo of The Totem Lounge now the Earl of Marchmont? Sadly not. I used to stay just up the road from it. Was it not the totem pole ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FORTHCLYDE Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 31 minutes ago, Montgomery Brewster said: Which is the photo with the bank ? Middle picture bottom row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 (edited) Marlin's Wynd, dating from at least as early as the 1600's, partially preserved under the Tron Kirk Edited July 28, 2018 by Cade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 Craigleith Quarry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 Not sure about this one - looks Stockbridge to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORTHCLYDE Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Not sure about this one - looks Stockbridge to me That looks like a Bailie lamp on the right so must be reasonable good area. Looks like a pub next to the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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been here before Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: I thought the top picture said Deep Sex Restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 Just now, been here before said: I thought the top picture said Deep Sex Restaurant. That was dessert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Findlay Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Craigleith Quarry Remember it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seymour M Hersh Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Granton Road & Lower Granton Road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Granton Road & Lower Granton Road? Yeah - forgot to post the location. The number 9 tram on Granton Road. The number 9 bus used to serve that road but no buses go up there now. Edited July 28, 2018 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 (edited) Big change at Granton Square. Looks so much better in the old days. Edited July 28, 2018 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORTHCLYDE Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 4 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Not sure about this one - looks Stockbridge to me Could this be Gloucester Street ? The only thing is the houses on the left seem too good to be demolished! More people needed to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 (edited) 48 minutes ago, FORTHCLYDE said: Could this be Gloucester Street ? The only thing is the houses on the left seem too good to be demolished! More people needed to find out. This is Gloucester Street - I reckon the building on the right confirms it Edited July 28, 2018 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 6 hours ago, been here before said: I thought the top picture said Deep Sex Restaurant. Only if you asked for a Blue Ribband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: This is Gloucester Street - I reckon the building on the right confirms it Nice find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 Crewe Road South in the 60's. No pavement and distinct lack of traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Crewe Road South in the 60's. No pavement and distinct lack of traffic. I love this photo. Not only the classic van with so little traffic but the bairn in the pushchair which is like something from a museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 On 28/07/2018 at 10:48, Maroon Sailor said: Can’t work this one out , bet it’s so bloody obvious too , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 1 hour ago, 3fingersreid said: Can’t work this one out , bet it’s so bloody obvious too , Looking down Comiston Rd? Shop on the corner is now Margiottas? Primary school a wee bit further down on the left hand side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 8 hours ago, Sydney said: Looking down Comiston Rd? Shop on the corner is now Margiottas? Primary school a wee bit further down on the left hand side. Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 8 hours ago, Sydney said: Looking down Comiston Rd? Shop on the corner is now Margiottas? Primary school a wee bit further down on the left hand side. I was thinking about comiston road but the building at the bottom of the picture was putting me off , but yep that's where it is ,Margiottas and the primary school behind the trees ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) Horse and cart next to the pillar box replaced by a white van. Not sure that left side wheel on the cart is aligned ! Tram stop (Cars stop) is a lamp post Edited July 30, 2018 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Horse and cart next to the pillar box replaced by a white van. Not sure that left side wheel on the cart is aligned ! Tram stop (Cars stop) is a lamp post Comiston Road isn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Comiston Road isn’t it? Aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORTHCLYDE Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Can someone publish more mystery pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 11 minutes ago, FORTHCLYDE said: Can someone publish more mystery pics. We’ve got a framed photo which we have never been able to work out its location. I’ll take a picture of the picture and put it on later. We have two ideas where it might be but I’ll wait to see what anyone on here thinks before I divulge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Morgan Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Maroon Sailor said: Foot of the Walk looking onto Constitution Street? Big pub on the right corner (Central bar?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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