luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Lothian road, can’t remember it looking like that on the left going down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 5 hours ago, Montgomery Brewster said: I have seen one recently, as it jogged my memory and I was like that’s what the waiting room used to be called. I will keep searching for it. Thanks mate, would be good to see it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Picardy Place and the bottom of Leith Street looking very different to now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Tazio said: Picardy Place and the bottom of Leith Street looking very different to now. And from this as well. Remember that Kinetic Sculpture ? Edited June 28, 2018 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smithee Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Keep them coming guys, loving this thread! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carl Fredrickson Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Smithee said: Keep them coming guys, loving this thread! I agree wholeheartedly. I love looking at old photos and some from the 70s onwards I can remember. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Carl Fredrickson Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: And from this as well Were the trees planted on the roundabout as a replacement for the metal monstrosity that used to be there? It was meant to light up and be a work of art - a work of crap from what I mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carl Fredrickson Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Just now, Maroon Sailor said: Cheers - just mentioned that in my last post. Looks like the trees were already there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Was always a shame that they didn't maintain it so it never worked properly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Tazio said: Was always a shame that they didn't maintain it so it never worked properly. I agree - this is what it was all about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 How good was that part of Edinburgh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Tazio said: Picardy Place and the bottom of Leith Street looking very different to now. I heard they were building a hotel where those flats in the middle of what is now the roundabout. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 West end of Princes street, loving those cars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Calder Road under construction Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Calder Road before the roundabouts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: That can't be long after it was built, no clock yet. Shows how posh Edinburgh was that it used to be polo fields. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westbow Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: West end of Princes street, loving those cars. Looks like something out of Laurel and Hardy. Great photo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 And the old Calder Road Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Tazio said: That can't be long after it was built, no clock yet. Shows how posh Edinburgh was that it used to be polo fields. You mean you never played polo, shame on you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Site of what is now Jenners Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Tazio Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: You mean you never played polo, shame on you. My horse hates swimming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Portobello promenade 1952 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 10 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: What year did the bridge come down? That’s a great photo though, gives a completely different look to that street. Take it the Spey Lounge isn’t there then, can’t see any meat wagons. 3 minutes ago, Tazio said: My horse hates swimming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 16 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Wonder what they’re queuing for, only ever remember it being as big as that for Grease Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Wonder what they’re queuing for, only ever remember it being as big as that for Grease Ha ha that's where I went to see Grease as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 On 25/06/2018 at 16:44, Maroon Sailor said: Another morningside station Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: What year did the bridge come down? That’s a great photo though, gives a completely different look to that street. Take it the Spey Lounge isn’t there then, can’t see any meat wagons. Not sure when than bridge came down. Think these buses were early 70's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Not sure what is going on here with the trams in 1952 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Leith Street 1958. Looks so clean ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Not sure what is going on here with the trams in 1952 Looks strange, those gardens looking neat and tidy though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) Club Mercado, February 1999 Edited June 28, 2018 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 George lV Bridge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: That top photo is a belter, wondered what the hell it was when I first looked at it. Edited June 28, 2018 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: That top photo is a belter, wondered what the hell it was when I first looked at it. I remember it more like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Maroonblood Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 2 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Lothian road, can’t remember it looking like that on the left going down. I remember the three wheeler motors in the goods yard. I'm sure it was British Road Services. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maroon Sailor Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Tesco at the end of that top phot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckyBatistuta Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 18 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: I remember the three wheeler motors in the goods yard. I'm sure it was British Road Services. Nup, that’s not coming back to me. Amazing how you remember some silly little things, but completely forget other stuff. I’ve been trying to find a picture of Spookerection indoor market on Earl Grey Street, but nothing so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Herbert Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Where can I see more photos like that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maple Leaf Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Great thread. Thank you to all who have posted pictures. It's very nostalgic for people like me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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