been here before Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 20 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Holy Corner. Some tosser coffee place now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 22 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: This looks familiar but I am not sure where - is it at Holy Corner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Carl Fredrickson said: This looks familiar but I am not sure where - is it at Holy Corner? Mulhearn and Brotchie garden centre, Holy Corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 29 minutes ago, Carl Fredrickson said: This looks familiar but I am not sure where - is it at Holy Corner? 27 minutes ago, Morgan said: Mulhearn and Brotchie garden centre, Holy Corner. Didn't the place with the Moben sign, which is now a coffee shop like the garden centre, no used to be a bakers shop/cafe? Crawford's or Martin's I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 10 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: Didn't the place with the Moben sign, which is now a coffee shop like the garden centre, no used to be a bakers shop/cafe? Crawford's or Martin's I think. Crawfords baker back in the day. My Mum who died in April this year aged 80 used to walk to work there everyday from the Dean Village when she was 13. She had 10/11 brothers and sisters to help feed. Changed days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 17 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: Didn't the place with the Moben sign, which is now a coffee shop like the garden centre, no used to be a bakers shop/cafe? Crawford's or Martin's I think. Crawford's, years and years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 1968 - surprised at the traffic congestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Merchiston Place I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: 1968 - surprised at the traffic congestion Lothian Road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Duddingston Rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) 19 minutes ago, been here before said: Merchiston Place I reckon. Boroughmuirhead Post Office ! Now Honeycomb & Co Edited September 16, 2018 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 44 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Morningside Road. Top end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 30 minutes ago, been here before said: Lothian Road? Naw Broughton Street. 19 bus never went up or down Lothian Road. 3 minutes ago, PTBCAL said: Morningside Road. Top end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 39 minutes ago, been here before said: Lothian Road? Yes, definitely is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 13 minutes ago, PTBCAL said: Morningside Road. Top end Very close to where JK Rowling lived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Findlay Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: The old West Granton. Possibly the biggest slums in Edinburgh at one time. One of the better decisions taken by the city to flatten them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 1 minute ago, John Findlay said: The old West Granton. Possibly the biggest slums in Edinburgh at one time. One of the better decisions taken by the city to flatten them. My maternal Grandad worked in Granton Gas works, lived in the prefabs at Pilton, memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Flats opposite the old Forresters High School? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 13 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: The EH14 Ghetto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 22 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Flats opposite the old Forresters High School? Think they were in the Granton area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Mighty Thor Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 9 hours ago, NANOJAMBO said: Not a clue. where is this please ? Parliament st Leith from behind the banana flats i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroondevo52 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Very close to where JK Rowling lived. I painted her house, well it was my mates but he sold it to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroondevo52 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 6 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: That's at the end of my road, Duddingston Park South, garage now flats. When I first met my wife she told me she stayed in Duddingston, Niddrie is it no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 4 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Broughton Road As in powderhall dug track was down to the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 52 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Liberton Rd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: Liberton Rd? Aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Wester Hailes drive. ? There was a row of high rises . Westburn had a group of them. I had a ball growing up there. My auld Dutch hated it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Montgomery Brewster said: As in powderhall dug track was down to the right Aye - Not sure if that is Beaverhall Road to the right. Fonzies would appear to be a nursery now if it is Edited September 16, 2018 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 23 minutes ago, jake said: Wester Hailes drive. ? There was a row of high rises . Westburn had a group of them. I had a ball growing up there. My auld Dutch hated it. Westburn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginga Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 14 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: The old Leith Lodging House at 5 Parliament Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 5 hours ago, John Findlay said: Naw Broughton Street. 19 bus never went up or down Lothian Road. That 19 bus did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 6 hours ago, been here before said: Merchiston Place I reckon. You seem so sure I'm going to go along with your "guess" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 8 hours ago, been here before said: Merchiston Place I reckon. Think you're right. There used to be a shop called Wightmans just next to the post office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, John Findlay said: Naw Broughton Street. 19 bus never went up or down Lothian Road. Looks awfully like Lothian Road John. You can make out princes Street at the bottom. I reckon it's the (now) junction of East Fountainbridge and Fountainbridge. I think it's the 18 bus which definitely did go up Lothian Road. Edited September 17, 2018 by Seymour M Hersh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 15 hours ago, Morgan said: One of my very first under age pints was had in there. Lauriston Place. I trust you took your school blazer off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: I trust you took your school blazer off! I hope he kept his shorts on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 11 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Aye - Not sure if that is Beaverhall Road to the right. Fonzies would appear to be a nursery now if it is Fonzie's was a chippy called Ronnie's when I attended Broughton secondary 1966-1972...so long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 You know that old adage. You get wiser as you get older? I am living proof that, that's a load of bollocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: I trust you took your school blazer off! Yes. 5 hours ago, Lemongrab said: I hope he kept his shorts on. Oh yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 17 hours ago, Lemongrab said: Didn't the place with the Moben sign, which is now a coffee shop like the garden centre, no used to be a bakers shop/cafe? Crawford's or Martin's I think. 16 hours ago, PTBCAL said: Crawfords baker back in the day. My Mum who died in April this year aged 80 used to walk to work there everyday from the Dean Village when she was 13. She had 10/11 brothers and sisters to help feed. Changed days. 16 hours ago, Morgan said: Crawford's, years and years ago. Changed my mind - think it was a bakers called McVitties or maybe even McVitties Guest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Phamism Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 One of my underage drinking dens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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