luckyBatistuta Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, been here before said: Westburn Gardens, blocks 1 and 2. The low white building is Toni's the chippy or to give it its sunday name, Tonys Roundhouse. Place was an absolute goldmine which the owner lost in a game of cards. Been quite a few of the chippy owners had gambling problems over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 38 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: Raeburn Place where Scotland first played international matches from 1871 until Murrayfield was purchased in the 20s. And what was Murrayfield before the SRU bought it? NB I know the answer, just throwing it out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, Tazio said: And what was Murrayfield before the SRU bought it? NB I know the answer, just throwing it out there. Polo fields? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Just now, The Frenchman Returns said: Polo fields? That's correct. There's an estate agents at my bus stop on the way home that has a big map on the wall of Edinburgh that I've stared at a few times. Obviously I checked out Tynecastle and it was there but Murrayfield is marked as Polo Fields on it. Edinburgh, always posh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 9 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Spot on, just can’t ever imagine that corner looking like that. It’s incredible how much has changed and you ju never think about what used to be there. The one that got me for this on here, was the building that was on the site of the Usher Hall. Throughout my life, I just always assumed it was the building that always stood there. This thread really opens your eyes to the history of our beautiful city. Cheers mate, never seen that before. Here's one that I have never been able to get my head round and how it looks now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 and now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 then and now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Dalry then Dalry now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) Port Hopetoun Canal Basin in 1920's - I have looked at it on maps before but first photo I have looked at and now well? Edited January 31, 2019 by The Frenchman Returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 10 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Port Hopetoun Canal Basin in 1920's - I have looked at it on maps before but first photo I have looked at and now well? The ABC or whatever it is these days on the corner of Lothian Road and Morrison Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, been here before said: The ABC or whatever it is these days on the corner of Lothian Road and Morrison Street. Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Here's one that I have never been able to get my head round and how it looks now That’s a fantastic then and now picture ?? In the top picture the white horse is actually lucky batistuta waiting on a fare ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, 3fingersreid said: That’s a fantastic then and now picture ?? In the top picture the white horse is actually lucky batistuta waiting on a fare ? Staggering pictures, it’s like a completely different city looking at some of these. Aye right, says the old flogged horse that’s saddled up outside it every night That’s actually Trigger waiting for Roy Rogers to show up, he took his time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 7 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Staggering pictures, it’s like a completely different city looking at some of these. Aye right, says the old flogged horse that’s saddled up outside it every night That’s actually Trigger waiting for Roy Rogers to show up, he took his time ?? your right it’s a different city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toggie88 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 10 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: and now In both pics the building is the same. The later one just has the hotel added on top. While I can understand why Waverley became the choice for the main station, I can't help but think that keeping Princes St could have been the better way to go. The lines from Haymarket to Waverley run almost directly beneath, a lower level with through platforms, a smaller Waverley and retention of Leith Central might have made more sense - especially if we talk about suburban transport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 20 minutes ago, Toggie88 said: In both pics the building is the same. The later one just has the hotel added on top. While I can understand why Waverley became the choice for the main station, I can't help but think that keeping Princes St could have been the better way to go. The lines from Haymarket to Waverley run almost directly beneath, a lower level with through platforms, a smaller Waverley and retention of Leith Central might have made more sense - especially if we talk about suburban transport. Good points. Unfortunately the people responsible for the railways didn’t have the foresight. Don’t get me started about Beeching in the 60’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Toggie88 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Good points. Unfortunately the people responsible for the railways didn’t have the foresight. Don’t get me started about Beeching in the 60’s. Ooft, deserves its own thread. Edinburgh would be a completely different place today had that never happened. Only 10/15 years previous to that they talked about linking Haymarket Goods Yard and St Leonards via an underground tunnel which would have run under the meadows. It was going to be for freight, but had it happened and survived Beeching then there's a good chance we'd have a 'Edinburgh Meadows/Tollcross' passenger station underground now. Which probably would've led to a greater concentration of offices and a business district in the Southside. Edited February 1, 2019 by Toggie88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Then (around the 60's) and Crichton Street now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 The view of Croall's Garage in the 50's and the truly ugly monstrosities that replaced it on Castle Terrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Bowhead House on the Lawnmarket in the 1850's Which probably had to be replaced and for once it fitted in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 43 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Then (around the 60's) and Crichton Street now Absolutely scandalous what the council did to that part of the southside in preparation for the inner ring road that never materialised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 43 minutes ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Bowhead House on the Lawnmarket in the 1850's That photo brought me in mind of this one, which I'd seen, but couldn't find again when I went to look for it, until now, so thanks. I know the William Low shops started out in Dundee, but could this be an early Edinburgh one, or just a coincidence with the name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 7 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Bowhead House on the Lawnmarket in the 1850's Which probably had to be replaced and for once it fitted in 6 hours ago, Lemongrab said: That photo brought me in mind of this one, which I'd seen, but couldn't find again when I went to look for it, until now, so thanks. I know the William Low shops started out in Dundee, but could this be an early Edinburgh one, or just a coincidence with the name? Can’t believe the length of that guy’s legs in the top picture. On the bottom one, what does that say above William Low Grocers, is it on the wall, or is it something on the photograph itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 15 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Can’t believe the length of that guy’s legs in the top picture. On the bottom one, what does that say above William Low Grocers, is it on the wall, or is it something on the photograph itself? Aye his legs are some length. It seems to be the remains of a previous sign, or signs. Can't make it out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Lemongrab said: Aye his legs are some length. It seems to be the remains of a previous sign, or signs. Can't make it out though. That’s what I was thinking, want to know what that it as well. Looks like there is an M and a KEL...you seeing that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldChampions1902 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 On 31/01/2019 at 17:49, NANOJAMBO said: Love this pic. It was the site of the original "Gymnasium". And here is the Gymnasium before St.Bernards moved in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, WorldChampions1902 said: And here is the Gymnasium before St.Bernards moved in. There is also a link to Gorgie as it was the brainchild of John Cox. He was part of the Cox family who had the glue factory on Gorgie Road An illustration of the gymnasium from the Edinburgh Post Office Directory, 1868. Edited February 2, 2019 by The Frenchman Returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WorldChampions1902 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 hour ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Brilliant! Very, very interesting. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Photographs are by a guy called Robert Blomfield, he’s got an exhibition on at Market Street...free entry too. Any idea where the second photograph is taken? Link... https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/robert-blomfield-edinburgh-street-photography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 On 31/01/2019 at 12:39, NANOJAMBO said: can anyone tell me what the buildings are in left foreground and centre foreground (is that one the old prison) ? That book cover is a thing of beauty. Here is another cracking image of what it once looked like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 50 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Photographs are by a guy called Robert Blomfield, he’s got an exhibition on at Market Street...free entry too. Any idea where the second photograph is taken? Link... https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/robert-blomfield-edinburgh-street-photography According to the caption on the link you provided it says the Student Union at Teviot Row House. Guess that fits with the photographer's background. Great pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 36 minutes ago, ArcticJambo said: According to the caption on the link you provided it says the Student Union at Teviot Row House. Guess that fits with the photographer's background. Great pic. I maybe should have read it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 2 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Here is another cracking image of what it once looked like. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 On 30/01/2019 at 20:51, been here before said: Is it not the now demolished flats in Westburn? Im a Calders boy and remember only once passing through on youthful travels. From what I remember they were quite little known unless you were a local. I’m sure you couldn’t see them from the main road from the Wester Hailes Centre side and were hidden by the woods coming from the Calders angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 3 hours ago, ArcticJambo said: According to the caption on the link you provided it says the Student Union at Teviot Row House. Guess that fits with the photographer's background. Great pic. Correct https://www.robertblomfield.co.uk/prints/student-union-teviot-row-house-university-of-edinburgh-1964/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Debut 4 said: Is it not the now demolished flats in Westburn? Im a Calders boy and remember only once passing through on youthful travels. From what I remember they were quite little known unless you were a local. I’m sure you couldn’t see them from the main road from the Wester Hailes Centre side and were hidden by the woods coming from the Calders angle. I think you could see them from The Centre. This 1992 map of Wester Hailes shows a block beside the roundabout which was replaced by the current junction. Edit: Here's a photo. Edited February 3, 2019 by Lemongrab Ermm... editing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Debut 4 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 25 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: I think you could see them from The Centre. This 1992 map of Wester Hailes shows a block beside the roundabout which was replaced by the current junction. Edit: Here's a photo. Good pic....I must be mistaken then. I must be thinking from the perspective of coming from the Calders and through the school where the woods would partly hide the flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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been here before Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Debut 4 said: Good pic....I must be mistaken then. I must be thinking from the perspective of coming from the Calders and through the school where the woods would partly hide the flats. Youre right about the woods. They were the unofficial border betwixt us in Westburn and the Calder ruffians. There was also a small area of rocks down by the woods which we called the quarry. Provided us with ammunition to lob the way of any Caldershire interlopers who stuck their head around the treeline. Im having flashbacks like the 'nam here! Edited February 3, 2019 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, been here before said: Youre right about the woods. They were the unofficial border betwixt us in Westburn and the Calder ruffians. There was also a small area of rocks down by the woods which we called the quarry. Provided us with ammunition to lob the way of any Caldershire interlopers who stuck their head around the treeline. Im having flashbacks like the 'nam here! ?..........You lot we’re always ‘dug in’. It took a brave and lucky Calders interloper to reach the woods unscathed for a shot on the tarzan? We were always fair game being exposed on the grit pitches as an assault was launched ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 9 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Great pic from an unusual angle. Most of these shots normally taken a wee bit along facing Parker’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 9 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Great pic from an unusual angle. Most of these shots normally taken a wee bit along facing Parker’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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