Maroon Sailor Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, indianajones said: City hospital? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 10 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: It was Smart the builders. He had some connection with Hibs. Cheers for that - I remember those buses full of workers in donkey jackets. Just assumed they were miners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC_Hearts Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, The Real Maroonblood said: It was Smart the builders. He had some connection with Hibs. Was it not Tom Hart (Hart Construction) that had the hibs connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John mcCartney Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Cheers for that - I remember those buses full of workers in donkey jackets. Just assumed they were miners haha donkey jackets indeed. steamed up windows,smoky atmosphere when they could all smoke cigs on the bus in the winter evenings spotting them heading back to east lothian after a shift on t building site. hibs was hart builder,tom hart was vermin chairman for years iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, John mcCartney said: haha donkey jackets indeed. steamed up windows,smoky atmosphere when they could all smoke cigs on the bus in the winter evenings spotting them heading back to east lothian after a shift on t building site. hibs was hart builder,tom hart was vermin chairman for years iirc Just like this inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, EC_Hearts said: Was it not Tom Hart (Hart Construction) that had the hibs connection? You maybe right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Cheers for that - I remember those buses full of workers in donkey jackets. Just assumed they were miners Apologies for giving the wrong info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Glad I grew up in the generation I did. It’s old, it’s shite, but it’s funny. Seen it loads of times and still pmsl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMC 12 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 9 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Sighthill green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Just now, BMC 12 said: Sighthill green ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 13 hours ago, EC_Hearts said: Was it not Tom Hart (Hart Construction) that had the hibs connection? It was. Wasn't it him that did the George best deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: It was. Wasn't it him that did the George best deal? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Morgan Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: It was. Wasn't it him that did the George best deal? Aye, he paid him 2000 notes per game from his own pocket, just so that George could pee it up a wall and not show up for their games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 When and why did this turn into a replica of the "Where is this" thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: When and why did this turn into a replica of the "Where is this" thread? Some people liked to see if they could recognise certain areas Some posters didn't know the areas and looked to others to help out Some pictures are quite obvious with only subtle changes in the present day Some pictures are of areas that are completely different in the present day It's a thread for everyone who has an interest in how Edinburgh used to look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obua Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Morgan said: Aye, he paid him 2000 notes per game from his own pocket, just so that George could pee it up a wall and not show up for their games. To be fair it was a pay when you play deal so it didn’t cost him much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 1 minute ago, obua said: To be fair it was a pay when you play deal so it didn’t cost him much. It was based on the size of the gate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toggie88 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 8 hours ago, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: It was. Wasn't it him that did the George best deal? Just done a quick google - being before my time I'd never properly read into the whole Best/Hibs affair. Quite an interesting read this: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/george-best-and-hibernian-1979-1980-1-3958090 How Best himself sums up his time at Hibs: “To be honest, I couldn’t take [playing for Hibs] seriously." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 22 hours ago, EC_Hearts said: Was it not Tom Hart (Hart Construction) that had the hibs connection? Tom Hart owned Hibs, he was chairman for many years - and a good Jambo ? My late father in law was great mates with him in the immediate post was years and worked for him for many years. He was put in charge of building Harts big hoose in Ravelston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toggie88 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: When and why did this turn into a replica of the "Where is this" thread? I think it's because a lot of the posts are just old photographs without any information - people responding with the places are either genuinely asking if that's where it is or are signposting it for others. If we want to stop that - I don't know if we do - we could make a rule that if you post a photo, you need to say where it is and if you don't know, you ask in the post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obua Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: It was based on the size of the gate ? Definitely pay if you play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Toggie88 said: Just done a quick google - being before my time I'd never properly read into the whole Best/Hibs affair. Quite an interesting read this: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/george-best-and-hibernian-1979-1980-1-3958090 How Best himself sums up his time at Hibs: “To be honest, I couldn’t take [playing for Hibs] seriously." My missus met him at a bash in Edinburgh during his Hibs days. He was off his tits drunk and told my missus "smoking is bad for you". She said " so is vodka". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) George signing his bar bill Not sure why Richard Whiteley was there or why he is sporting that dodgy tache. Edited March 8, 2019 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Morgan Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 23 minutes ago, obua said: To be fair it was a pay when you play deal so it didn’t cost him much. Didn't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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obua Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, Morgan said: Didn't know that. Yes,they didn’t announce the team until near kick off as they knew it would have a big impact on gate if he wasn’t playing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, obua said: Yes,they didn’t announce the team until near kick off as they knew it would have a big impact on gate if he wasn’t playing.. Makes sense I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 34 minutes ago, Toggie88 said: I think it's because a lot of the posts are just old photographs without any information - people responding with the places are either genuinely asking if that's where it is or are signposting it for others. If we want to stop that - I don't know if we do - we could make a rule that if you post a photo, you need to say where it is and if you don't know, you ask in the post? It was a question. I don't want to deter anyone posting on a great thread. Your last suggestion might help keeping it a genuine history/nostalgia thread and reduce the guessing game element cross-over from the other (also great) thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 48 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: When and why did this turn into a replica of the "Where is this" thread? Rather sweeping troll even for you. Where is This is of a slightly competitive game, where the identifier is awarded points, it is based on world wide pictures, and is actually both interesting and educational, a good thread. This Edinburgh History thread is also interesting and educational, but has a lesser geographic nature, in that it is strictly Edinburgh as some of us once knew it and others find interest in seeing what went before. We can also create our own opinion as to whether the changes are positive or negative. Life is to be enjoyed, and content will not suit everyone, but when there is one comment among many questioning content, then the questioner becomes more of a problem thn the content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Just now, bobsharp said: Rather sweeping troll even for you. Where is This is of a slightly competitive game, where the identifier is awarded points, it is based on world wide pictures, and is actually both interesting and educational, a good thread. This Edinburgh History thread is also interesting and educational, but has a lesser geographic nature, in that it is strictly Edinburgh as some of us once knew it and others find interest in seeing what went before. We can also create our own opinion as to whether the changes are positive or negative. Life is to be enjoyed, and content will not suit everyone, but when there is one comment among many questioning content, then the questioner becomes more of a problem thn the content. As I said. Just a question. It wasn't trolling. Perhaps you should resist responding to what you imagine is trolling. As I have said more than once it is a great thread which kind of suggests I enjoy it! And from memory the "Where is this" thread was originally mainly Edinburgh based.It also was and is a great thread as I have also said. Despite it being me positive enough surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 HV electricity repair 1929 Dalry Road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 Bottom of Arthur Street Did his brakes fail ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Toggie88 said: Just done a quick google - being before my time I'd never properly read into the whole Best/Hibs affair. Quite an interesting read this: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/george-best-and-hibernian-1979-1980-1-3958090 How Best himself sums up his time at Hibs: “To be honest, I couldn’t take [playing for Hibs] seriously." I was only 6/7 at the time, usually listening to us losing to Morton, or someone on my dad's radio. First game was the Championship game v Airdrie, last game of 1978/80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) Edinburgh Canal Street Station 1847-1868 Notice Cockburn Street is down as Cockburn Road on the map Edited March 8, 2019 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 39 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Venchie. Craigmillar Primary and Wauchope Place in the back ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dryJTlaw Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 56 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Is that coming up from York Place just at the old exit for bus station at the Travelers Tryst ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, dryJTlaw said: Is that coming up from York Place just at the old exit for bus station at the Travelers Tryst ? Yes, I agree. The bus has just passed where Harvey Nics is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 08/03/2019 at 20:53, Maroon Sailor said: Edinburgh Canal Street Station 1847-1868 Notice Cockburn Street is down as Cockburn Road on the map From what I've seen on other maps it seems to have changed to Cockburn Street between 1863 and 1864. In the same period, King George IV Bridge, appearing on the above map, changes to plain old George IV Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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