alwaysthereinspirit Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 54 minutes ago, bobsharp said: Bread Street Store where you went to pick up your divi,(dividend check) for your store number which ours was 29612 Didn't know our family number but my Mum knew it better than our birthdays. As soon as the girl started to ask it was out off my Mums mouth. Probably still knows it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: Didn't know our family number but my Mum knew it better than our birthdays. As soon as the girl started to ask it was out off my Mums mouth. Probably still knows it. In my time when a wee boy you were often sent to the local SCWS to get a small item, you were rehearsed with the number from a really tender age, and it must have worked because I remember it clearly at the other end of the age scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, bobsharp said: In my time when a wee boy you were often sent to the local SCWS to get a small item, you were rehearsed with the number from a really tender age, and it must have worked because I remember it clearly at the other end of the age scale. Yes, agree Bob, can still remember my mothers store number 120038 and knew it from an early age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 9 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Shame the photo is from after Leith Provident were taken over by St Cuthbert's. Russell Hunter and Una McLean had the corner of the 2nd floor corner as their flat after they were sold off. Russell kept a lot of the original fixtures from when it was the store drapers so loads of massive chests of drawers, he also had a very good collection of wine in one of the rooms. Sadly to drink it you had to sit and listen to his long rambling stories. I used to get my Clark's Commando shoes for primary school from the drapers and they still had the X-ray machine you put your feet in to work out if they fitted you properly. Would be banned instantly nowadays if you suggested it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obua Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Tazio said: Shame the photo is from after Leith Provident were taken over by St Cuthbert's. Russell Hunter and Una McLean had the corner of the 2nd floor corner as their flat after they were sold off. Russell kept a lot of the original fixtures from when it was the store drapers so loads of massive chests of drawers, he also had a very good collection of wine in one of the rooms. Sadly to drink it you had to sit and listen to his long rambling stories. I used to get my Clark's Commando shoes for primary school from the drapers and they still had the X-ray machine you put your feet in to work out if they fitted you properly. Would be banned instantly nowadays if you suggested it. I remember getting fitted and using the x ray machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 At one time those x ray machines were quite common, Bairds on South Clerk Street where we got some of our shoes had one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 A ‘greasy spoon’ for these bloody hangovers on a Saturday morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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obua Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 8 hours ago, Morgan said: The penny black,I chose that many a Monday morning over work.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 20 hours ago, bobsharp said: At one time those x ray machines were quite common, Bairds on South Clerk Street where we got some of our shoes had one. Yes I remember going there as well Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Tollcross since demolished and now a bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Been away for a few days with no chance to check the thread. 4 pages to catch up on and what a pleasure it is. Thanks for the photos that are posted and the stories that folk have shared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 14 hours ago, obua said: The penny black,I chose that many a Monday morning over work.? Been in there a few early mornings myself. One notably, was to watch a World Cup game involving Scotland. I think it was versus New Zealand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 14 minutes ago, Carl Fredrickson said: Been away for a few days with no chance to check the thread. 4 pages to catch up on and what a pleasure it is. Thanks for the photos that are posted and the stories that folk have shared. You been to Jamaica? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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¼½¾ Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 23/03/2019 at 14:31, Morgan said: George IV Bridge. I love how you can still see the 'ghost' of the Browns sign on the side of the building. I noticed the remains of a couple of old signs on buildings on West Maitland Street, when passing through during the week. There must be quite of few of them about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Morgan said: You been to Jamaica? Was almost a "whoosh moment" until I saw who the poster was. I wish it was Jamaica. Down to London and my work refused to provide me with the stab vest I asked for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Now Aldi’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Now Aldi’s I think you are a member of the same FB page as me. I cant remember the old Gorgie Primary School but then again I didnt go to Tynie from that direction. If it wasnt for the text I would have sworn it was Dalry primary. Love the shellsuit top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 22/03/2019 at 15:34, Radio Ga Ga said: Juniper Green, St Cuthberts 45285 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Now Aldi’s Nice one. I'd forgotten how close to the road it was. The jannie's house (?), whose roof is showing over the bus, is still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 22/03/2019 at 15:36, Radio Ga Ga said: Bristo Place, Napier’s is still there. On 23/03/2019 at 14:29, Morgan said: That’s on the Meadows, I think? Sure I posted that same picture, but not trawling back through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Random I know but I'd love to see any pictures of the stirling and Wilson garage that used to be on craighouse terrace. It was demolished over 20 years ago to make way for a nursing home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 On 22/03/2019 at 16:36, Radio Ga Ga said: Scammell trailer hitch.Very rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Gorgie glue works 1930 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Now known as North Fort Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 13 hours ago, Dino Velvet said: Random I know but I'd love to see any pictures of the stirling and Wilson garage that used to be on craighouse terrace. It was demolished over 20 years ago to make way for a nursing home. I’m quoting your post because I too have asked (a week ago) @Maroon Sailor to be so kind as to try and find a picture for me. I would love to see pictures of a ‘fish wifey’ that used to have her pitch on the corner of Riselaw Crescent and Comiston Road (opposite the top end of the Braidburn Park). As an aside, we have had two flats and one house near Craighouse Terrace, and neither of us can recall the garage you refer to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 23 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Tollcross since demolished and now a bank Certainly looks much better then than now to me 19 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Now Aldi’s Lunch time was a short trip over the road to the chippy , which would be to the immediate left of the photographer . There was also a takeaway shop along to the right , just past Thompson’s Sports , but for the life of me I can’t remember it’s name . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jb102 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 hour ago, 3fingersreid said: Certainly looks much better then than now to me Lunch time was a short trip over the road to the chippy , which would be to the immediate left of the photographer . There was also a takeaway shop along to the right , just past Thompson’s Sports , but for the life of me I can’t remember it’s name . The Wee Shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Morgan said: I’m quoting your post because I too have asked (a week ago) @Maroon Sailor to be so kind as to try and find a picture for me. I would love to see pictures of a ‘fish wifey’ that used to have her pitch on the corner of Riselaw Crescent and Comiston Road (opposite the top end of the Braidburn Park). As an aside, we have had two flats and one house near Craighouse Terrace, and neither of us can recall the garage you refer to. I've looked for that fish wifey but still no joy There are plenty in Newhaven but not opp top end of Braidburn Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: I've looked for that fish wifey but still no joy There are plenty in Newhaven but not opp top end of Braidburn Park Much appreciated. I couldn’t find a damn thing either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 15 minutes ago, jb102 said: The Wee Shop? No it was further along towards where the balloon shop is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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3fingersreid Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 38 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Gilmore place looking west Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 37 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Oggy oggy oggy (sp) max boyce on Cambridge St Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 38 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Big changes in that place . Used to enjoy my trip to the top of goldbergs to see the animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Morgan said: I’m quoting your post because I too have asked (a week ago) @Maroon Sailor to be so kind as to try and find a picture for me. I would love to see pictures of a ‘fish wifey’ that used to have her pitch on the corner of Riselaw Crescent and Comiston Road (opposite the top end of the Braidburn Park). As an aside, we have had two flats and one house near Craighouse Terrace, and neither of us can recall the garage you refer to. At the bottom of craighouse terrace. Next to the wee lane that takes you down to balcaress street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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