¼½¾ Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Big thanks for this one. I sent it to my mum and she thinks that is her gran at the window of her first floor flat to the left, where she grew up as a child. That's great. When I've been looking at all the photos for this thread, I always keep an eye out for me, or someone I know. 6 minutes ago, gjcc said: The White Hart Inn in just out of the picture on the left. Some of the tenement behind the fire no longer there, replaced by “Thomson’s Court” building. The part of it to the right of the close (Thomson’s Close) is still there. I was just looking at that when I saw your post. Edited March 27, 2019 by Lemongrab F knows what happened there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Is that even a real name? No is the short answer. 5 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Was thinking the same when I read the name. Was hoping you would say yes Aye, it's a real name. The family I know used to live in Canaan Lane and one of the sons (I'll not tell you his nickname or you'll really think I'm at it ) moved to Woodburn Terrace. In fact, the other son had a dodgy as feck name too! What a family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: Bert Demarco Sr with a young Stephen Hendry. I used to play a bit of snooker in my younger days at the Marcos clubs. John Spenser former World Champion was friends with the Demarco family and used to sometimes practice there and I used to re spot the balls for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Toggie88 said: Port Hopetoun before it was filled in. The bridge which now crosses the canal at Gilmore Park can be seen it's it's original location at Fountainbridge. What a fantastic photo. Didnt realise how far into the city the canal went. Thanks for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, Morgan said: Aye, it's a real name. The family I know used to live in Canaan Lane and one of the sons (I'll not tell you his nickname or you'll really think I'm at it ) moved to Woodburn Terrace. In fact, the other son had a dodgy as feck name too! What a family. I’ll take a PM 9 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Bert Demarco Sr with a young Stephen Hendry. I used to play a bit of snooker in my younger days at the Marcos clubs. John Spenser former World Champion was friends with the Demarco family and used to sometimes practice there and I used to re spot the balls for him. You spotted old sniffers balls Angle Club man myself, although I did have a platinum membership at Marco’s given to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toggie88 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, Carl Fredrickson said: What a fantastic photo. Didnt realise how far into the city the canal went. Thanks for posting it. Here's another one. Corner building on the left is the end of Morrison St - where Pret currently is - with Lothian Rd in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Toggie88 said: Here's another one. Corner building on the left is the end of Morrison St - where Pret currently is - with Lothian Rd in the background. OMG, that’s a fantastic picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 31 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: I’ll take a PM You spotted old sniffers balls Angle Club man myself, although I did have a platinum membership at Marco’s given to me Dunno if you’re kidding about the PM but, you’re getting one in about 2 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 36 minutes ago, Morgan said: Dunno if you’re kidding about the PM but, you’re getting one in about 2 minutes. Yipee, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth to Paisley Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 On 21/03/2019 at 11:06, been here before said: True that. The pictures are interesting but its a pain in the arse havung to keep coming back to find out where or what they are. Bit late but why not post the picture and put the answer in as a spoiler (eye icon) Spoiler Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 On 26/03/2019 at 21:54, Maroon Sailor said: And before the Kings Theatre came along this is how the site it now occupies looked. The building on the left with the 3 corner windows facing you is still there, it's the junction of Tarvit Street & Drumdryan Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 40 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: And before the Kings Theatre came along this is how the site it now occupies looked. The building on the left with the 3 corner windows facing you is still there, it's the junction of Tarvit Street & Drumdryan Street. What the heck is that chimney in the background? Looks like the factory would almost be on the meadows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: What the heck is that chimney in the background? Looks like the factory would almost be on the meadows. Yeh was wondering about that as well, I've looked at old maps but can't see anything which looks like a chimney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1983 Street looks narrower in that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Street looks narrower in that Looks weird - could be a black shadow that line of the left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Looks weird - could be a black shadow that line of the left Yeah, think you’re right. At first glance, I thought it was the shadow of the gutter. Would have to be, there is no traffic light in view. Edited March 28, 2019 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcap Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) 43 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: What the heck is that chimney in the background? Looks like the factory would almost be on the meadows. Quite enjoying this detective shit. Edited March 28, 2019 by southcap personal info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcap Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) Edited March 28, 2019 by southcap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, southcap said: You’re good at this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, southcap said: Great work bud. Yet another brewery, must have been some amount of jakeys back then. What amazed me most about that map, was the gardens diagonally opposite the Kings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcap Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Morgan said: You’re good at this game. Edinburgh history, in particular, old Edinburgh photography, is in my top 5 interests. Spend thousands of hours of researching this stuff. Edit: also helps I have access to some archives that some won't. Edited March 28, 2019 by southcap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, southcap said: Just now, luckyBatistuta said: Great work bud. Yet another brewery, must have been some amount of jakeys back then. What amazed me most about that map, was the gardens diagonally opposite the Kings. What’s the house in front of those gardens, just out of shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: What’s the house in front of those gardens, just out of shot? Lochrin House. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, SUTOL said: Lochrin House. That obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: That obvious Which map is that from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 28 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: That obvious Yeah it was ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 58 minutes ago, SUTOL said: Which map is that from? Just got it off google images 41 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Yeah it was ???? You just concentrate on your driving and stop blethering a lot of garbage to your punters on Morningside Road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: That obvious So the chimney has been solved, but that's not the only thing solved today. I knew Leven Lodge used to be on the site of the Kings Theatre and was knocked down to make way for the Kings, what I didn't know was it's exact location, but I do now thanks to this map. My G-G-G-G Grandfather died there between 1822 & 1828. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: I knew Leven Lodge used to be on the site of the Kings Theatre and was knocked down to make way for the Kings, what I didn't know was it's exact location, but I do now thanks to this map. My G-G-G-G Grandfather died there between 1822 & 1828. Was he or did he work for a MR Turnbull? https://maps.nls.uk/view/74401133 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: Just got it off google images You just concentrate on your driving and stop blethering a lot of garbage to your punters on Morningside Road We were just discussing lochrin buildings ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, SUTOL said: Was he or did he work for a MR Turnbull? https://maps.nls.uk/view/74401133 No idea, all I know is that he was a Tailor by trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: So the chimney has been solved, but that's not the only thing solved today. I knew Leven Lodge used to be on the site of the Kings Theatre and was knocked down to make way for the Kings, what I didn't know was it's exact location, but I do now thanks to this map. My G-G-G-G Grandfather died there between 1822 & 1828. This thread is one of the best that I’ve ever seen on here, but little things like this just make it that bit more special. I felt it yesterday when my mother saw the Grassmarket picture and now this. Love it folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 On 27/03/2019 at 14:18, Morgan said: Eskbank? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 18 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Eskbank? ? It’s actually at the Grange, but I know where you’re thinking of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toggie88 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Eskbank? ? Palmerston Place in Marchmont, I think. https://goo.gl/maps/3K54U4EEsgw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 28 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: This thread is one of the best that I’ve ever seen on here, but little things like this just make it that bit more special. I felt it yesterday when my mother saw the Grassmarket picture and now this. Love it folks Great wee post from you LB. It’s definitely one of the best threads ever, all I need now is to even get one right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 51 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: We were just discussing lochrin buildings ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 37 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: This thread is one of the best that I’ve ever seen on here, but little things like this just make it that bit more special. I felt it yesterday when my mother saw the Grassmarket picture and now this. Love it folks Indeed it is one of the best threads on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: This thread is one of the best that I’ve ever seen on here, but little things like this just make it that bit more special. I felt it yesterday when my mother saw the Grassmarket picture and now this. Love it folks Glad you got the Grassmarket pic ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 33 minutes ago, Morgan said: Great wee post from you LB. It’s definitely one of the best threads ever, all I need now is to even get one right! I’m sure you get the odd one bud. At least you’ve got an excuse, unlike that 3fingers chappie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Glad you got the Grassmarket pic ?????? Thought it was your old wreck of a cab that had went up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) Drumdryan house, Tarvit Street Edited March 28, 2019 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: And before the Kings Theatre came along this is how the site it now occupies looked. The building on the left with the 3 corner windows facing you is still there, it's the junction of Tarvit Street & Drumdryan Street. Another angle Edited March 28, 2019 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jambo-Jimbo Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 20 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Another angle Excellent, cheers. By the looks of things Leven Lodge must have been up the alleyway to the right of the Kings (blue bins) and on the older photos just to the left of Thomsons Oatmeal, as there looks like there is steps and a vennel leading towards the back from Leven Street. Everything on both yours and my photo was knocked down to make way for the Kings Theatre, the building next to the blue bins looks to be the same building as in the early photo's of the Kings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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