Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Cruyff Turn said: Eskbank? ? This will be the one you're thinking of, at Eskbank Toll https://www.google.com/maps/@55.8892207,-3.0817029,3a,90y,70.66h,98.72t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s8SQ47YKO3ugx95hLZnGd_A!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: This will be the one you're thinking of, at Eskbank Toll https://www.google.com/maps/@55.8892207,-3.0817029,3a,90y,70.66h,98.72t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s8SQ47YKO3ugx95hLZnGd_A!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 It’s not that one, there’s a few of them down that way mind you. The one I was thinking of might be nearer the college there on that road, which is newbattle, not Eskbank. ? I fitted an electric garage door for the owner and sorted his garage roof, the guy was a Doctor called Ian, possibly the cleverest man I’ve ever met but I’m sure his Georgian 3 story mansion had a turret roof just like the picture Morgan posted. B listed buildings as well. Edited March 28, 2019 by Cruyff Turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: 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. Still searching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Cruyff Turn said: It’s not that one, there’s a few of them down that way mind you. The one I was thinking of might be nearer the college there on that road, which is newbattle, not Eskbank. ? I fitted an electric garage door for the owner and sorted his garage roof, the guy was a Doctor called Ian, possibly the cleverest man I’ve ever met but I’m sure his Georgian 3 story mansion had a turret roof just like the picture Morgan posted. B listed buildings as well. OK - that will probably be down Dalhousie Road, or Ancrum Road just off it. As you say, plenty big houses like that round there (a few internet millionaires & finance company CEOs live there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 22 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Fantastic. Good find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luckyBatistuta Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Burgh Muir??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 19 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Burgh Muir??? Bruntsfield house. Gillespie’s high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, Montgomery Brewster said: Bruntsfield house. Gillespie’s high All it said under the pic was Burgh Muir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luckyBatistuta Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Construction of The Scotsman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Gilmore Place, Tollcross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Orphan Hospital and also Lady Glenorchy’s Chapel demolition, both on the site of Waverley Station. Waverley construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) View of auditorium, the Edinburgh Picture Theatre or New Picture House cinema on Princes Street. It opened in 1913 and was demolished in 1951 to make way for a Marks and Spencer store. View of the Empire Theatre auditorium, Edinburgh, with audience. Edited March 29, 2019 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Dean Village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luckyBatistuta Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) A view of Borthwicks Close from Guthrie Street. The John Farmer Brown Memorial Clock is still there. Old Playhouse Close Milne’s Court Chessel’s Court Hangmans House, 140 Cowgate 66 Morrison Street Edited March 29, 2019 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luckyBatistuta Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) The original Edinburgh Royal Infirmary was at the top of Robertson’s Close, Infirmary Street in 1729. This image was taken in 1872 The Western General Hospital began as the Craigleith Poorhouse in 1868, including an Infirmary for the care of sick paupers. In 1914 the Poorhouse was taken over as a military hospital and renamed the 2nd Scottish General Hospital, Craigleith. It returned to its former function in 1919, and in 1929 it became the Western General Hospital. The Edinburgh Hospital for Sick Children was opened in 1860 at 7 Lauriston Lane, achieving Royal status in 1863. Dr Joseph Bell (an inspiration for the literary character Sherlock Holmes) was appointed the first Ordinary Surgeon at the hospital in 1887. In 1895 a new hospital designed by Edinburgh architect George Washington Browne was opened in Sciennes where it remains today The Astley Ainsley opened as a result of money left by Mr David Ainsley of Costerton to provide “relief and behoof of the convalescents of the Royal Infirmary”. With this purpose, a site was acquired on the south side of the city and an experimental unit was opened in 1923 with 34 beds. The Astley Ainsley has grown from being a convalescent hospital to being a leading rehabilitation centre and school for occupational therapists. Edited March 29, 2019 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) The Trades Maiden Hospital, Its first location was between the Horse Wynd and Argyle Square, on the site of the east wing of the present Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street. It remained there until 1855, when it moved out to a villa named Rillbank, at Sciennes on the south side of the Meadows. In 1892 it moved again to Ashfield, on Grange Loan. The latest move was to 61 Melville Street in 1975 and its new home was renamed Ashfield in commemoration of its former premises. The Trades Maiden Hospital shares its headquarters with the Convenery of Trades, which holds its meetings in the same building. Horses Wynd Rillbank Ashfield, Grange Loan Edited March 29, 2019 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 3 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: The Trades Maiden Hospital, Rillb Ashfield, Grange Loan This is it now. https://goo.gl/maps/SGaPPqesdA22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 5 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Gilmore Place, Tollcross That doesn't look like Gilmore Place. MAybe Lower Gilmore Place, heading towards the canal...But even then, I'm not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 9 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: That was brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 9 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: I remember these lorries when I stayed in Brown Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcap Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 1968 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 4 hours ago, SUTOL said: This is it now. https://goo.gl/maps/SGaPPqesdA22 Hadn’t even looked to see if it was still there, look at that beautiful modern architecture 4 hours ago, SUTOL said: That doesn't look like Gilmore Place. MAybe Lower Gilmore Place, heading towards the canal...But even then, I'm not so sure. ‘Couldn’t say bud, it was just listed as Gilmore Place and surrounding flats on the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 9 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: View of auditorium, the Edinburgh Picture Theatre or New Picture House cinema on Princes Street. It opened in 1913 and was demolished in 1951 to make way for a Marks and Spencer store. View of the Empire Theatre auditorium, Edinburgh, with audience. The balcony way up on the top, it was referred to as the gods. My good friend Ian Taylor and I when we were abou 14/15 used to go there for the show on a Saturday night. Concluded when Ian and his mother like many others emigrated to Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcap Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Archer Street. 1961. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcap Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) Portsburgh Square. 1961. Edited March 29, 2019 by southcap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcap Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) Cramond. 1961. Edited March 29, 2019 by southcap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcap Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 1950's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obua Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 14 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Construction of The Scotsman That’s the best photo I’ve seen on here,amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 22 minutes ago, southcap said: 1950's. Top picture. Some poor soul must have been dispatched up a ladder with a watering can to water those hanging baskets every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 2 hours ago, southcap said: Archer Street. 1961. Possibly should read Arthur Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 5 hours ago, bobsharp said: The balcony way up on the top, it was referred to as the gods. My good friend Ian Taylor and I when we were abou 14/15 used to go there for the show on a Saturday night. Concluded when Ian and his mother like many others emigrated to Australia. ‘Plenty Dickie bows out and about. 1 hour ago, southcap said: 1950's. What the heck is that? Wouldn’t fancy being in a smash in it.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 2 hours ago, southcap said: 1950's. Whats the 7 / 6 in the middle of the road? Surely not parking spaces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: ‘Plenty Dickie bows out and about. What the heck is that? Wouldn’t fancy being in a smash in it.? There’s one of them bombs about here, it doesn’t look very safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 37 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: ‘Plenty Dickie bows out and about. What the heck is that? Wouldn’t fancy being in a smash in it.? Looks like Del Boys version of James Bond’s Aston Martin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 44 minutes ago, been here before said: Whats the 7 / 6 in the middle of the road? Surely not parking spaces? I saw that and suspect it probably had something to do with the tram line removals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 15 minutes ago, Debut 4 said: Looks like Del Boys version of James Bond’s Aston Martin... There were a few of them about in the mid fifties. I think if I remember correcly Rossleighs in Lothian Road sold them. More people could afford cars and those who couldn't bought things like that, just a covered motor bike really, but they didn't get wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 30 minutes ago, bobsharp said: There were a few of them about in the mid fifties. I think if I remember correcly Rossleighs in Lothian Road sold them. More people could afford cars and those who couldn't bought things like that, just a covered motor bike really, but they didn't get wet. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Debut 4 said: Looks like Del Boys version of James Bond’s Aston Martin... It is actually a Bond mini car, though nothing to do with James Bond. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bond_Minicar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) Video on Facebook claiming to be of life in Edinburgh in 1934. It was posted in 2017, so apologies if it’s been posted before. Edit: Couple fishwives on show to for those that were looking for that recently. Edited March 29, 2019 by gjcc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 2 hours ago, bobsharp said: Possibly should read Arthur Street Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieboobs Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Apologies if these have been posted before but I stumbled across these on another website (history lovers club. some great pictures of other cities too) Mercat Cross Edinburgh Castle -1868 Photographer: Wilson, George Washington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieboobs Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Advocate’s Close, Edinburgh, taken around 1875 Not sure where this is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieboobs Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 92nd, Gordon Highlanders, Edinburgh Castle, ca. 1845 Black Watch marching down The Royal Mile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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