tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post8560114086669994325..comments2024-03-17T20:34:53.938+00:00Comments on Glasgow Punter: Walking Through Partick, Past and PresentGlasgow Punterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264063716347952271noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-73282517455114186492024-01-30T13:53:28.926+00:002024-01-30T13:53:28.926+00:00Great memories from childhood Great memories from childhood John Welshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-46337393601929899162024-01-30T13:51:56.645+00:002024-01-30T13:51:56.645+00:00My family name is Welsh and our large family lived...My family name is Welsh and our large family lived in 22, 26 and 47 rosevale street with cousins, aunts and uncles in closes in the surrounding streets, I also went to the same 2 schools you were in, a great place to be brought up in and I'm very proud to say I come from the centre of the universe<br />John Welshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-61538584368166051642024-01-14T19:25:24.153+00:002024-01-14T19:25:24.153+00:00I have put some pictures of Partick Bridge Street ...I have put some pictures of Partick Bridge Street on the FaceBook group Partick PeopleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-83286859734181539402024-01-13T10:40:25.382+00:002024-01-13T10:40:25.382+00:00I was born in Partick brought up in 47 Merkland St...I was born in Partick brought up in 47 Merkland St, now gone along with the railway bridge. Your blog has brought back so many warm and good memories. I went to Rosevale School and later Hillhead. We left when my dear sister drowned in the Clyde in 1962 and settled in South Africa My own offspring and their offspring are in Warsaw and Florida, and they know their roots and all about Partick. Thank you for your efforts here, great result, greatly treasured. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-28785255182962731252023-10-17T10:47:24.364+01:002023-10-17T10:47:24.364+01:00My mum and I were having a look at those lovely ph...My mum and I were having a look at those lovely photos of the west end with interest as her family originally owned the STRAND Caffè back in the day next to the subway station now known as KELVIN HALL subway any of you folk have any memories of that particular Caffè?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-70883829299206025992023-09-29T21:49:45.829+01:002023-09-29T21:49:45.829+01:00I lived on Dowanhill Street 1954-64. One of my ab...I lived on Dowanhill Street 1954-64. One of my abiding memories is of the buskers who regularly appeared at the back of the tenements to entertain the punters for a few pennies - if they were good. Very few were. They regularly murdered "The Old Rugged Cross". A particular favourite of mine was Woodbine Annie. She always had 3 coats on and carried umpteen plastic bags. Her preferred instrument was the moothie. She would suck and blow a bit, then leap up and down shouting something like "Honey Perrs". I think it was her version of the blues. Anyway, she generally got a torrent of abuse for her trouble. Which she handled well. I learned some great phrases from her. Happy days indeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-77696045672621231322023-07-28T10:46:19.582+01:002023-07-28T10:46:19.582+01:00Which close did you live in? I stayed in 68 doon t...Which close did you live in? I stayed in 68 doon the brae across from St.SimonsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-61886153813855381402023-07-20T05:13:19.296+01:002023-07-20T05:13:19.296+01:00I was born 1947 and went to Church street school b...I was born 1947 and went to Church street school but emigration in 1953 to California. Went back for many visits.my Mothers family lived at 23 Partick Bridge street Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-1549258977957248732023-07-20T05:08:05.452+01:002023-07-20T05:08:05.452+01:00Are there any old photos of Partick Bridge Street....Are there any old photos of Partick Bridge Street. My Mother’s family the Breslin’s. We’re raised there. I emigrated from that street 1953Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-21651742435257387432023-06-14T16:29:18.004+01:002023-06-14T16:29:18.004+01:00Maybe try the Facebook Group "Partick People&...Maybe try the Facebook Group "Partick People" and it also has many many pictures on it of the area, many that are black & white... I am on there and can also point you to a few pictures of Anderson Street.John Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936500856283262024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-4636445813551348192023-06-09T11:59:26.372+01:002023-06-09T11:59:26.372+01:00We have recently taken over a commercial property ...We have recently taken over a commercial property in Anderson street and have found some really old pictures of people. Don't know how far back they date but are really old but would love to be able to trace them back. Can anyone help? We would also really like to encorporate some lovely old black/white pictures of the area from way way back. Can anyone help :) <br />Marieboyle1980@msn.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-38602931936176973752023-04-01T00:57:48.276+01:002023-04-01T00:57:48.276+01:00The "Manse" was 71 Partickhill Road and ...The "Manse" was 71 Partickhill Road and it's marked on the maps.https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/swipe/#zoom=19.0&lat=55.8753&lon=-4.3097&layers=170&right=osmJohn Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936500856283262024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-38763635426036766672023-04-01T00:47:51.137+01:002023-04-01T00:47:51.137+01:00I've been researching the Crosspark mansion. I...I've been researching the Crosspark mansion. It was used for refugees after WW1 and then yes torn down like a lot of other places... have you ever managed to see a photo of it? I have been trying to find photos of all the major houses in the area that were lost so that I can model them in 3d and bring them back to life... Would love to hear from you.John Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936500856283262024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-75222654284641575412023-04-01T00:44:35.091+01:002023-04-01T00:44:35.091+01:00Here you go Russell Street http://www.mitchelllibr...Here you go Russell Street http://www.mitchelllibrary.org/virtualmitchell/image.php?i=15817&r=2&t=4&x=1John Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936500856283262024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-73193934119502271712023-04-01T00:31:06.205+01:002023-04-01T00:31:06.205+01:00You lived across from the Public Baths and Wash Ho...You lived across from the Public Baths and Wash House. Did you used heat your hands on the wall outside? There is a picture of the inside here https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3198088723789444 and the collection here https://canmore.org.uk/collection/698962 shows the gas works and Salvation Army hall that was across from the Keith Street Quaker burial ground. Nothing of Walker Street though that I've seen yet...John Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936500856283262024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-64456351965965160502023-04-01T00:20:17.419+01:002023-04-01T00:20:17.419+01:00The second picture of Keith Street (the one with t...The second picture of Keith Street (the one with the Criterion Ices sign) isn't actually Keith Street. It is the top of Orchard Street (now Vine Street) before the Bank building was built at 369-381 Dumbarton Road and round into Vine Street. Keith Street never had cottages like that at the top because that is where the entry to Rubber Works was and 229 Dumbarton Road never had any buildings behind it - check the maps...John Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936500856283262024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-55483820100867414242023-01-04T02:27:57.025+00:002023-01-04T02:27:57.025+00:00Hi, my mother Theresa grew up in 7 Thurso Street. ...Hi, my mother Theresa grew up in 7 Thurso Street. The Hamill Family. She often talked so fondly of Jack Dennison, I met him as a teenager in the 80s and when we had (and he) had moved to Blairdardie/Drumchapel. Any other information would be amazing. I can’t find any images either of Thurso Street which is a real shame. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-55927014587442919672022-12-07T10:39:14.285+00:002022-12-07T10:39:14.285+00:00My family stayed at 13 walker st early 50s I then ...My family stayed at 13 walker st early 50s I then moved to 670 Dumbarton road early 60s my grandmother was a music teacher Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-46925552462184566342022-11-19T12:17:13.580+00:002022-11-19T12:17:13.580+00:00Anyone remember the name of the hairdressers in la...Anyone remember the name of the hairdressers in late 80’s early 90’s in haybutn street?<br />MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-49259831777601683632022-09-30T16:39:41.455+01:002022-09-30T16:39:41.455+01:00Anonymous….in the 1851 census my G/G/Grandmother l...Anonymous….in the 1851 census my G/G/Grandmother lived at 39 Dumbarton Rd (Carmichaels Land). I believe this was in the vicinity of the top of Thurso St (old Queen St) & Dumbarton Rd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-77854145092749845892022-09-29T02:29:03.901+01:002022-09-29T02:29:03.901+01:00Yes I played in the swing park. We emigrated to Ca...Yes I played in the swing park. We emigrated to California July 1953 but visited Glasgow many times over the years .my mothers family The Breslins lived at 23 Patrick Bridge Street. Last visited 1998. Big changes from when I grew up on that street- high rise flats now. My grandma had a fish n chip shop there back in the day. I have photos I took of the swing park in my photo album Will need to look them out Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-50461749432035672422022-06-21T08:55:33.926+01:002022-06-21T08:55:33.926+01:00Jim smith. I served my apprenticeship James Ritc...Jim smith. I served my apprenticeship James Ritchie Ltd,sawmill road and Byron st. 1960,s loved to hear from anyone who worked there or know anyone who worked thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-12150458339616819762022-06-15T11:34:10.802+01:002022-06-15T11:34:10.802+01:00Hi l do Remember Merkland Street Whole Family were...Hi l do Remember Merkland Street Whole Family were born there l also Remember Zthe off sales too young though to take notice of names was my happy place loved Merklamd street my name is jean Cameron DouganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-50039890677303970622022-03-06T12:21:05.963+00:002022-03-06T12:21:05.963+00:00Thoroughly enjoyed reading your great memories of ...Thoroughly enjoyed reading your great memories of partick having been an apprentice plumber at Robert ferrie's plumber's 193 crow rd a later Alexander Anderson plumber's Dumbarton rd Whiteinch Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681968396007162902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2944408454207866907.post-68277816861307710332022-01-26T13:31:04.912+00:002022-01-26T13:31:04.912+00:00Was the cafe you mention the Criterion Cafe just a...Was the cafe you mention the Criterion Cafe just a couple of doors down from the F & F Bingo Hall in Dumbarton Road, next to The Grain Store. Owned by the Riggetti family. Their ice cream was fantastic. Their sign always stated Milk ices rather than ice crream.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00574075577493078240noreply@blogger.com