Gowkshill, Lothian

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Old Maps of Gowkshill

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Map of Gowkshill in 1903-1904

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Sheet Maps of Gowkshill

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Memories of Gowkshill
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Swinging 60's

I came across this interesting page whilst looking for an old photo of Gowkshill for my Dad's funeral order of service. Dad, Billy Kane, lived at 2 the Crescent with his parents. When he married we stayed in Arniston, 43 Barleyknowe Crescent, the family moved to Dumfrieshire in 1950's with Dad's work in the pit's. Came back to Gowkshill in 1960, lived at 24 Stobhill Road, he worked in Bilson Glen until 1985 when he ...see more

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Added 12 October 2012

Some Happy Days

If anyone remembers the Sabistons...we lived at 12 Stobhill Road. The gala days to the various places - Gullane, North Berwick, etc - were my favourite times. To this day whenever I hear "I love to go a-wandering", it brings back the memories. I also remember playing in the 'top' park and the 'bottom' park from morning to night (summer of course). The Guy Fawks bonfires in the bottom park, the rag & bone ...see more

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Added 15 April 2011

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