Nostalgic memories of Gowkshill's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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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
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
I was born in Suttislea in Nitten in 1947 but my sister and I emigrated to Gowkshill when I was 2 (I think) and lived at 18 Pentland Avenue till I married Isobel from Bonnyrigg when I was 21. I grew up with the Weighands and the Dolyes and worked in the time office at the Lady and the Workshops. The Sunday games in the big park were the highlight of my youth, often starting at around 11 and finishing about ...see more
Does anyone remember Helen, Jan and Billy Crawford, 13 The Crescent, Jan still stays in the crescent although i'm not sure that it is in the same house. My memories include the old co-op ad Gaul's shop which I know are not there now.