Ayr, Burns's Statue 1900
Ayr, Burns's Statue 1900 Ref: 46008
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Year: 1955
The mid Fifties
I recall my pals and I going to Ayr harbour and picking up the herring and mackerel, which dropped off the baskets when the boats were unloaded, and selling them round the nieghbours' houses. Herring were 1 old penny and mackerel 2 old pennies. Today (2008) a herring costs £1 each! 240 times dearer. We would make dens up Craigie Woods and sleep out. No dangers then. My wee sister aged 4 walked to High Street from Fotheringham Road and got a bus to to Heathfield School and back herself. Try that today!! Cheers, Jimmy Manson, Ayr. Last edited: 07/10/2008 09:34 by James Manson |
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Year: 1948
Fish & Chips
Having fish & chips from the Vesta Cafe on the New Road, they were the best. Playing the puggy at Favali's in the New Road. Playing down at the Newton Shore. Skating at Ayr Ice Rink. Climbing the fence and getting into the dog track from Elmbank Street on Sunday morning to pick up anything of value the drunks had dropped the night before at the races, usually money. Working for Cowan the Butcher as a delivery boy and apprentice. The Odeon club for kids on Saturday morning, to see Flash Gordon and the likes. Newton Park Higher Grade School. Last edited: 05/09/2007 11:34 by Donald Pettigrew |
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Year: 1960
Holiday memories
Happily walking along Ayr beach with an ice cream from the Wellington Cafe, paddling in the sea with my parents! Eating wonderful fish and chips on a windy day. Getting breakfast rolls from one of the many bakers to take back to my aunt's. Going skating at the ice rink with my cousins. Last edited: 04/01/2007 19:45 by Liz Webb |
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 Irvine, the Academy 1904 (ref: 53150) |
Year: 1969
Crossing the moor A memory of Irvine, Ayrshire My secondary education was completed after spending 4 years at Irvine Royal Academy. The school was broken into two buildings known as the old school (pictured) and the new school in Kilwinning Road. Classes were conducted between both buildings and often meant crossing the moor to and from either building. This was fine and considered a great timewaster in good weather but was a pain in pouring rain and ice & snow etc. The old school was a beautiful building which was loaded with character and that also included some of the teachers who could be characters in their own right, the older of whom wore the black robes and generally carried a belt for discipline, although I never saw one used. The classes were split following the results from the 11+ exam and we were taught according to capabilities. I loved it. I loved the old building, the character, and the learning (although the exams were a bit stressful). However we survived and although that beautiful building is still standing proudly it did not survive as a place of learning but now houses various businesses. That's progress ?? Posted: 28/06/2006 14:33 by Margaret Hubble |
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Killie A memory of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire My memories have a date range from 1958 to date. Although I was born in Irvine due to my mother needing urgent medical assistance I was brought up in a town that I grew to love and found easy to defend against anyone who barracked it. I lived with my mother and father originally in Paxton Street which looked onto the bleechy (childrens' play area) which backed onto the cemetary of the St. Andrews Church. Like my Dad, I went to nearby Bentink Primary School and during lunch time would go to my Gran's in Richardland Road which had a great view of the woollen mill and the comings and goings around that area. In 1959 we moved to the new housing estate at Bellfield where I lived for 25 yrs. Throughout my time in Killie I represented the town's local swimming club - like my mother, father and younger brother did. Like my younger brother I also played rugby for the rugby club and also represented Scotland at this sport. I also have fond memories of James Hamilton High School/Academy as well as Kilmarnock Academy. Killie has given me a great education and sound footing for life having qualified as a teacher, swimming instructor/coach, police officer and rugby player. My brother followed me all the way but he is now a Doctor in sports science in New Zealand and has coached their swim team as well as the junior All Blacks. He has also assisted the SRU with their training regime. The only bad thing that I can say is this since my brother and I have moved away from the town, all be it in my case 15 miles up the road to Newton Mearns, we both are saddened at the run down condition of the place and the lack of facilities for the young. I hate to see the heart and character being ripped out of my hometown. Maybe it is because I have very fond memories of my childhood. It has been said many times in a different context " you can take the man out of Kilmarnock but cant take Kilmarnock out of the man". Last edited: 13/09/2006 09:59 by John Stewart |
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