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My Mum's Birthplace
This is where my mum was born, 76 years ago.
Kelvinside Garage
This was a fantastic garage operated by Gordon Hood and a chap called Shearer. As a young lad I was mad about motorbikes and the garage helped me out now and again with things such as blast cleaning spark plugs. I suppose looking back Gordon Hood could be best described as a true gentleman, as he would never accept any payment for his help and friendly advice. I stumbled accross this photograph in my research of old petrol stations as I am building a museum complete with 1950s' garage forecourts at my home at Westoun near Coalburn in, South Lanarkshire. This museum is based on the history of transport. Gordon Hood had a smashing daughter, Sandra, and she was going out with Jim King from Auchinairn at the time. It would be great to hear from Sandra and find out the history of the garage, and if any other photos or memorobilia remain. The garage has changed somewhat over the years, bearing no resemblance to the 1965 photograph. Not unlike... Read more
Lanarkshire memories
Working As Staff Nurse At Western Infirmary
I worked as a staff nurse at this fine hospital for several years in the sixties. I was hired to work in the Renal Unit-however, it had not yet opened when I started. I was put to work wherever extra hands were needed until it did.
I worked Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights as I was married with a baby. I remember my husband driving up this approach to drop me off for night duty. It was a great place to work, with marvellous experience - I learned at the "scene of the accident" as we all did then. I nursed Glasgow's first kidney transplant patient, whom I will never forget. I remember being sent out in an ambulance in 1968 (I believe) when a tenement building collapsed during the night of the "Great Storm". There was a tremendous sense of camaraderie between co-workers at the Western - we all helped each other without regard to rank or job e.g. the nuses would give the cleaner a hand... Read more
Last Bus Home
So you missed the last bus home, in my case to Castlemilk from St. Enoch's Square, after a night at the Locarno. It is winter, cold, wet and windy and you know you have to do it. Stand and wait for the number '2' bus to get me into Castlemilk but never near where I lived. Oh the thought of waiting for the stupid bus at the "Square" and the dreaded walk home, which was about 2 miles from the nearest bus stop!
If that wasn't bad enough, the wrath of your mother awaited you at the other side of the door ready with all she had to lecture once again (putting it nicely) of the importance of never again missing the 10 o'clock bus again, OR ELSE.
Come Christmas, waiting seemed a treat as the lights in George Square were gleaming and somehow all was well with the world, even your mothers words didn't seem as harsh.
But did I ever miss the bus again? you bet. Can't miss... Read more
1st Caledonian Railway Bridge
The deck of this bridge was removed in 1966/7 and only the piers remain. There is an inscription on the Eastern face of the piers, in english and some other language (maybe greek) (I have a photo).
The photograph shows one of the Clutha River Buses, which operated from 1884 to 1903, coming into Jamaica Street pier, The Cluthas eventually became uneconomic when the Electric Trams were introduced and the Underground Railway was opened. The history of the Cluthas has largely been forgotten.
Grandpa - This Will Always be Your Park
To a man in a million - Grandpa you're just simply the best.
We love you millions
Angela, Paul and Courtney.
and all your family - you have too many to write them all here
I love you Grandpa - Angela xxx
DAVIE BROWNS PARK
THIS IS MY GRANDA,S PARK WE HAVE AWE OOR MEMORIE,S HERE OF HIM ON HIS BENCH WINTER RAIN OR SHINE YOU,D SEE MA, GRANDA SITTING WAE HIS WEE RADIO+WEE CUP 2 KEEP HIM WARM !!! I REMEMBER HOW EASILY THE SQUIRREL,S TOOK TO HIM THEY CAME RIGHT UP TO HIM +WEE ROBINS +EVERYDAY FAITHFULLY HE WOULD HAVE THERE FOOD OR SEND US FOR MORE THIS IS JUST MY MEMORIE OF MY GRANDA,S PARK A LOVED GOING UP THE HAUGH JUST TAY SEE DAVY BROWN SITTING READING HIS PAPER,S HURRY UP GRANDA I WANT TAY SEE YOU IN 2007 ON YOUR BENCH WAE A BAG FULL OF NUT,S ALOVE YOU LOA,DS YOUR FIRST GRANDCHILD ALWIZ IN MA HEART ANGELA
