As the site is getting a wee name for itself in the local media, I thought it might help if some of the more well-known and recognisable residents of the past were given a wee mention. Or just those who had some sort of connection with Springburn at some point by living, working or attending school in the area. If they are still around their contributions might even be possible if we can get hold of them.

Sportsmen/women, celebrities, politicians etc... add their names here and let's see if we can get in contact with some of them. No defamatory comments please regardless of what your thoughts may be on them....




Author/Scientist (and man of many talents)

Dr Robert Hutchison Ex Albert Senior Dux 1955,sadly no longer with us,and close friend of George Devlin Co writer of the tribute below :-



cont'd below

Author /Railway Historian/Photographer:

John Thomas Author of the Springburn Story and other books on Scottish Railways



Artists

George Devlin (ex Albert pupil current exhibition at The Billcliffe Gallery until May 20)

A. C. Lillie


Businessmen/women:

Sir Ron Garrick


Actors/Directors:

Peter Capaldi
Armando Iannucci
Valerie Edmond


Writers/Broadcasters:

Tom Weir
Molly Weir
Jimmy McGregor
Marion Chesney(world renowned novelist and former Albert Sen. Sec.pupil
Beryl Beattie (Scotsman columnist/Miss Annie Laurie do do do

Photographer

William Graham 1845-1914 ex railway worker who was fired when he went out on strike then turned photographer and set up a studio in Vulcan Street

Sportsmen:
Allan Ross (Goalkeeper,Luton Town & Carlisle Utd.- Made Scotland squad)Sadly no longer with us.
Maurice Johnston
James McFadden
Stevie Chalmers ( Celtic Lisbon Lion)
Billy Reid (Hamilton Accies Manager)

Bands/Artistes:

Karl Denver
The McCluskey Brothers (The Bluebells)
Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream)
Graham Knight (Guitarist in Marmalade)
Carol Logan (famous dancer at the Windmill Theatre)

Trade Union Leaders:

Campbell Christie General Secretary STUC for many years now Chairman Falkirk FC, and one time Peasie goalkeeper.


Other well known figures

Seth & Bessie Sykes Evangelists known for their mission work and songs.



Men and Women of Substance - worthy of being mentioned

Robert Downie 1891-1968 ,Carleston Street, awarded the Victoria Cross in WWI and later awarded the Military Medal

Dorothy Sanderson nee Tuck Wife of Scots racing driver Ninian Sanderson with her own extraordinary wartime history. http://www.theherald.co.uk/search/display.var.1200498.0.dorothy_sanderson.php