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 buntygal |
Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 21 2008, 9:49 AM EST Great photos Steve...lots of memories there..the Steamie, I well remember the stalls where the sinks were and the big round thing in the centre of the first pic is a spin dryer. The steamie was upstairs and you had to 'bump' the old pram full of washing up to get into the steamie .You had to prebook your ticket and were given a time slot. As a girl I used to go with my mother but no children were allowed in so we had to sit at the top of the steps and wait. The public baths were also up the srairs where you had the woman in charge fill up your bath then turn it off...no taps on the bath she used a nut wrench!. When I moved back to Springburn in 1964 after I married I still used the steamie for about 3 years. The black & white photo of Balgary swing park shows the big shed at the far end , it had a wooden bench that ran all the way round it and we used to get up and run all the way round..dare devils, eh. The picture with the tram and showing the fruiterers shop , well I lived in the flat above the fruit shop for a couple of years. Thanks for that. 18 out of 18 found this valuable. Do you? |
 wellfield |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 21 2008, 11:38 AM EST Wonderful pic's Steve,especially the one with the two wee women standing chatting outside the Co-op.As a man,I could never figure to this day,why the Scottish women stood there for ages,without setting down their wee message bags.Aye' bunty,I remember Taylor's well,we used tae' fight through the Wasps then load up our Jukes' wi' pea pods,then run like hell wi' the man shouting at us. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
 stillgame |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 21 2008, 11:39 AM EST I agree with you buntygal,the photos are great,also the added cinema photos are superb too! 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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wellfield |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 21 2008, 7:55 PM EST I'm just looking at that picture of the corner of Cowlairs Rd,it brings back memories of all the Springburn Hardmen wi' their D/A haircuts fae'Fusco's,and their drainpipe troosers' and velvet collars full o' dandruff.Aye' them were the days wi' the made tae' measure suits fae' Jacksons and Burtons,and the suede soled shoes schwelching away when yi' ran fae the Polis',who was trying tae' gie' ye' a ticket for loitering.---HEY Jimmuck,dis' this no' sound like (THIS IS YOUR LIFE) just kidding mate. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
 Jimmuck |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 21 2008, 11:15 PM EST Ye got it right in wan W/Field!!!! When ah saw the photae o' Cowlair's Rd?? ah burst oot in tears, ma wife thoat ma Comp wiss broken! Ha! Ha! Ah kin see the windae o' the single-end whaur ah wiss born! An' ye kin jist see the edge o' Kemp St. whaur oor Marlene oan here wis fae. Bliddy Magic! Noo here's sumthin' in the furst photae o' Sighthill Cemetary an' thae buildings oan Keppochill Rd?? ah mind as a wain, playin in summ ruins o' a picture hoose therr an' sumday telt me it wiss bombed, bit then ah heard that thaid hudda big fire in it. Dae yoo noa the name o' the picture hoose W/F?? 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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wellfield |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 21 2008, 11:38 PM EST Hey Big Man,was it no the Oxford,it caught fire a'fore we wur' born,so that's 2 counts not guilty.Hey,loved the picture of the wee lead'ie doo' (or hen) and the PRICE!! ---For Christ sake Jimmy,you just spoiled ma' foot fetish,with these pictures you sent me of imported flesh eating sandals fae' China. There nae' China o' mine. And by the way,my lovely English Wife said she's no' wrapping ma' ribs any mair',so you've tae' stop making me laugh. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 22 2008, 5:52 PM EST There was me feeling all nostalgic and all, then I read Jim's message and burst oot laughing again! Fantastic photo's I must agree as off I wondered down memory lane, remembering walking with my Nana in and out the shops - the very polite passing conversation "Goodmorning / Goodafternoon Mrs ????" and on Nana carried not stopping to blether right there in the street. That was an awfy long walk back to Burnbrae St and I'm no surprised now I'm so wee, my Nana must've worn ma wee leggies right down lol 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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wellfield |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 23 2008, 6:01 PM EST Loved the picture of Taylors fruit shop,that sign was made of beautiful individual tiles.Corner of Springburn rd/Northcroft rd/Wellfield st. with the bank on the other corner. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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buntygal |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 23 2008, 6:14 PM EST wellfield I lived in the flat above Taylors in 1966-1968. Bythen it was the Sports shop. But I well remember Taylors as a girl going for a stone of tatties. Turnips used to be cleaved in two with what looked like a machette1 Bunty 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Jimmuck |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 23 2008, 9:33 PM EST Seriously pals, kin ye tell me whaur thae shops urr in the last few Springburn photaes?? The Fishmonger's ... Bayne an' Duckett?? ah kin see thair either gau'in uppa hill or doonna hill, bit whit hill?? back doon tae Cowlairs or doon tae Balgrayhill? Oh mammy ah'm loast so am urr! Do you find this valuable? |
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wellfield |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 23 2008, 10:07 PM EST Jimmy,Bayne&Duckets and Hamiltons the baker were on the right hand side walking down Springburn rd towards Cowlairsrd.The fishmonger and Taylors fruit shop were at the top of Sprinburn rd by Wellfield st.Pay attention ye' big Tatti-Bogle! Do you find this valuable? |
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Jimmuck |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 23 2008, 11:28 PM EST Thanks W/F. ah kinna thoat that aboot Bayne and Bucketts. Ah went intae a wee electrical shoap jist doon the road fae there (afore the station bridge) when ah wiss hame in '88 and bought some TDK Video tapes furr ma camera. Ah knew the Taylor's Fruit Shoap location an' ah wiss feart tae mention The Pawn oan Northcroft Rd, furr yese widd think ah wissa bandit, LoL! Buntygal hen, that wissa great place furra hoose, right at that corner?? ye widnae need a telly, ha! ha! Do you find this valuable? |
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wellfield |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 24 2008, 1:52 AM EST Jimmuck,there was bigger Pawn Shop if ye' remember, it was the first wee st past Hawthorne st,It was a place upstairs,and the counter was like a wire cage, any way the story is.My cousin was given a watch by an American boy friend,she ended up pawning the watch,she told my wife and I about the watch on one of our visits home ,I bought the ticket from her cheap,found out it was solid gold. Do you find this valuable? |
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gretanow gretanow |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 26 2008, 9:03 AM EST The very first picture here shows the close I lived up - right between Curley's and a fish shop. Nice and smelly in the summer with the big bluebottles flying over the fish. You can even see the No. 333 which I always thought had something to do with the No. 33 tram! I lived there before that crosswalk had been installed with the Belisha beacons and you took your life in your hands trying to get across the road. In another picture showing the old laundry building next to the fire department, it was one of their trucks that hit me while I was coming home from school. Very good pictures! Do you find this valuable? |
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Jimmuck |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Jan 30 2008, 3:32 PM EST See that N/SLass, eh?? bliddy helpfull lassie W/Field, eh?? an' she's Ma Pal! noa yoors! Thae photaes o' Springburn urr magic so thae urr an' Bunty's gonnie e-mail me a copy o' a Springburn Map so's ah kin see aw'rra auld streets, izztt noa nice o' hurr an'aw pals, eh?? Great wee site Springburn, Keep it up. Do you find this valuable? |
 Berylbeattie |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Apr 29 2008, 6:48 PM EDT Steve and Buntygal, once again yours truly has been scrolling through the Photos of old Springburn 2 and once again, I have discovered something I must have missed on the last "journey." Whoever found the pictures of Vulcan Street, deserves a bouquet. In the clearest one, where the gentlemen are conversing outside the public convenience, look to the right of the picture and you see the old tenement and (gulp) my grandpa's close at number thirty-eight just next to the house with the main door. This was where we children were taken, in our siren suits, when there was an air raid and stowed safely underneath the sturdy table, until the all clear sounded. Pass me the tissues, somebody. Thanks for the memory. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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buntygal |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Apr 29 2008, 6:56 PM EDT "Steve and Buntygal, once again yours truly has been scrolling through the Photos of old Springburn 2 and once again, I have discovered something I must have missed on the last "journey."That would be Steve to thank Beryl as he's responsible for obtaining many of the old Springburn photos...brilliant memory for you too. I had a look back on it and the clarity is just great, that chap looking up to the other one says it all. And the siren suits, yup can just see you in one,lol.As to the tissue would you like Kleenex or Morrisons own brand. Do you find this valuable? |
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Berylbeattie |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Apr 29 2008, 7:09 PM EDT "Ye got it right in wan W/Field!!!! When ah saw the photae o' Cowlair's Rd?? ah burst oot in tears, ma wife thoat ma Comp wiss broken! Ha! Ha! Ah kin see the windae o' the single-end whaur ah wiss born! An' ye kin jist see the edge o' Kemp St. whaur oor Marlene oan here wis fae. Bliddy Magic! Noo here's sumthin' in the furst photae o' Sighthill Cemetary an' thae buildings oan Keppochill Rd?? ah mind as a wain, playin in summ ruins o' a picture hoose therr an' sumday telt me it wiss bombed, bit then ah heard that thaid hudda big fire in it. Dae yoo noa the name o' the picture hoose W/F??"Yes. It was called The Oxford and it was burnt down. Do you find this valuable? |
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wellfield |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Apr 29 2008, 7:30 PM EDT "Steve and Buntygal, once again yours truly has been scrolling through the Photos of old Springburn 2 and once again, I have discovered something I must have missed on the last "journey."I saw that picture earlier Beryl,You cant by nostalgia,--I wonder if you remember seing the brand new locomotives getting pulled along the streets right in your area,I believe there's a picture on the site of one right on that corner! Do you find this valuable? |
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Berylbeattie |
RE: Photos of old Springburn 2
Apr 30 2008, 3:27 AM EDT "I saw that picture earlier Beryl,You cant by nostalgia,--I wonder if you remember seing the brand new locomotives getting pulled along the streets right in your area,I believe there's a picture on the site of one right on that corner!"Indeed I do, Wellfield. The entire street would wait in anticipation for the magnificent new engine to emerge on some sort of vehicle (as in one of the excellent picture sites) and there would be cheering and workmen who took such great pride in their achievement would gather at the gates to watch..They woukd have blackened faces and oil stained dungarees and they would doff their bunnets in tribute to the new production which would have its name written on the side, and we children would cheer our heads off and be given a penny to spend to celebrate. Springburn folk would line the streets to wave to the new engine which would be immaculate and en route to some foreign country.... .Oh. I need more of your Kleenexes, Bunty. Could hardly believe I was seeing the old Railway Mission in one of the latest Springburn 6 collection. It was almost like looking out of our Vulcan Street kitchen window once again. Except that sadly, the houses of Springburn Road in the background look like they were being demolished and that includes the high back where I was sent to play every day. It is heartbreaking to see our wonderful Springburn being killed off, and as someone wisely said in an earlier thread, what the wartime Germans failed to do to Springburn, the Council succeeded. Aye, but they canny kill our precious memories. And I am so grateful to have found this site and the amazing ex-pats who wander along with me through those memories and share them to keep them alive. Well done, and again thanks to Steve for everything you contribute to this site ,and for your latest batch of historical pictures, many congratulations! (Thanks for the tissues, Bunty. I will have another wallow in nostalgia before bedtime, as usual.) Do you find this valuable? |