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Wishing everybody a merry christmas and a happier and healthy new year.
Submitted Josephine Stuksis Wishing you all a Happy Prosperous New Year, good will to all Gorbalites, been a mixed year with a lot of the old timers not writing in anymore, and some coming back.
Submitted by: Charlie McMurray Hullo Hullo, My wee Lassies, getting ready once again for Xmas and the New Year, well I wish Everyone on here The Very Best including the guys! Just seems like yesterday when I was soon the duney winchin, ah the great wee days along Cumberland street, in and out the closes, in the pen, I would dae anything to relive just one of those days, great memories of my lovely Gorbals . Do you remember those coal men at Xmas carrying those coal bags up 3 flights of stairs? Yer wee Maw carrying about ten shopping bags all on her own bless them all. Yer Da most likely in the Mally Arms , cumin home and yer Maw had his diner waiting on the table, then when he finished it was us wanes. Yes those were the good Auld days, girls I have still got my mistletoe , have you?
Submitted by: Georgie Portie I would like to wish everyone on this "GREAT SITE" a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year for 2012 when it comes especially the webmaster of "GORBALSLIVE" you do a great job keep the world Gorbalites in touch with each other :- Yours sincerely Thomas K Donnelly
Submitted by: Thomas Kelly Donnelly Can anyone help me with this Meiklejohn who played for Rangers and was sine-die can anyone tell me why also John Thomson the Celtic goalie please give details, we have a few different stories here in the boozers, Happy new year to you all.
Submitted by: John Miller Looking for my relatives. They came from Thistle Street the Gorbals - my father was James Moore Born May 1929 he had a brother Jack & William and sisters Annie and Peggy. I know Peggy emigrated to the US had two daughters Rene and Barbara, the last I ever heard of my cousins was a Christmas card from Rene in 1969 from her, her husband Roy (or Ron) and her son Stephen. That was a long time ago.....would be lovely to hear from them.
Submitted by: Karen Moore Was there a St. Luke's Catholic School for boys back in the late 1930's in the Gorbals region? My dad once told me the name of the school and I'm sure he said St. Luke's, but I can't find it on websites nor can I find any history of it online. Any information would be most helpful!
Submitted by: Julie McLaughlan R.I.P. James SMUDGE Smith - sadly on the 19/12/2011. James passed away peacefully at Sherbrooke Lodge nursing home after spending 30 odd years in London working for the railway as a driver. Smudge suffered a stroke and was brought home to be looked after by his sister the late ka smith he suffered from kidney failure and bronchial pneumonia and passed away his funeral will be at 10 pm on saturday the 24th of december at blessed john dun scotus thereafter to st kentigerns cemetary for burial gone but not forgotten.
Submitted by: John Johnston New book coming out next year once again it is about the Gorbals. Starts off about Glasgow's poverty after the war and how it produced gangs, she-beens, drunken violence, goes on about Benny Lynch Cowboy Mc Cormack, says Glasgows Gorbals was a moderate working class society, until the Irish moved in, explains that they were the ones who instigated gangs in Glasgow, gives all the names, according to the book all gangs were Irish catholic, they say it destroyed the whole complex of Glasgow and its people, the excerts of the book are in the Mitchell library, Anyone on here any views on this? Its very calculating stuff, although I must wait to read the whole book, there are some interesting points, notably Boyle, Wilson, Friel, notorious gangsters were all from the same place and there heritage was as the book says. Happy New Year to everybody.
Submitted by: Billy Thomson I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2012 to Margaret from USA, Cathie from Blackpool, Rita and Chritine from London oh and nearly forgot my "wee cousin" Peter Dempsey from the east end of Glasgow. Amelia x
Submitted by: Amelia McKinlay To the webmaster and all the folk on here - Happy New Year to one and all....may the Gorbals postings continue with the same friendly faces and honesty as we have had in recent weeks. People like Norman who helps others - bless him, Doris who makes us all laugh, J. Addison who keeps it all in perspective, Billy Malcom for just being here so long.
Submitted by: Iain Cleary F.A.O. Tommy Boyle - Please note my name is spelt with two D's - KIDD not Kid, like Billy the Kid and i am not Kidding. Thanks mate.
Submitted by: Bob Kidd I recently have been away from the forum because of all the scallywags who were on here, but have been enjoying it again nice to see old friends returning - this is a happy place again. Happy New Year to everyone, God bless, Big Tam.
Submitted by: Big Tam Craig Big thanks to all my Gorbals pals who came to my 60th party, big Addy and his wife, Johnny Knotts, Denny Gallagher and Peter Hegarty, also Franny Murray and wee Ian Liddell, thanks for a great night, real Gorbals people the salt of the earth, and all Cumbie boys whether you like it or not, I was born at 142 Crown Street, the middle close between the Horse Shoe Bar and the Bank, and I can remember everybody who stayed up the close, the McMenemy's, Wason's, McIlroy's, the McGrory's (great neighbours) and the Grieves next door to us, I attended St. Lukes then Holyrood, A merry Xmas to everybody, --- Gerry Coll
Submitted by: Ten Quid Merry Christmas to all, especially Ann Ferguson (nee McDonaugh) and James Fletcher (The Jannie). Best Wishes For 2012 HAPPY NEW YEAR XXXXXXX
Submitted by: Isabella Henriques I send you all a hearty warm New Year - have a good bevvy and toast the old Gorbies.
Submitted by: Danny Gill Great to see all the old names back on line, especially Ten Quid, Doris, Rita and Cathie from Blackpool mentioned Amelia I haven't seen any posts from her in a long time hope she is well. She has one phenominal memory and I always looked forward to reading her posts. Anyway, everybody have a great time over the festive season and once again hope you all have a smashing 2012. Cheers Nan. xx
Submitted by: Nan Cameron "ah well it is that time of the year Xmas...Ah remember ma very first xmas, me Bertha n oor Artie all sitting in the bed in the big room, (it was always the warmest)when ma mwa came in wi a big smile oan her face ...Here Santa left you 3 a wee present .....You would have though we got the world but alas it was a big red apple n a wee chockalate Santa. Made our day. Next wan ah remember when me Artie John Frank and of course Bertha we joined a xmas club for to buy wir ain presents...Any time u got a penny or wi a bit o luck a tanner, right away we went to the wee shop on Rutherglen road and gave them our coppers ....Mine was a wee tea set Artie john n Frank wee trucks n motors bertha a Doll.....Again thought we had died n went to heaven..........Right noo save the newspapers ti keep the flers clean fur nereday windaeis all washed scullery concrete floor brand new wi a wee bit of chalk ti gie it a border thought we were toffs....Ma Maw she told ma Da noo Arthur dont be putting the dross and tottie peelings oan the fire to make it last we want it to be cheery .....Ah dont know who was the poorest in the scheme , but ah think we were all in the same boat jist efter the war.....always loved the smell o ma Maws cooking dumpling in the boiler, a big pot of soup, jings were we easily pleased .......Och so onyway we did appreciate every thing we got .......So all you fine people on here Ten Quid, Sam, Rita, Wee Wummin cannie remember all the names but a Verrrrrry Merrrrry Xmas and wi a bit of luck a great new year keep dancin n singing fur yir a lang time deed DAM and for all you nice folks who cannie understand ma patter TOO BAD and you thought ah was going to say sorry lol"
Submitted by: Doris McIntyre Merry Christmas and a Guid New Year to all the old gorbalites. Nice to see 10 quid back on site, Amelia from Salisbury St. same as me and Rita, hope your peerie's still spinning. Health and happiness to all.
Submitted by: Cathie FAO Tommy Boyle your welcome hope you have success have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Bob
Submitted by: Bob Kidd I lost contact with my cousins Mary and Alice King who lived at 380 Rutherglen Road around 1960. They attended St Francis School around 1936. Their parents names were John and Julia King. Alice married John Lennon who was a baker at City Bakeries. Does anyone know where I can contact them?
Submitted by: Michael King Just want to wish all on the Gorbals site a very Merry Xmas and all the very best in 2012 luv Anne.
Submitted by: Anne Brannan I would just like to say a thank you to Bob Kid for the information he gave me, will follow that up. If anybody else wants to go through any of my previous posts and feel they can help then please feel free, thanks in advance and a merry christmas to you all.
Submitted by: Tommy Boyle Wish to contact old friends and neighbours.
Submitted by: Hugh Fagan Hi I was wondering if anyone could remember my mum and dad brought up in the Gorbals, my father was James and he stayed in Eglington Lane there was brothers Wullie, Harry sisters Jeannie, Tillie and Lizzie. Their father was called the Mayjor and mother was Annie McIllwrath. My mother was May Struthers and stayed in Thistle Street, she had a sister Jean and brother Alec, her father was Daniel and mother Mary. If anyone can remember please get in touch thank you.
Submitted by: Mary O'Brien I am looking for Eddie Millagin he came from Kinning Park, he married one of the Greenhill girls this wouid be in 1956 to 58 he comes from Ireland.
Submitted by: Thomas Girvan Happy New Year to U all tenquid.
Submitted by: Jimmy To all the guys who wrote in about that dreaded word, thank you!! We are all too old to listen to that garbage, a part of our history that was sad, violence in our streets we don't need reminding. All the guys and galls on here are all the salt of the earth, good auld Gorbals people, this great forum has returned to normal and slowly but surely all the old names are coming back thank goodness as its enjoyable banter. Your letter Big Addy was good and we all appreciate it. By the way I never met you but didnae half know of you, I know you were a Celtic fan as my mate went to the matches with you occasionally Brian McCann, Anyway Good luck.
Submitted by: Billy Malcom Anybody know of the Burns family who lived in the Gorbals in the 50's, 60's brothers John, James, Patrick & Peter.
Submitted by: John Burns I'm not a Gorbals person but worked there for 12 years, I'm glad to have been able to help some of you regarding photos etc. All the best to all of you for the coming Christmas season and a Happy New Year.
Submitted by: Norman McNamee Anybody remember the Grants from Kidston Street, Gorbals. Jimmy and Terry and kids Billy, Linda, Jamie and Charlie.
Submitted by: Linda lumsden (nee Grant) FAO; J Addison, I liked your post John, I also hate the mention of that word Cumbie, Happy new year to you all when it comes.
Submitted by: James Hossack Just popping in to wish ye all A Very Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year, all the Best for 2012. Cheers Amb
Submitted by: AMB Hail all Gorbalites and in particular; Christina Philbin, DAM, Michael McGrory; Ten Quid; Ronnie Meldrum and all of the great pals I've met on the site. May you and yours have a great CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2012. Cheers Rita
Submitted by: Rita Moffat Looking for any info on the Hudson family, Maggie Mullins coal yard or anything to do with the McDowall family. Does anyone remmember my great aunts paper shop in Crown St. Mary Macs (MacFarlane) she used to have a sign in the window "free cigarettes tomorrow".
Submitted by: Denis My father talks about his parents having a fruit shop in the Gorbals but can't remember the name and wants to tell us about it. The shop belonged to his mother's family Mastertons and his dad married into the family and shop were called Hepburn. If anyone remembers this shop please can they tell me.
Submitted by: Alison Big Addy; See you on the 31st! I just read your mail, I would like to emphasise your words We don't want to hear that word cumbie mentioned on here wee pal, its for losers and in the days when we didn't know better. G Sorley
Submitted by: G Sorley Anyone remember my family. The Poli's from Norfolk Street. They had the chip shop. My grandparents are Rita and Armido. My mum and dad were Willie and Lilly.
Submitted by: Marina Poli I would like to say thankyou to a very special person who emailed me about my Great Grandfather, Wolfe Solansky fur merchant shop in Eglinton St. Glasgow. It was nice to hear something about the shop. I am still looking for any more information on the shop. PLEASE HELP. Thank you.
Submitted by: Davina Heath. (Campbell) Hey Sam great to hear from you..... knew you would make out just fine, everyone loves a Scots coach....Will you be going back to Colorado that is ???? Told you a lot of Brits there.....My nephew he is in Aspen, so maybe next trip ...Enjoy yirself at the PARTIES....Have a great holiday keep dancin and singin DAM
Submitted by: Doris McIntyre I would like to wish all my friends from the Gorbals past and present a merry christmas and a peaceful and healthy new year. cheers Nan
Submitted by: Nan Cameron Hello. I'm helping a friend who's looking for a Sadie Quigley who was born in Co Louth, Ireland, and lived in the Gorbals (Florence St and/ or Crown St) for some time before emigrating to Canada in the early 1960s. She was also friends with a Marie Smith in Ospidal St. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Submitted by: Kathryn Hi Terri I never got e-mail, my auntie was called Maryann, uncle was Frank, cousins were Robert & Alice
Submitted by: Peter Dempsey My sister Ruth Dodd and I are looking for information re the death of our great grandfather James Thomas Warbrook/e in 1896 or there about in Dublin Ireland. He was killed by a shaft from a horse drawn wagon owned by Lipton Tea while he was in charge of a horse drawn wagon owned by Arnotts Biscuits. We have just recently found out the driver of the tea wagon was charged with manslaughter. Other family members we are looking for are Lilly May Cooney, she come over to Australia for a family wedding then seems to have dissapeared from the face of the earth. Neil Gow & son Nathaniel renowned for their music in the 1800, and Margaret Gow she married Adam Pearson Armstrong, the latter landed on the West Australian shore with six children but no wife. Adam opened Ravenswood and Delkieth in WA. If anyone can shed some light on any of the above mentioned names we would be over the moon with joy. Many thanks Elsie.
Submitted by: Elsie Denham Just got back home from Colorado football coaching got a bad ankle injury so home for Xmas and the Nerday, football closes down in the states this time of year, quite a few scots out there, ex chelsea player John Spencer doing really well, anyway A Big Hi to Doris, how are you hen? I see the old site is back on course, good news. One thing certain Ive got a few bob and Limpy Sam will be having a great festive time cheers to all the Gorbals cronies!
Submitted by: Sam the coach FAO Anne Grimes. Thanks for your reply. When did you work in The Irish House? Did they have many shops at the time? Who owned it/them? Wherabouts in Norfolk street was the shop? They were once owned by some people I know and we are trying to get a bit of history of them. Thanks.
Submitted by: G53 Does anyone remember RM Dallas at Polmadie Road? I worked there in 1945 to 1950.
Submitted by: Jimmy B I spent the first 10 years of my life in the Gorbals. We were living at 186 Hospital Street when we left in 1966 to live in a mansion in Barrowfield. Lol. I attended Camden Street primary along with my brothers John and Eddie and sister Margaret. My best pal was Andy Barbour who lived a couple of closes away from me and I think he lived with his auntie? Anyway we were best pals and in those days when your family moved that was it. I often wonder were Andy is and how he's getting on. Anyone know anything about Andy Barbour? If so, would love to hear from you. Thanks!
Submitted by: Andy Masterson Now I see someone mentioned Arthur Blacks the shirtmaker in Enoch Sq. People from all over Glasgow used him, not just the soo-siders or the Cumbie. Us folk on here are mature we don't want to hear about the Cumbie, you must be in your 60s grow up man, do I know you because I had the misfortunate to be part of them. Good to see the rest of the web site is doing well, nice and friendly, good work Webmaster, your making a lot of good old Gorbals people Happy. Big Addy.
Submitted by: J Addison Looking from Annie Malones from the Gallowgate area who maybe related to me. Alices restuarant. My gran was Alice Malone. My father was Willie McLaren, my other gran was Louisa McLaren.
Submitted by: Marie Stewart Hi Margaret, yes I'm Anne O'Neill nee Brannan changed my acc our James would love that as he just lost his wife a few months ago I was thinking of you as I'm trying to get Ellen Strains address in Castlemilk and your sis was married to a Strain, how are you try and get me on Facebook I'm not too swift with computer as it would be nice to get in touch love Anne
Submitted by: Anne Brannan My Great Grandparents Wolfe & Yetta SHULANSKY (solanskey. solanski) Fur Merchant Shop. Eglinton Street. Glasgow. Their Children were ALexanda, Yetta (Leah) . Julius Figai(fanny) Olga, Harry, Max. Is there anyone out there that knows of the Fur shop in Eglinton Street. We have been searching for many years. Photos or information. We wonder if anyone in the community remembers their grandparents or greatgrandparents talking about the fur shop? I was also wondering if anyone remembers The CAMPBELL FAMILY. Parents Sarah and Andrew CAMPBELL. children. MALCOM, DAVID (Davie), ANDREW (Andy). ERIC. STEWART. ROBERT. and SARAH (DECEASED AT A YOUNG AGE.) Glasgow.
Submitted by: Davina Heath. (Campbell) Nice to see the board being used, it was a wee bit quiet of late, for one reason or another Bye for now, Norrie
Submitted by: Norman McNamee Peter Dempsey, my gran came from Moffat Street and was a McAlinney. I've sent you an email
Submitted by: Terri FAO. Tommy Boyle the name of cementry is Dalbeth if you go in to maps you find it best wishs. Bob
Submitted by: Bob Kidd Can someone please tell me what the local burial ground for Calton would have been around 1939 as I am looking for my great grandmothers grave who was Rose Boyle nee Montford/Mountford, married to Francis Boyle, she was living at Wesleyan St Calton at time of death. I live 300 miles south of Glasgow so I am unfamilier with the city.....many thanks.
Submitted by: Tommy Boyle I remember only too well the peasbroth my ma used to make it used to make me boak it looked like something the dog threw up and the smell yuk my ma used to say eat it up it's good for you, how come everything was good for you when it made you sick
Submitted by: Annie Martin "Jimmy, how could we ever forget ma Maws wee blonde pal that wid hiv done anything for her.....Afully gled you got yir pocket money, that must have bin on the flush days....Aye an you did hiv yir ain phone wi instant cash flow if you were fly enough...The Shankies were every ones favourites...Ma aild Da he wid gie wan o them wee sniders ,,, aye run from here to hell for a thrupenny. LOL ...It is funny but all of the wyc all kept in touch wi Artie except one and ah wonder why.....Any hoo, every one is all grown up and ah hope all of yours are still around.......Me n Artie are the last of our clan.......All the Austins they all had good lifes, like every one else, the good the bab and the fugly... Did you read Helen Boyde she wrot in, her family lived above the Steels.......So give ma best to all the family , and really great to read from you ...... Glad to read that ah wiz missed , keep dancin and singing cause big Artie he is DAM" Sitting here going over some of the older letters...Arthur Blacks ....Went there many a time with all the young teenagers, boy were they particular, everything had to be just perfect....Billy Exstien Cuffs and collars, suits and coats all made to measure oh and real leather St. Luis blues. Oh and us females, we were just as bad Fashion to Die For (so we thought) Never liked the velvet collar look, too common lol...Oh gimme a moon dancer and slow jiver any day Dam"
Submitted by: Doris McIntyre FAO G3 I worked in the Irish house in Norfolk St. when I was 15, it was great, I cut my finger using the machine to slice cold meat, was off work for a week, I then worked in Patterson's bakery (next door) which was great too. I used to fry doughnuts in a great big basin, my boss told me to eat the ones that were crooked because they had to be perfectly round, I used a big stick to gather them out of the basin, best jobs I ever had, because I was never hungry, those were the days.
Submitted by: Anne Grimes, Nee Donovan F.A.O. Norrie Ross, according to the Ordnance Survey map of the Gorbals 1847-1895 Rutherglen Rd. went all the way to Main St. (Gorbals St.)and then continued as Dunmore St. hope this helps...Terry
Submitted by: Terry Lennie Norrie Ross, Rutherglen Road did in fact go as far as Gorbals Street. It may have been Old Rutherglen Road from Crown St onwards. But definitely went to Gorbals street.
Submitted by: Josephine Stuksis FAO NAN CAMERON. thank you Nan for answering my message about 10quid. I do not go into this site much now, it has lost its humour of the past. Thanks again Nan. Agnes.X
Submitted by: Agnes Herrity FAO Norrie you are right Rutherglen Road stoped at Crown St and the continuation was Old Rutherglen Road it stopped at Gorbals St
Submitted by: Amelia Mckinlay I may be wrong but Rutherglen Road didn't even go to Gorbals Street as I am sure it became Old Rutherglen Road after Crown Street. No doubt I will be corrected if I'm wrong.
Submitted by: Norrie Ross Hi I'm looking for my biological mum her name is Ann Davis she lives in the Gorbals she had a partner called Thomas if anyone knows her please get in contact thank you x
Submitted by: Natalie Jones Does anyone remember Arthur Black's, the shirt maker ? He had a shop at Gorbals Cross then moved to St Enoch's Square. You used to have to walk up all the stairs to get to him, all us Cumbie boys used to go there, to get made to measure shirts, it was the height of fashion at the time. B G W M
Submitted by: Biggiantweeman "I was just going to the launderette as I do each month to find out it had been closed down by the corporation,because it was a hang oot fur drug users, wits life cumin to noo, nae washin dun, thing is i have nae room fur a washin machine in ma single end, as I am always moanin on here like ebenereza, I want ye all to know I am changing taking over a new leaf be kind to mankind and all that jazz, alrights my wee pals, billy .tam, iain, doris, wee mick, anyway must find a launderette!"
Submitted by: Biggiantweeman Hi there everybody. Great to see DAM back on the site. She always has something entertaining to say. Saw an old school pal Roberta White a few weeks ago on the site.
Submitted by: Rita Moffat FAO. Anne O'Neill: I tried e-mailing you but the address seems to be incorrect...I found some pictures that your brother may be interested in seeing...I am thinking you are Anne O'Neill..Is this so? Margaret Burgdorf (McGettigan)
Submitted by: Margaret Burgdorf (McGettigan) Just found site was born Commercial Road (63), mother name Katie nee Currie went to St. Lukes, all family came from Gorbals. Welsh from Salisbrgh St., McAllinney from Moffet St.
Submitted by: Peter Dempsey F A O; Doris Austin, John Shankland here nice to hear all your stories I could tell a right few as I went your maws messages for years and she used to give me my pocket money every week. I remember all the family very well and Edward brought me back a jerkin from abroad I thought I was the bees knees, Artie used to send me up to John McCues house to see where they were going that night as nobody had a phone in those days. We had one but it was right outside our windae in McNeil Street those where the good old days all the best of luck Shanky
Submitted by: John Shankland Garngad Bhoy. I remember taking part in a quiz @ Hutchie Bowling Club in the early 90s. From Rutherglen Rd at Shawfield starting from the Wee Mill pub to Rutherglen Rd @ Gorbals St. Note Gorbals St. as Rutherglen Rd didn't go as far as Eglinton St, there were approximately 27 pubs. This was disputed though, because some people added on the pubs at the corners of Dunmore St. and Gorbals St. the best men to name the pubs are Jim McDonald and Chic Connelly, they are in Hutchie Bowling club every Saturday night. Regards, Willie Long.
Submitted by: Willie Long F.A.O. Richard Alexander re Mary - I did some research for someone in Canada looking for information on this family. I will check to see if I still have the records that I found. I can remember that Thomas Baird's butcher shop was where the post office was in Oxford Street and he lived in either Abbotsford Place or South Portland St. I lived in Oxford Street so passed on the information because I knew the area. I think Mary died from Flu.
Submitted by: Margaret Kennedy Could anyone tell me how many public houses there were between Eglinton st and rutherglen road at the oatlands,between 1965 and 1975.
Submitted by: Garngad Bhoy Can anyone tell me what that peasbroth is, it sounds awful but I suppose if you grew up hungry it was good, like tripe I loved that but just if my ma made it cheers Anne.
Submitted by: Anne Brannan Hi I was wondering if anyone had any information on my mums brother who hasn't been seen since 1979. He was born in 1960. His name was Andy (Andrew) Miller. My mothers name is Marie, they lived in Carnwadric Road. If you have any information email me. Thank you
Submitted by: Amber My father Eddie Friel sadly passed away on 12th November 2011, he stayed at Silverfir Court, he was a well kent face, a caretaker he would help anyone who asked. I will be left with many good memories of being in his company as many a day there would be a furniture van outside his flat for a cup of tea and a blether. May god rest him.
Submitted by: Edward Friel Any info on my great gandmother Jessie (Clark) Walsh, from Commercial Road, and Margaret Walsh also from Commercial Road would be much appreciated. I know Jessie died from burns in November 1936. Also Hugh Walsh moved from Commercial Road to Waddell Street around 1939.
Submitted by: Karen Hi, does anybody know where John McCrorey from the Gorbals, Glasgow is living. He is approx. 50 and moved to Dublin and worked as a barman and greenkeeper in Ireland. Family member looking for him.
Submitted by: Shirley Cox Do any of you older contributers remember shops in the Gorbals called "The Irish House"? I believe that they were grocers shops
Submitted by: G53 F.A.O Ann Smith, Frances Teresa would have been related to John Cryans and Ann Harrigan's family. They lived at that address for many years another relation John again was a helper at the St Vincent De Paul until his death around 10 years ago. Would Frances have had a sister Sadie married to someone named Austin ?
Submitted by: Patrick Cryans "Och ah said ah wisnae gonnie write anymore , but ah cannie help but to reply to some of the letters. WOW peasebroth , hated that stuff , ma auld da he used to say thats what the Irish navvies eat and when it got cold it was put on their peices , as ma maw we had ludgers , and the smell from that stuff wid gie yi the boak ., aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Ha even the Kellies above us used to say Mrs Austin cin they no get it made some were else as it stunk the whole close oot.Aye we had to get out our bed in the wee hours o the morning , so the ludgers cou;d get some sleep... Honest we just grabbed the coats off the bed to go sleep in the living room cum bedroom , never gave it a thought such was life for sum of us then...Oh and by the way the Kellies were Irish but didnae like it said it was for the coo,s ...Oh and who remembers the green ladies , rotten wee bass some of them, feart ti leave their bag doon in case it got nicked lol .... Helen do you remember Denny Lauder he was a toerag but one of me n Bertha oor pal....So enjoy yir broes and if yir neebirs complain to bad .,, Ah jist enjoyes a black pudding sanny , thanks to Ackie he sent us six big brammers from New Jersey, we tore in to them , even the grandweans love it .....So a big hello ti yin an awe and keep on dancing n singing DAM PS wonder if Sam met a American burd in his travels and still in America .... "
Submitted by: Doris McIntyre I lived at 24 Roseberry Street Glasgow, went Wolseley Street primary then Adelphi school Gorbals. Remember the Hamiltons, the Laws (Jamie) any info would be great.
Submitted by: Gordon MacLeod I lived in the Gorbals in the early 60's ( born 1961) went to St. Francis Primary ( old school and then the new school) had a few accidents along the way was affectionately known as Captain Scarlett(lol) lived in Hospital Street for a while, mother Ruby (passed) and dad Willie does anyone remember me?
Submitted by: John Berry Looking for uncle James Donnelly went to Doncaster to be a Bevan Boy early 50's came from 16 Commerce Street Glasgow.
Submitted by: James Donnelly I am trying to find more details of my grandfather Alexander Murray, born 1884 at 51, McNeil Street, Glasgow. His parents were James and Margaret but I have not been able to access any of the census records. Can anyone please help? Thank you.
Submitted by: Alexander Murray I would like to find any decendant of Mary and Edward Murphy who Lived in Cumberland Street in the 1940's They had seven children. The youngest was a Boy called Michael Murphy who was a merchant seaman.
Submitted by: Mary McMillan HELP ME !!HELP ME !! PLEASE!! Milton or Bridgeton, Glasgow. The kerr's and the Duffy's. Lilly Kerr was born in Bridgeton in 1925, married Terence Duffy in Milton 1945. Lily Duffy died in 1963 in mailton. She was 37. Does anyone remember the families Duffy or Kerr or are related to/have any info? There may be some connections in East Kilbride?(Mmr) Please can any one help me, to piece together my family tree. Please help me! Thank you for any info. Lea
Submitted by: Leanne Looking for my uncle Shuggy Bell,(60) Drakemire Drive, Castlemilk, he had brothers Steven, Eddie and James. Walks with a limp, would love to get in touch with him and Andrew Bell(46) thanks Danny
Submitted by: Daniel McIntyre F.A.O. Patrick Cryans..Frances Theresa Cryans lived at 130 Sandyfaulds St and was my mum's bridesmaid in Sept 1940 (she was probably aged around 20 then) and she was also my godmother. I haven't seen her since the early 60's. Just wondered where she moved to and if she had any family.
Submitted by: Anne Smith Hi everyone lookin for help here am just turning 23 and found out that the guy who brought me up isn't my father. My mothers name is Helen Gallagher or would have been Cormie back then. I know the first name of the guy who's supposed to be my father his nickname is jackie and he's in his late fiftys. Could anybody please help me. My grandad was George Cormie from Linnvale in Clydebank and that's were my mothers from too. Any help would be much appreciated.
Submitted by: Stephen Gallagher Hi folks, I am looking for any info on Kathleen Bernadette Madden she was living in Hospital Street in the 1950s, she was of Irish decent if anybody remembers her, could you please let me know also does anyone remember the Hopes who had a newsagents in the Gorbals in the 1950`s Thanks
Submitted by: Joan Spring I was born and raised on Lawmoor St. my maiden name is Elizabeth Quin(Betty) my father was Charlie Quin, my mother was Mary McGarry we emigrated to Canada in 1956 I went to St. Francis my father as the bookie on Lawmoor St, I would like to find any of my family members any information would be helpful?
Submitted by: James Barclay 18 Wolseley St till 16 Priesthill 21, 2 yrs R.A.F. castlemilk married 1960 moved to Richmond Surrey 1965 emigrated to canada.
Submitted by: James Barclay Hello, I am trying to help my dad John Ferguson find some of his old school friends, Johnny Critchley and Johnny Britton my dad is 62 and went to Alexandra Parade School. Any help would be great, I'v tried facebook etc but no joy.
Submitted by: Sally Ferguson Does anyone know whether Jean Valis from Ballater Street went to the US? Her father, Albert Valis was the brother of my Papas mother Helena Valis (Miller). We would love to find out what happened to the remaining Valis family.
Submitted by: Lisa Kelly For the attention of Robert Craig, I sent you an email about Gorbals photos, not sure if you got it Bye for now, Norrie.
Submitted by: Norman McNamee Born and bred in the Gorbals lived at 23 Dunmore St mother Liz, father Mick short time at Toryglen before moving to Oz in 1971 great place to live.
Submitted by: Arthur Maher Hi, on behalf of my newly discovered half cousin in Queensland, Australia, I am searching for her half-brother, Joseph Scott Parkinson. She believes he was born in Glasgow in 1933 and grew up there. There were also three half sisters, Kathleen Audrey born 1934, Irene born 1937 and Joyce Elaine born 1939. Their parents were Joseph Thomas Parkinson and Kathleen Parkinson nee Scott. My cousin has recently been told that Kathleen's sister Nellie was a murder victim at her shop in Glasgow in the 1930s/40s, unfortunately we dosn't know her married name. Does anyone remember or know of any members of this family. My cousin emigrated in 1969 when she was 16 and would be so pleased to have news of her British relatives.
Submitted by: Linda Barratt For all those on the site who are interested in St Bonaventure's primary school in Oatlands. The Mitchell Library holds copies of Glasgow school log books. It is not a complete collection but Wee Bonnies is there. There's a restriction on dates but I personally spent a great afternoon reading thro' years 1948 to 1955 when myself and my sisters attended. If you can get easily to the Mitchell this is only one of their great resources.
Submitted by: Mary Morgan Looking for decendents all born in the Gorbals. Alexander Munro Mathieson, Lumsden Mathieson, Mary Duff Mathieson and Thomas Mathieson. Any info would be great thank you.
Submitted by: Theresa Williams The dark nights are creeping in again, I remember the gas lights in Thistle street every time winter comes round, some times a wee man, or a big man, or even a giant man would come round to lit the gas lights he was always scary looking and untidy, and not a brain in his head well you had to be daft to be walking about in the wee hours. God bless Billy Malcom great guy he is.
Submitted by: Ian cleary My grandfather James Armstrong worked on the railway. Stayed in Abbotford place. A big family James, John, Mary, Sally, Nan, Grace, Peter, Thomase and Joe. Anyone have any info thanks?
Submitted by: GMC Hi Jimmy from Australia, do you mean pease brose? When I was young my mother used to buy it from the dry goods shop at the corner of Cumberland Street and Main Street in the Gorbals. It was dry peas flour and I think it was mixed with hot water to make a sort of porage/porridge. I loved it then but don't know if I still would. Missing the patter from all the oldies who used to be on the site.
Submitted by: Cathie Just back from a trip to Glasgow and elsewhere,..My mother Bessie Craik and my dad Richard Dodson, owned Dodson's dairy at 156 and a half Hospital St., where I spent the first 3 years of my life..Yep..The blood is still strong.
Submitted by: Richard Dodson Hi posted a letter last month about Camden St. school. Here are a few names I remember from my class Jim Watt, Stewart McKay, Jim Butterworth, Archie Kelly. John Cunningham, Zenga McCann, Isobel Easton, Josephine McKinstry and June Thomson. Sorry if I have spelt any names wrong. Get in touch if you like.
Submitted by: Robert Craig (Bobby) Anybody old enough to remember my dad Thomas Wynd Masterton born 13/2/1913 Clydebank but brought up in the Gorbals had a half brother Jim Fox. Tom joined the navy, first marraige was to Christ Grant Watt then came to London married my mother had me. Thankyou
Submitted by: Mike Masterton FAO Biggiantweeman; I have never laughed so much in my life after reading your post I am sure it had a lot of us in stitches, its so nice to have an old laugh at my age, cheers matey! I see big Addy was having a dig at someone, now I wonder who, I like Billy Malcoms comments he comes accross very educated good on ye Billy! Good auld Gorbals boy! Anyway I see the bike shop in Kilmarnock Rd is long gone not much left nowadays.
Submitted by: Iain Cleary For the attention of Agnes Herrity re., ten quid I think he got fed up with all the bickering that was going on. He can now be found on facebook, I still keep in touch and so does Doris cheers Nan
Submitted by: Nan Cameron Can someone please tell me what the local burial ground for Calton would have been around 1939 as I am looking for my great grandmothers grave who was Rose Boyle nee Montford/Mountford, she was living at Wesleyan St Calton at time of death.....many thanks.
Submitted by: Tommy Boyle Hello to Helen Boyde aye it is me Doris Austin, and I do remember your family ....You lived above the steeles ...My it has bin a long time since we saw each other.....Hope all is well with you and family...I think I heard that Peggy has died, she was my sister Kathleen's pal when we were all mucho younger.....I guess like me you got married and I see that you live in Paisley ....I am in central California, three kids five grandaughters and ha ha we are all neighbours, cannie get rid of them ...So thank you for asking Helen ...About ten Quid like me he got peturbed at all the mundane shyte from others always negative and want to prove us wrong no matter if we said in jest or what... So again every one keep on singing and dancing as life can be a pisser at times Best to every one DAM.
Submitted by: Doris McIntyre Searching for my father Angus McFarlane - I wish to get in contact with him. He was born 10/05/1948 and lived at 134 Naburn Street from 50's to 60's (I'm guessing.) He has a brother called John McFarlane and a sister. If anybody can help me trace his whereabouts, I'd be so grateful to hear from you!
Submitted by: Cally McFarlane Hi Everone! I was sent an email a couple of days ago (4 October) by someone trying to get in touch. The email was deleted in error so no further details. If you are that person please try again. Derek
Submitted by: Derek Hunter Hi, there is plenty of Glesga people on this site, can anybody tell me how to make pea brae. Have asked my relations in Glesga and they don't know, my sister over here made me mushypeas and vinager. No good we used to buy it in a cafe in the shaws so please I am going into withdrawal trying to find it, all the best Jimmy
Submitted by: Jimmy Armstrong I would like to know if Doris McIntyre is the Doris Austin of Snowdon St. that I grew up with?
Submitted by: Helen Cassey nee Boyd Hi I did my time as a plasterer and slater with Peter Gallagher of Barrhead, would love to hear from anybody who knew Johnny Miller the little Irish guy who showed me how to use the hawk and trowel also Benny Kemp. Thanks for this program.
Submitted by: Jimmy Armstrong Hi, seen on these pages that quite a few people went to St.Bonaventure Secondary school(BONNIES), was wondering if anyone had a photo of the school. I was there from 68/71. Have looked everywhere but can't seem to find any. Would be very appreciative if anyone out there could help. Thank you.
Submitted by: Josephine Stuksis For Ann Smith, I am related to a Teresa Cryans if you wish to contact me.
Submitted by: Patrick Cryans Robin ( Bombpipe ) I last saw Matt McShane in P.R. West when I was delivering beer in that area with Tennents about 8 years ago or more, Phil Kilpatrick who was in our primary school Buchan st. He went on to Strathbungo. He joined the regular army along with Neil McSkeane, he did really well did 24 years in the R.A.P. Corps came out a Captain and stays in Bampton England. He works for the Government helping troops that come out off the forces and have been wounded. I'm very proud off him. He used to rake the middens up Victoria Road and also sell sticks round the doors with me. His Da was a Polmadie Lamp Lighter and his Maw was the ticket lady in the picture house in Crown St. May tell BoBo I was asking for him. Freda and my other 4 sister's are all doing well. You would remember my young brother John. Sadly he died at 42 in the Victoria Infirmary, just went in for a simple op on the Tuesday and was dead on the Friday a germ got into the wound. Enough said about that hospital.
Submitted by: Alexander I. Alum I have been gone from Glasgow since 1968 and have many memories of people and places. I just recently received a y-tube video of Glasgow started wondering about people I went to school with and what they are doing and where they are today. I went to St.Bonaventure primary and secondary, so if anyone remembers me they may like to let me know how they are today
Submitted by: Rosemary Madden (McBride) Hi I wrote on here about my nanna and papa. Margaret Porter Bowie and Granville Money Ledingham. Got mixed up my nanna Margaret was brought up on commercial road, she went to adelphi school and then went on to work as a french polisher called Leons, she was born in 1930 and is now 81. She has 2 brothers William and Alex Bowie, her mum was Kate Bowie. My papa was brought up on Raglin Street, not sure what school he went to, he has a sister Mary and went on to work for the Daily Record :)
Submitted by: Janet Campbell I was born 128 Florence St. 1949 went to Camden St. school then to Adelphi St, stayed low down. Anyone out there remember me, or got old photos? I remember one of Camden St. leaving dance, or any of old Florence st. or Gorbals photos. Will gladly pay for p&p get in touch.
Submitted by: Robert Craig (bobby) Congratulations to Lorraine Devine for being runner up in her catagory when she went to the finals in Bristol to represent the Gorbals Kids Club. She is a tireless worker for all the kids.
Submitted by: John Shankland F.A.O. Louise Allen, Louise in response to your request for anyone who knew the Coyne family I have sent you some photographs relating to your dad using the e-mail address on your posting dated 10/09/11. I am concerned that you may not have received them, can you please let me know, regards Terry.
Submitted by: Terry Lennie From time to time I check all the news on the site, up to lately it has been pleasant and all the old wingers have gone, nice to hear all you folk enjoying the banter, hope in time others will come back as they left when the site was full of fakers, lets all hope it stays pleasant, I enjoy most of the banter, although one ex punter did get up my nose, anyway folk glad to see the site is still going good cheers Addy
Submitted by: John Addison Ann-Marie Murphy. Born in 167 Waddell Street in 1954 (Mary & John Murphy parents)Recently moved to my new office the Adelphi centre(the old school) how strange to now pass where I used to once live and how it has changed lovely memories. Love to hear from you.
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