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Editor - 7/06/2003 7:22:06 PM
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90 bellgrove st 1969 to around 1975, people i knew from then were, jim darby kelly, john burke, franna dundas, robert john and tommy adams, tam kerr, joe melvin, jim and eddie jollie,could go on. i remember a wee fruit shop called aldos next to betty grants the bakers. i also remember a petrol station and church at the corner of bellgrove st and reidvale st, the petrol station was next to the goodyear tyre factory with the big yellow doors, wee used to play football there using the yellow doors as our goals, remnant kings was on the other corner of reidvale and sword st, the alanite robe factory was where remnant kings was last. laura mcginn had a little grocery shop on reidvale st.
ronnie aiton - 8/07/2010 5:41:14 PM
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Does anyone remember the Fotheringham family . my grandfather was called lachlan fotheringham, he was a motor lorry driver he lived at 115 dunchattan street.
Lilias Fraser Brown - 25/06/2010 4:03:54 PM
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In addition to a seperate post I've already made - I'm looking for the YUILL family - in 1891 at 142 Ingleby Drive, Dennistoun - by 1901 at 21 Onslow Square, Dennistoun
Also Anna PLIMMER (widow) who died between 1891 and 1901 probably in Dennistoun
Many thanks.
Ian - 27/08/2009 11:46:54 PM
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Hi great to learn of this site I went to Alexndra Parade School and then Whitehill Secondary. I can remember the Swallow cafe when it was called DANNY's and I can remember Danny. It was a greta place to live as Alexndra Park was our haven what with the band stand in the afternoon and at night time then on a Sunday the Silver or Brass bans it was wonderful. It was lovely to reminisce
Irene Maxwell (nee Garth) - 4/08/2009 10:29:03 PM
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Also try Glesga Keelies, Springburn folk there also, very helpful and good people.
Beth - 20/06/2009 2:46:57 AM
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wilma manzillo, you could try the glesga pals website, a great bunch of people and quite a few from Springburn area and all over the world, good luck
Billy mc - 18/06/2009 6:25:22 PM
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i grew up in 203 duke st worked in golfhill cafe maiden name wilma wright known as we wilma late 50s 60s married moved to springburn emigrated 1973 toronto all family now live thornliebank, priesthill
wilma manzillo - 14/06/2009 10:05:49 PM
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Have you tried friends reunited?
Beth - 4/06/2009 10:59:43 AM
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Hi Folks,
I lived at 7 Aberfoyle Street until 1968 when we left for Toronto, Canada. I'm still trying to find an old friend Audrey Simpson--we both attended Haghill school in the mid '60's. She lived at 38 Aberfeldy & then moved to 34 Aberfoyle. My mum, Agnes MacDonald (nee Sweeney) worked at Barrlowlands and before that at Collins has also lost contact with her brothers - James, George & Tommy Sweeney--would love to find out if anyone knows how to reach out to our missing friends & relatives.
Margaret MacDonald - 3/06/2009 10:52:50 PM
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great to read stories from the past i was born and brought up in craigpark drive one of the morrison boys can remember playng football in the late 70s sometimes 15 aside and that was only three or four closes the guys came from you dont realise then its only when you reach your 40sand 50s that you can appreciate what a great place craigpark drive was hope all the guys and lassies i grew up with are doing well will keep a look out for your replys oh forgot to mention my we ma is still in the same house and doing great.
ian morrison craigpark drive - 26/04/2009 9:46:03 PM
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I have a wee bit of history in Dennistoun- I moved here as a student when I was 17 and stayed on Findlay Drive for about a year and a half. In my mid twenties, I rented a one bedroom flat just off of Ally Parade and more recently I moved in with my boyfriend on Sword Street last summer.
My mum lived on Duke Street for about 8 years and I have fond memories of meeting up with her for a wee drink in the Duke or heading to Coias for some grub.
I decided last year to leave the busy bar trade of Glasgows' city centre and go back to college to train as an accountant while my boyfriend is completing a journalism degree. It was my idea to move to Dennistoun; I knew that rent was cheaper in this area and, from my past good experiences I knew we would be happy living here.
Unfortunately we live on, in my opinion, the worst street in Dennistoun. Sword Street seems to be home to dog muck, fly-tipping, loud neds and drunken folk, people who like to use car horns (!)and an MG with an extremely sensitive car alarm that goes off at all times.
It has almost destroyed the charisma that I always felt Dennistoun had. Only a few years ago, I would walk along the street with my mum (who has now moved further out of the city) and she would stop and say hello to a few different folk, like a real community. Living here now, the only sense of community I feel is when I go to Billys shop for milk etc and he is a nice chap who says hello etc.
Dennistoun will never be as "posh" as the West End or Southside and I wouldn't want it to be either. For me, Dennistoun is about working-class, honest, hard-working folk. The type of people who'll give the time of day and also give you some good banter in the local pub. Am I being too idealistic? Maybe. But it was like that round here only a few years ago.
sword-st - 6/04/2009 6:14:37 PM
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I live in Hillfoot Street, have lived here for the past 12 years. I know Jack Houston the tailor very well, he is still here in Hillfoot Street but has moved down to number 10 to bigger premises.
very interesting reading back all the messages on here. If anyone is interested in getting old pictures of this area they can be obtained from the Mitchell libary .. ive got one of the old palais
Natalie - 1/02/2009 4:12:27 AM
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I was born @9 Plant Street September 1936 and lived there with my sister Cathie and my parents till 47/48. My Aunty Kate and Uncle Teddy lived down the in the close with my twin cousins Cathie and Edward, Tommy the oldest cousin was in Burma at the age of 18 with the 14th army, fighting the Japanese.We all went To St. M ichael's School at Parkhead.During the war years we all went to the Band-of-Hope with all the other weans in the street. Imiss the hungry years, the once upon......
Alec Carson - 4/12/2008 6:03:25 PM
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i used to live in bengairn Street and would like to hear from anyone who remembers me or my family in particular Cathy Laing Helen McPadden Joe Craig Sunny McGinley Jim Breen and Jim McVey i wonder how they are all getting on and how life has treated them my name then was farrell
elizabeth earl - 1/09/2008 6:16:46 PM
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HI. SOMEONE MENTIONED THE WRIGHT FAMILY FROM CRAIGPARK DRIVE I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH DONNY (ALLY PARADE) BELEIVE HE WENT ON TO WORK FOR THE GAS BOARD. I USED TO LIVE AT 25 CULLODEN ST MY TEACHER WAS MRS MCKENZIE ALSO REMEMBER MR DRUMMOND MR WILSON MR SHAW I WAS CAPTAIN OF THE SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM GUYS IN THE TEAM WERE ANDY STANNAWAY WULLIE FLEMING BRIAN KIDD GORDON HILL KEITH HOOD JOHN MCALLISTER GREAT MEMORIES. HOPE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS ME
JIM DUNCAN (DALLY) - 25/08/2008 10:19:07 AM
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Great site this ,just came across it by accident and have been having a good nosey round it.I originally came from the Gorbals and then Blackhill,when I was 6 we moved to Culloden street ,I went to alexander parade school then Whitehill ,I have great memories of playing in Alexandra Park.Someone earlier mentioned the Wrights from Craigpark I used to go to school with Norma Wright who has sisters called May and Wilma,Norma lives in Cumbernauld now and is around 49/50
daisy - 28/07/2008 11:53:09 PM
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For Ramsey who asked about Culloden Street, it is still there, allbeit newish houses, we were the Boyd`s from Coventry Drive.
Jan Jackson - 18/06/2008 6:48:35 PM
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Hi Billy Mc
A friend from Glasgow recently wrote and told me that Bobby McInnis had gone to stay with his nephew and died their but don't no when this happened
I remember going with Bobby to a Dave & Margaret house on a sunday night where they had a friendly night of music and we learnt how to do the latest dances.
Their surname may have been Brewster
Jim Wilson - 19/05/2008 10:46:12 PM
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Yes James Wilson that's him, wee Bobby Macinnis we used to play cards with him I often wondered what happened to him.Thanks for answering.
Bill Mc - 19/05/2008 8:20:34 PM
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Billy Mac
I remember a Bobby Mcinnis Small chap unmarried and used to hang about Joe Contes cafe in Cumbernauld Rd beside the tram boothy and he used to go to the football games down the bottom of Appin Rd. He was subject to epilectic fits occasionally
Dose this sound like him?
James Wilson - 19/05/2008 5:20:53 PM
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My travel plans have been settled for july
Any information on the Pettigrews who resided at 252 Craigpark Dr, Shall be of great assistance during my visit.
Thanks Again
Faithfully
Ramsay Millen
Ramsay Millen - 18/05/2008 11:17:40 AM
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Hello Ramsay.
Glad to be of some assistance.
I too have wonderful memories of Dennistoun and now in my mid seventies they seem to get clearer in my mind as each day passes.
All the best old chap!
frank dawson - 16/05/2008 3:32:52 PM
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Frank Dawson
Hello Frank
Thanks for your mail,The Nairn family you mention could be part of my quest, Its a long time ago noo. Dennistoun shall always be a part my life.They were hard times ,but retained there exclusive ambiance.
and always shall in my mind.
Faithfully
Ramsay Millen
Ramsay Millen - 13/05/2008 9:49:22 AM
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Does anyone remember anybody from Inglis street Dave Rooney, Jim Clark, Tommy Dawson, Wee Bobby McKinnis this would be back in the early fifies.
Bill Mac - 30/04/2008 11:31:34 PM
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Hello Mary Charles
Thamks for your help in my quest,any further information on the death of Nan Pettigrew would be helpful in my stay in Toronto,when i go hame next year.
Thanks Again
Ramsay
p s. Glasgows changed .The road maps have so many motorways.
Mary Charles - 30/04/2008 12:40:36 AM
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Sir
Your site has brought me many moments of memories,
Pre war . Dennistoun was for the one;s with vision and betterment. Days of Yore, Thanks Again.
Faithfully
Ramsay Millen
Ramsay Millen - 29/03/2008 10:47:29 AM
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does anyone know if any the CARBERRY FAMILY are still living in the DENNISTOUN area MICHEAL was the housing officer for REIDVALE ASSOCIATION can any one help cousins PAUL N GERALD WENT to st mungos
anon - 1/03/2008 6:45:09 PM
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Hello Mary
You have helped solve a mystery about Dennistoun.
Ive found countless relations who resided there prewar,
They must gey auld noo.
Thanks Again
Faithfully
Ramsay
p s.
E.Mail
Millen 451@ozziemail.com.au
Mary Charles - 20/02/2008 3:54:02 PM
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Hello Frank
Thanks for your help in my quest.
Methinks were of different vintages, I am in my eighties, brought up in the hungry years of the thirties.
Faithfully
Ramsay
p,s,
Is CULLODEN ST still there
Frank Dawson - 19/02/2008 11:52:03 AM
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You have brought to mind days of yore, Pre-war in boyds in Shettleston, If only the clock could be rewound, Hypotheticals,
Is there any websites for ex workers who were employed in Boyds,
Thanks Again
Ramsay
Mary Charles - 18/02/2008 12:01:31 PM
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Hello
Mary Charles.
Please get in touch wi me. at
Millen451@ ozzemail.com.au
P.S.
Time is of the essence
Ramsay
Ramsay Millen - 18/02/2008 12:00:29 PM
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Thanks for your most welcom mail.
Pre-war i lived in Dennistoun,Knew the Pettigrews at 252 Craigpark Dr ,.Post war i travelled extensively, Canada ,u.s. etc . I often tried to trace the family. Nan in particlar,
Any information on where Nan is buried would be appreciated,. and if she had children,
Ive many photos taken of the family in Parkhesd and Dennistoun.
Its a long time ago.
But in my twilight years i have memories of yesteryear,.
Shall say Adieu
For The Noo
Ramsay Millen
P.S
going hame this year via Toronto;
Ramsay Millen - 15/02/2008 6:53:22 PM
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Hi I knew a Nan Pettigrew married name Nairn who lived in Toronto I am afraid she passed away a few years ago not quite sure when but she was very good friends with my aunt Kathy when they lived in Glasgow and in Toronto. Her family is still in Toronto as far as I know.
Mary Charles - 20/01/2008 3:43:08 PM
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still tracing pettigrew family from 252craigpark drive,pre war.
have photographs taken around 1939--4o\
Faithfully\
Ramsay Millen
Ramsay Millen - 9/01/2008 6:40:13 PM
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Hi I knew about the pettigrews that lived in craigpark drive , but it was the ones that lived in haghill near corsock street at the power station, I was looking for , Thanks for letting me know anyway
m galloway - 7/01/2008 8:12:53 PM
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Dear Miss Galloway
Your enquiry re,.The Pettigrew family,. did you manage to trace them.i have traced the family who lived in Craigpark Dr, There were numerous Pettigrews in the Eastend,including Dennistoun, Ive still to trace Nan Pettigrew who may now be in Canada, Married name Nairn.
Yours Truly
Ramsay millen
Ramsay Millen - 6/01/2008 7:29:48 PM
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Born in Dennistoun but moved away as a teenager!!!!!!
Heather Dymock - 13/09/2007 1:40:36 PM
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Hi Marion, I remember Eileen, Margaret and you, I used to work at Collins as well. If I remember correctly you had gone to live in Canada. I had been trying to find Eileen as well and stumbled on this site, which I think is wonderful. Maybe we can swop e-mail addresses.
roberta - 12/09/2007 11:09:33 AM
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Does anyone remember Eilleen Paton (Corsock St.) or Margaret Mullen (not sure which st.) Both worked at Collins on Milnbank
marion - 14/06/2007 11:13:48 PM
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Does anyone know any Bates in Dennistoun??? Im helping my friend look for relatives in that area, he was born in Altyre Street and he is wondering if he has any relatives still in the area?
alison - 13/06/2007 4:52:34 PM
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DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE CARBERRY"S MICHEAL PAUL ETC ARE THEY STILL LIVING THERE
anon - 13/06/2007 4:52:05 PM
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Just found this site, makes you kind a home-sick. I lived at 37 Carntyne rd. My name is Gordon Crichton but many people new me as Goggy. I went to Bluevale/Whitehill schools respectively, and moved away in 1976. Does anyone know what happened to the likes of Derek Burnett, AKA Bunnet or David Fraser (Wee Davy) or Thomas Symington (Tam)?. Would love to hear from anyone who knew me back then, or even if you didn't, keep the memories flowing. Great wee site. cheers.
Gordon Crichton - 31/05/2007 1:31:11 AM
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Was a Facinating visit to your site, busy collecting information on my family tree - my grandfather Ebernezer Prentice Palmer was born @ number 3 Meadow Park Street on the 27/05/1878. He was a master baker and later settled in South Africa. If anyone has relatives who maybe lived around the same time, or who are Palmers, please contact me, it would be great to find more information. email c.traviss@mweb.co.za
Hilton Traviss - 20/05/2007 10:03:20 PM
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To George
Yes I can see that it was the other side of the street- it is confusing as there were quite a few families in Denniston with the macintosh name , Maybe someone else will see my post and maybe knew the family.
Thanks for letting me know
Ruth - there were no J macintoshes that I know of in the family at that time which was from about 1939 onwards that I know of and no connection to the Drygate. but good luck in your search . Most macintoshes came down from the highlands and spoke gaelic
j macintosh - 27/04/2007 1:34:37 AM
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I'm still trying to find out what my old mates have got up to over the years. If anybody could throw any light on the following persons I would love to hear from you.
Archie Fraser Appin Rd.
Gordon & Ian Stevenson 324 Cumbernauld Rd
Alister Gillies Alexandra Parade
Roger Brunton Alexandra Parade
Ross & Andy Weir Kennyhill Square
Bill McCulloch Aitken St
or anybody who remembers me from the 139th Boys Brigade Co.
I stayed in #18 Aitken Street the last flat on the top floor
James (Jim) Wilson - 23/04/2007 10:40:21 PM
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does anyone remember Mary Gerrard who lived in Ledeig St in the late fifties/sixties she married an Andy Gilgannon not sure of the spelling i would love to hear from anyone who knew her or can put me in touch we went to St Bonaventures together and were good friends
betty earl - 23/04/2007 8:29:47 PM
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Hi Bill, Great to hear from you. Pse give more details to jog allan's memory or we can make e-mail contact. This is all a new and wonderful experience for us. We have had coms with many old friends.
Beth
Allan and Beth Duncan - 23/04/2007 8:28:55 PM
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I used to live at No 35, Fisher St,below J.B. remember Allan and all his family, this would be late 50s early 60s, I moved from Dennistoun 1969,have also lived in RSA, small world.
Bill - 23/04/2007 5:05:50 PM
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Hello...
I'm not actually from Dennistoun, or Glasgow, but I know someone who used to live in property on Dunragit St around the early 60s.
Well to be precise she stayed elsewhere, but the rest of her family lived on Dunragit St.
She actually left around this time too and I'm looking to see if there's any remaining family...primarily her three sisters. Eileen, Catherine, and Maureen.
They may have since married or moved out but any info would be greatly appreciated :)
SeLeXeL - 23/04/2007 5:05:11 PM
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Yes, Allan lived in 27 Fisher Street and had two brothers, Grant and Walter. When we married, we moved to Edmond Street then emigrated to South Africa
Allan and Beth Duncan - 20/04/2007 8:09:32 PM
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I was wondering if that is the same Allan Duncan who used to live in lower Fisher St.
Bill. - 18/04/2007 4:42:46 PM
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GReat to learn of this sight. Allan had quite a few suites made by Jackie, ****s Tailors, in Hillfoot street. We would love to hear from Dennistoun residents from 50and 60s (Also fro any ex-school mates and friends)
Allan and Beth Duncan - 17/04/2007 10:37:26 PM
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To J. McIntosh:
We may be talking about different families. My home, #26, was on the west side of Aberfeldy Street, as were all the even numbers. The McIntoshes I knew lived across the street, in the odd numbers, not #34. The father of Ian and Bill- don't know his name - was on the Glasgow Police Force.I believe there were relatives in North America, but I can't recall location. During the war one of those relatives sent Bill a jar of peanut butter and he gave us all a sample. We thought it was terrible. Now I inhale the stuff!
To Ruth:
The period I lived in Aberfekly Street was from my birth at #26 in 1936 until 1954, when I moved to London. Will gladly help with any questions you have.
Regards,
George
George Thomson - 29/03/2007 12:01:08 AM
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George Thomson and J. macintosh, what age group are we talking about, my father was a j. macintosh, born 1928, his mother remarried in the 30's40's. therefore, changing his name but am looking for any macintosh relations. no info on my fathers real macintosh family. I know my father later lived on the Drygate.
ruth - 5/03/2007 5:42:16 PM
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George thomson - thank you have cleared up a mystery , I knew of William macintosh - that will be the Bill you speak of I was told there was a brother so i presume that will be Iain , The family stayed at 34 Aberfeldy street and their father was Angus who was my grandfather, but sadly I never knew him as he died as a result of war injuries I think Dennistoun was ghetto for macintoshes fron the highlands and like many families in the area they spoke Gaelic
j macintosh - 4/03/2007 6:41:23 PM
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Re: MacIntosh Family on Aberfeldy St.
I was born at 26 Aberfeldy St and knew Ian and Bill Macintosh who lived across the street at, I believe #31. Jim and Bill Fitzpatrick lived at 29 and John Decker lived at 27, as did Don, Margaret & Kathy McIver. Hamilton Kilpatrick lived at #30. We were all close friends growing up together between 1941 and 1948. They all attended Haghill Schoo; and then Whitehill School and I attended St.Thomass and then St. Mungos. We all shared the same bomb shelters in the back yards and across the street under the football fields.Fun days.
George Thomson, Arizona - 20/02/2007 3:20:16 AM
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i was born in a single end at 40 plant st , our neighbours were , the bates , betty and johnny, their daughter sandra and son micheal. mary connell , the souters , the porterfields, the reileys , my dad was the local coal merchant the yard was in 5 flemming st now van lee transport, my father was born in the little grey house 940 duke st it faces todd st at the netherfield bar laterly johanna dees and is still there it used to have stables attached to it and i believe that my grndfather built it in the early 20s this is a great site and reminds me of my childhood in denistoun ,,,
louise collins - 16/02/2007 12:06:45 AM
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A great website thank you.
I lived in various areas in the east end of glasgow, the central point being 'the parade' and Ally Park.
thanks again
website germiston.blogspot.com/
gg - 9/12/2006 8:08:00 PM
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Iam still trying to trace Norman White, he lived in dennistoun on the 60's, I think Craigpark, he had a twin brother called Ian, who had a daughter called Norma, she will be around 40 now, I just would like to know how life has reated you Norman and if you remember Janette from Paisley.
Janette Lancaster [McIlreavy] - 18/09/2006 9:41:27 PM
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HI BILLY. YES IAN WHITE IS GEORGES BROTHER I WAS A FRIEND OF IAN FOR A WHILE WHEN HE LIVRD IN ARK LANE WE WERE BOTH FOOTBALL MAD ALWAYS PLAYING IN GOLFHILL SCHOOL. WE WERE ALWAYS GETTING CHASED OUT OF THE SCHOOL BY THE JANNIE.I KNOW GEORGE WELL.WHAT IS YOUR FULL NAME I USED TO HANG AROUND DUNCHATTEN ST AND KNOW MOST OF THE GUYS FROM THERE.
ANYWAY BILLY THANKS FOR REPLYING ALL THE BEST JIM
JIM DUNCAN - 24/07/2006 5:56:03 PM
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Hi Jim,
I dont remember you, but is Ian White the brother of George White? I went to Golfhill school with George mid to late 50s. They used to live on the other side of Alexander Parade befofe moving to the top of Ark Lane.
Billy - 12/07/2006 8:04:59 PM
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HI .LOOKING FOR SOME OLD FRIENDS FROM THE PAST WE ALL USED TO HANG AROUND FIRPARK TERRACE IN THE LATE 60S. NAMES WERE TAM HART -KENNY CHARTERS-THE CLARK BROTHERS-DOOGIE SMITH-IAN WHITE LASSIES WERE THE OLDHAM SISTERS HELEN WILSON-JACKIE MITCHELL -DEBBIE DONALDSON-AND A FEW OTHERS. PLEASE REPLY IF YOU KNOW ANY NAMES .JIM
jim duncan - 11/07/2006 10:23:39 PM
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Hi I was wondering if anybody knows what happened to the pettigrews, who stayed near the power station, near walter street, I was friendly with Irene , and would like to know what happened to her, I lived in corsock street, was born in number 11 in 1958, then moved to 130, lived there till 77, still have fond memories of growing up there.
m galloway - 30/06/2006 1:51:30 AM
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Does anybody remember the Chrystal family who lived on Ledaig stree in the 1960s and probably early 1970s?
tom chrystal - 15/06/2006 3:03:53 PM
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i used to live in dunchattan street i had a friend called irene ayton who stayed in belgrove street. i also new an agnes lawson?or mcnaughton who was a hit at our primary 7 school play she had everyone in stitches she stayed in fisher street as did carol mcgarr i would lo from these people again . my home number is 01369 701427
eileen watson (nee steele)
eileen watson - 23/04/2006 7:09:35 PM
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To Ramsey Millen.
When I lived in Dennistoun there were Nairn's who lived at No3 Crinan Street in the 1940's/1950's
Frank Dawson - 13/04/2006 5:12:25 PM
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It is wonderful to read all the messages from old Dennistonians like myself.
I may be getting short with the grey matter (71)
but I will always remember my happy childhood and early teenage years there as being a great place to live.
Oh it was wonderful coming out of The Parade picture house on a Saturday morning after seeing a western,
Skelping my bum and telling my friends "Bang your dead" and hearing the reply "No I am not you Missed"
Frank Dawson - 12/04/2006 3:50:14 PM
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Sir
Ive had great success in tracing family,and friends,
Still seeking the Nairn Family From Dennistoun and Kirkintilloch, Beleived to be in Canada -- Toronto
Dennistoun has many things in its favour.
Thanks
Yours
Ramsay Millen
Ramsay Millen - 20/03/2006 1:55:03 AM
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I knew Rita Veitch and her brother Chick. I went to Thomson street school with the older brother Johnny. Rita's married name is Mcmanus and she lives in the flats at Bellgrove street and Gallowgate. My wife lived in the Gallowgate right across the street from you, up the bank close at Soho street. Her name was Jessie Brown, still is b the way except she added Clark to it. Hope you see this email
david clark - 1/03/2006 5:15:26 PM
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does anyone know of any self catering flats or caravans around Glasgow for rent for one or two weeks in july,august or september.Would love to stay in a room and kitchen again as we did 40 years ago,in Fisher street and also Calton.Hope to visit old haunts when we visit this summer.
chrismac - 21/02/2006 9:50:21 PM
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Just found this sight,great to see some of the old sights of dennistoun,brings back happy childhood memories.I was born 1945 and lived at 33 plant st till 1957.I attended Bluevale primary 1950-1957 before going to Whitehill secondary,Mrs Bradley and miss Mcgregor were two of the teachers at bluevale.Some of my pals in plant st were margaret, billy and grace lawson.Now living in Fife and would like to hear from anyone who knows me
Tommy Neason - 16/02/2006 6:18:44 PM
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I lived at 53 Sannox Gardens Dennistoun. My maiden name was Fergus. Attended Alexander Parade School and then left to live in Holland in 1972. Now living in Australia since 1982. Great site brings back lots of memories. Like going to the baths for a swim on Saturday and then to the pictures in the afternoon. My best friends name was Yvonne Elliott. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Elaine Bluett - 14/02/2006 11:31:43 AM
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does anyone remember a macintosh family who stayed in aberfeldy street?
mackintosh - 5/02/2006 11:55:31 PM
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Jack Houstin is the owner of Robert D icks tailors on Hillfoot street and is among the top tailors in Scotland they are unbelievably constructed and of the highest standard I have my own suits made by Jack and can recommend his professionalism to anyone his number at work is 0141 554 0655 .Most of Jacks family and friends still live in the area . This business is a triumph for the new invigorated Dennistoun and the standard that drives the retail resurgence .The future looks good for Dennistoun residents.
frank docherty - 30/01/2006 8:16:28 PM
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i am in a senior postion in the store so can't give my name, but i can asure you that we do on a weekly basis try and increse our range of fresh produce.with regards to reduced stock,we have pre-programed machines which only allow the staff to reduce to 75% off the normal price.
MR.A.N.Other - 26/01/2006 4:13:58 PM
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Fee,
I remember most of the Houstons,Graham,Greg,Jack and Marilyn.We were brought up in the same Street in Dennistoun (McIntosh) I recall the other names but cant put a face to them,40 years is a long time Fee.
Bill - 26/01/2006 1:37:34 PM
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Mr A.N. Other, when Somerfield first relocated to the old Kwiksave site it was such an improvement on the dirty old understocked store. I was delighted to find the fruit and vegetables were fresh and there were also a few more imaginative vegetables available (by that I mean more exotic ones). But, I'm sorry to say, the store is now going the way of the old one, with very little variety of fresh produce. Also, when produce is almost out of date, the price is never reduced by very much, whereas in other supermarkets, the reduced price always reflects the date eg Morrisons sell almost everything off for 9p. Another thing, is the carrier bags are so thin and flimsy that I always have to double them up, which is really a false economy.
Are you in a position to do anything about the store, or were just wondering? Maybe,starting a new thread regarding this would be a good idea.
Bob - 26/01/2006 12:36:44 PM
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Hi Bill
Did you know Jack;s brother Greg or his friends Des Malarkey, Rodger brodie or William Eaglesham aka Badger
Fee
Fee - 26/01/2006 12:12:12 PM
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Thanks for that info Fee, lost contact with many old friends from Dennistoun.
Bill - 26/01/2006 8:10:30 AM
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i work in somerfield on the parade,and would love to know your views on the place.thanks.
MR.A.N.Other - 25/01/2006 7:02:32 PM
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Jack still works there I think he is a co-owner now as there is a new sign up with his name on it.
Fee - 25/01/2006 3:39:28 PM
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I used to go to Robert D--- along with my brother, he used to get all his suits made there. Before he moved to Hillfoot St, he had a shop on Duke St and partnered a Mr McGeaghy, I remember Jackie Houston and Raymond McGregor (both from McIntosh St)were apprentices at the Duke St business in the 60s. My claim to fame is that my older brother paid for me to get a suit made by Robert himself, I used to wear it all the time.
Bill - 25/01/2006 12:46:35 PM
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Does anyone remember Robert **** (The Tailor) in Hillfoot Street, he used to make suits for many many famous people including Sean Connery....
Irvine Joseph - 25/01/2006 10:00:32 AM
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nice wee site i lived in the gallowgate corner of bellfield st next to the newsagent,i had two brothers robert and james i went to thomson st and then on to gartcraig sec,married a( barl) boy i left glaasgow in 65 i am trying to trace my old friend margaret hannah (nee mccluskey)she lived just of comleypark street firsr turning right she married and moved to easterhouse and went to oz in the very early seventies have now lost touch if anyone has any info please marethstray@hotmail.com or anyone else who remembers us like rita veitch or charlie her brother or charles weir betty thompson what a voice thanks mareth take care all i was born 1943
mareth mccombe - 14/01/2006 6:13:04 PM
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