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Cinema Treasures is a registered trademark of Cinema Treasures, LLC. My original surname was Foster, and i am 60, born 1954,brought up in Dundee.D oes this ring any bells? 2000 - History [ edit] In order for the session to start on time, we recommend you arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled entry time. 2005. And still have contact and visits to Glasgow.would love to see any old photos, Does anyone remember the Murphys who owner fruit shops in bridgeton. I wonder how many Play Streets we had around the area we had Forrest st off Rockbank st. The Umbrella looks to have come in handy for the people in this shot of a rather flooded Bridgeton Cross. Do you possibly have a picture of the pop inn as y friend stayed in Fraser street. In 1924 it was taken over by Scottish Cinema and Variety Theatres, later to become Associated British Cinemas(ABC), who would operate it for the remainder of its cinematic life. April 6, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment, 798 London Road, Glasgow. Janet. 2023. She sat in the front and chatted. Yes she used to go around with my big sister margret Quinn she was was her friend my family lived in madras street I was born in 20 madras street myself in 1948 had to big brothers Malcolm and Eddie and my big sister margaret Also 2 younger sister June and sheree they were only babies when we moved to carntyne we are all scattered over the place now myself and a few of us in England for yrs but still got margaret and June in Glasgow go up quite often sad to say my wee mammy and daddy are both gone but I had a great childhood in bridgeton me and my best pal Kathleen savage who I am still friends with today have lots off great memories and talk off them often. G40 4AB. Bridgeton (Scots: Brigtoun, Scottish Gaelic: Baile na Drochaid) is a district to the east of Glasgow city centre. Police Scotland Forensics at Lanarkshire scene as young man dies after being seriously injured in house The 21-year-old passed . Demolition began in June 2011. The Cross is also the location for the Olympia Theatre (built 1911), which after lying abandoned for many years has undergone rebuilding and reopened in 2012 as a library and community facility for the people of Bridgeton. A painting by Don Breckon circa 1996. Are you the same Sammy Lyle who lived in Broad st in the 50s..your mother was Susie.. if so I have a photo of your older sister in the backcourt.. Hi. It started as a small weaving village in 1705, when the third John Walkinshaw marked out a portion of his Goosefauld estate for rent. My grans name was Kate, She was a french polisher. Jessie Roxburgh nee Findlay ( Troon ). The specific plan will begin to shape the possibilities for making the community's vision a reality, bringing a new downtown to Diamond Bar. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. The library also houses Scotlands first BFI Mediatheque, where the public can view a vast selection of BFI archive material, as well as films from the Scottish Screen Archive so another nice cinema connection. She must have remarried at some time. Reverend William John Thomson, born in 1852 in Ireland, was Free Church minister of Bridgeton 1879 to 1882. G40. Many Scottish towns were not first mapped until the late 18th or early 19th centuries. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. Saturdays-Sundays: 3:00pm, 5:30pm & 8:00pm. It opened on 18th September 1911 and had a seating capacity of 2,000 in orchestra stalls, dress circle and balcony. Extremely interesting and fabulous photos of Bridgeton in the past. The Cross is notable for the \" Brigton Umbrella \", a Victorian cast iron structure covering the centre of the Cross. This very old Bridgeton bar has closed its door many times in recent years. Is this you or someone you know in these pictures? See more of The Glasgow Chronicles on Facebook. However, please refrain from using flash when taking pictures of performers. Created between 1868 and 1871 as part of a commission from the City of Glasgow Improvements Trust, this collection of images of the working class areas of old Glasgow helped document the impoverished living conditions of the working class at the time. 2. G40 1QB. There will be standard and VIP tickets available. Formerly known as Cuba Norte now called Favela 2005. Hi Donna, Im June. had their roots in Bridgeton/Dalmarnock, as did the aforementioned Clyde and the 19th century side Eastern F.C. Historically part of Lanarkshire, it is bounded by Glasgow Green to the west, Dalmarnock to the east and south, Calton to the north-west at Abercromby Street/London Road and Broad street to the north-east. Will pass on your reply to my mum, she may want to ask you more :) Situated at the corner of Main Street and Tullis Street, The Scotsman has been a Bridgeton landmark since the 1870s. Thanks anne. When the building was condemned the Dunbar family removed to Landressy Street, just around the corner from the pub, this pub still operates today and [], Filed Under: J, James Street, JamesStreet Tagged With: Bridgeton, James Burn's, James Street. I then left Glasgow and got married to a English fellow, in 1968. Does anyone have any old plans of a cemetery that was at Brook st/Broad st as far as I can find out. 75 Main Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow. who both once played at another Barrowfield Park. . Please note: in order to buy a ticket you must sign up to Fever via Facebook, Gmail or another email account. Art Deco, Baroque, Previous Names: The interior with its lavish plaster scrollwork was designed by noted theatre designer Frank Matcham & Company. Have a close look perhaps there is a father or grandfather or just a friend in the photo. My elder sister is Marion Wilson. when I ran upstairs to the secnd landing I could see bodies being covered with tarpaulin. The experience will take place at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles. Dont forget to tag us at. I briefly knew her as Elizabeth Romain in the early 1980s. Leader of the gang was Billy Fullerton (front row, centre with Bass Drum). Shaw's Bar. Dont know the name Blakeman but you never know. Thanks again BRIDGERTON and Netflix marks Netflix. http://flickr.com/photos/monkeyiron/376622738/. From Glasgow Green to Vinegarhill by Old Harry, Famous Gallowgate Hall Doomed (Vinegarhill), Famous Sunday School Marks Seventieth Birthday, Dennistoun Past and Present by James Baird, The Old Historic Church of Tollcross and Tollcross District, Some of the People of the Village of Parkhead, James Hamiltons Fountain By Historian Gary Nisbet. All rights reserved. Can anyone tell me where exactly Bowling Green Terrace was ? Closed Down. Initially a local Juvenile team, upon joining the Junior setup they played at Shawfield Stadium (home of Clyde F.C. Although only the facade remains, it sports a nice illuminated Olympia sign above the entrance, and a display on the buildings history just inside the entrance. It was just behind the swings just off fielden street. In 1968 John Kenneth Dunbar took over the licence. Below Copyright Culture & Sports Glasgow (Museums). what a good idea they were, no cars allowed where else were these streets.. I didnt really know what to expect, but everything was set-up so well; the pictures, the actors, the Queen, It truly was immersive, you get sucked in right away. From. I LIVED AT N0 16 THEN MOVED TO N020..THANK YOU. Duncan [2] The area was incorporated into the city of Glasgow officially in 1846. hope this is of help to you. Location: Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles. The Cot Bar. I would over the moon if I get any response to this request. That's the old Bridgeton Cross,I remember. 1991. **. 3 Dalmarnock Road, 13 Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow. A new library, offices & media centre were built on the site, which use the original faade as their entrance. The event is a 90-minute immersive experience based on the Bridgerton show. Im now a widow, and I am trying trace back as much of my pass,to show my children, and not forgetting my six grandchildren. Would be great to hear from anyone that lived there in the 50s/60s. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. G40 4LH. 1991. We are very excited to announce that we have created a new membership! The junction is the meeting point of London Road, Dalmarnock Road, Main Street, James Street, Olympia Street and Orr Street. Barcelona Cathedral. Most passengers sat in the back but not her. I never felt so included in an event like this. A photograph of one of the current occupants of the building: We encourage guests to take and share pictures. not seen her for a long time. I am now 77yrs young and would like to hear from anyone from the Class of 3a from 1958 till1961 at Sec. 22w; View 6 more comments. They lived 306, Baltic Street. The building directly behind the Umbrella is that of Caledonian Railway Co. Station. A further wave of military mapping between 1715 and 1745 is viewable on our Military Maps of Scotland pages. Reproduced by kind permission of Culture & Sports Glasgow (Museums). Although Celtic's stadium is nearby the district is now known for a large and passionate Rangers following.[20][21]. Bridgeton Cross circa 1930. She was living in Los Angeles but had an apartment in Wimbledon, London. We don't want to rely on ads to bring you the best of visual culture. Left to right front row are Rita McKenna, Wilma Wallerstein, Ellen Revie, Ellen Jackson, and squeezing in far right is Ellen Jacksons wee cousin Edward Jackson. Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Bridgeton, Scottish Gaelic: Baile na Drochaid, a district to the east of Glasgow city centre. Jim Tallen, I went to Barrowfield Street School and we lived in 60 barrowfield Street. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Second back row left/right (1) Archie Neilson, (11) Anderson Piggot, (13) Matt Adam. My Dads name was James Mc Gill Grandfathers Thomas Mc Gill Grandmothers name was (Ellen Smith her maiden name) I went to Sacred Heart School, and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a wee bit later I went to Holy Cross School I would really love it if someone has a photo of 83 Dale Street as far back 1940s 1960s Thanks, as they say in Scotland TA. We moved to Leeds when I was 9. http://flickr.com/photos/dickyhart/50896641/