Glasgow Guide: Guestbook

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Mandy Watson – Alloa

July 27, 2017 - 19:35

Hi, I was born and lived in Glasgow until I was married.(1967 - 1993) Moved around a bit as a child but lived longest in a tenement in Woodlands Dive in the West End. Fond memories of walking to the university cafe in Byres road for an ice cream.
Looking for help in finding a photo (if one exists) My stepmum's parents recently passed away. They worked in a sub post office in Viewmount Drive, Gilshochill, Maryhill. Billy Connolly lived above the shop. Does anyone have a photo of the shop? I think they were there late 60's to 70's. I have searched online for days but no luck so far.

pat parker – Kinlochleven

July 13, 2017 - 11:33

I was born Patricia Allison in 1948 in Kinnear Rd Parkhead Went to London rd school then moved to Guthrie St Maryhill and went to Gairbraid ave shool. In 1957, moved to 84 Horndean Cres Queenslie and went to Queenslie primary school. Went to Garthamlock Secondary school till 1963. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers the Allison family - father Sammy, mother Rose and my sister Mary and me. Mary went to Whitehill senior secondary school. Some school pals I remember were Linda Probart who lived in Ruchazie, Caroline McKinnon and Nessie Hamilton. If anyone remembers me please get in touch

Danny – Edinburgh

July 03, 2017 - 11:28

Hello I'm looking for some information on Baldovan Path in Easterhouse. I lived there in 1973. I'm wondering if anyone has any photos or information about it. I'm curious to find out if it was knocked down or any info would be great.
Thanks Danny

jackie mc neil – glenrothes

June 30, 2017 - 18:20

Hi, Jackie mc neil here, I used to sing in a band in Glasgow in the early sixties called 'The Unknown' We played the 'Double Six' at the broomlaw Glasgow.

WolseleyH – England

June 03, 2017 - 21:49

Born in the Gorbals in 59, went to Buchan St school, Wolseley St and Adelphi Secondary terrace.

Lived in Cramond St for most of the time, remember being part of the fitba team for Wolseley St which beat St Bonaventures in the final, we met Jim Baxter at the school and I still have the picture to prove it!

Mick mackinnon – Lytham St Annes

May 21, 2017 - 13:59

Hi Theresa I went to sacred heart in 1960 then Pirn Street live on Main Street
Left Scotland 1972 cheers

Pat Caldwell – Melbourne Australia

May 21, 2017 - 09:01

Hello Colin,
Sorry I can't help you re your query however seeing that address just made me feel homesick as I was born in 210 Kelvinhaugh Street and lived in Kelvinhaugh until coming to Australia. The only thing I could say is maybe you should try the Valuation Roles as I think they start around 1830 and tell who lived at that address.

Good Luck

Glenys – NZ

May 18, 2017 - 02:29

Hi- I am trying to locate a Delia Marshall ( Maiden name) from Glasgow, born about 1948 to Lachie and Isa Marshall. She has a brother David Marshall, and I believe her husband may have had the Christian name Phillip, If anyone has any information we would be delighted, as there is a NZ cousin keen to re-unite, Cheers, and thanks!

Sandra – Sandradashwood@falconrecruitmentandtraining.co.uk

May 14, 2017 - 17:36

Hello I am looking for any information on the O'Neil family from Bridgeton.
My nan was Christina Steel O'Neil married to Robert O'Neil who passed in 1944.

They had around 10 children unfortunately I only remember a few of their names
Ina
Mary
Margaret
Christina (Chrissy)
Jeanette
Betty
Georgina
Duncan
James
Robert

All born between 1924 to 1940

Christina Married Hugh Baird in 1951

She had a daughter Andrea who died in a accident in December 1975 she attended Newlands primary school.

Please any information or photos as I only met my mums family on to occasions as a kid.

Kate67 – Milton

May 11, 2017 - 10:27

Hi there I have just registered today I was brought up in Milton ronay st went to miltonbank primary 1967/1974 then colston 1974/1978 still live in Milton but was wondering if anyone has any school pictures from those years my full name is kate eadie 😃 Thanks

David McManis – Burlington IA 52601 USA

May 07, 2017 - 15:07

Hello, I am trying to trace the McManus ancestry. I know that I am a decendent of 1 of 7 brothers that came to Pennsylvania from Ireland. I have found that there are 2 McManus lineages in Ireland, one decending from Manus McGuire, the other decending from Magnus Chonchobair. The McManus name appears from the 1200's to 1600 in association with Colquhouns in the area of Luss. Did the McManus' move into Scotland from Ireland, then back to Ireland? Possibly with Parane MacWalter, a Scottish undertaker in Donegal. I would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks. David mcmanisdl@hotmal.com

sharonrosemulligan – carmyle

April 30, 2017 - 17:15

went to st julies then onto st margaret mars schoolsocmy name back then was sharonmartinwent to school with joyce rowan nd caroline luych and christine armsrong there are of some girls went school it would nice to hear from any that went from time between 1979 until 1982 over i left castlemilk in1987 to live inacrmyle east end of glasgow with my mum and dad all best from sharon martin now mulligan

Christine watt – Glasgow

March 18, 2017 - 19:44

I would like to find a log lost family from Blackhill. Adam and Sylvia Waugh. The lived in Black Street or Acherhill Street. They have a daughter Caroline and son Adam.
Please mail me if you know of them.

Thanks,
CW.

Jacqueline Sloan The – glasgow

March 15, 2017 - 23:01

Hi, I'm looking to find William Kerr who stayed in who stayed in 27 Mamore Street between 1977 - 1989. Was your uncle James Close

John Sweeney – Fife

March 14, 2017 - 19:26

Hi I've just registered with this site found it very interesting so if anyone out there remembers me please get in touch went to sacred heart in bridgeton 1953 lived Carstairs st then John Ogilvy easterhouse 1958 then st Mary's Carlton1961 lived Stepford rd I would particularly like to get in touch with Tom gemmell and James elder old school mates cheers everybody

Eddie RB – N.Wales

March 13, 2017 - 11:06

Hi has anyone got pics of Abington street the Queens cafe inbetween the Abby bar and the Tramcar vaults grovepark street hopehill road St Columba of Iona school,I have seen the pics already on the site,just hoping some one else may have pics,it seems that these are very rare pics, Im begining to think it never existed Ive tried everywhere but to no avail,thank you

Christine Faulkner – Devon

March 10, 2017 - 16:56

I am trying to find family for a friend. His uncle was Ronald Bailey and the family lived at 52 Jedworth Avenue, Drumchapel. I have looked at all the videos on youtube hoping to see something about the family. I think his wife's name was Catherine, I would love to trace his cousins. So if anyone has any information I would really appreciate it.

Briyen duffy – Oxfordshire

March 09, 2017 - 02:27

I am having problems trying to get in keeps telling me can't use this email I was born and brought up in hawthorn st possil

K M Sheridan – London

February 26, 2017 - 12:32

Hello,

I am hopeful that someone may be able to assist me.

My mother (Mary Sheridan - maiden name Dicks) was born in 1932 and lived for most of here adult life in the Gallowgate and Bridgeton area prior to immigrating to the USA with her family. She is now 85 years old and has spoken about a past love she had for a Jimmy Scott who was 10 years older than her when they met. She was 15yrs and he approx 25yrs. Her father forbid her from seeing him, but through the years, she has thought about him on and off, and spoke of him for the first time some years after my father passed away. The last time she saw him was probably in 1957 when she was attending a doctor's appointment heavily pregnant and they ran into one another.

She named my younger brother after him 'Scott'.....so I am wondering if anyone would have known him? If he is still alive he would be around 95yrs or so, and if not, then it would be interesting to hear his story.

I think my mom would have been at that time c 1947/8 living in Law Street/Camlachie/Gallowgate or thereabouts. Welcome any info as it is such a sweet memory.

John Findlay – Glasgow

February 22, 2017 - 16:14

I would like to try and trace a person from Crown Street, Gorbals. his name is Charlie Foy. Charlie was an evacuee and for the duration of the war he was living in an Ayrshire village called Drumley, just outside Ayr. He lived with the Hodge family. My mother (Ellen Hodge) often spoke about Charlie and would like to get in touch. this may be a long shot but if anyone knows of Charlie's whereabouts, please get in touch. Thank you.

jillian – scotland

February 15, 2017 - 20:06

searching for Allison and Joan Heffron from Wolsely Street, oatlands in the 1950/60 these ladies were friends of my mum and auntie, I be really grateful if anyone could put me in touch with them, i know their parents were Allison and John Heffron - thanks in advance folks!

David Stephen – Bognor Regis

February 12, 2017 - 10:26

Hi everyone, does anyone know Anne Kenny who lived in Bilsland drive possilpark, in the mid to late 70s, she lived with her parents in the last or second last close before the bridge , she was my partner then, and we had a child together, her name was Tracey , I'm sure it may have changed by now, Anne used to go out with her friend whose name was Ann savage, I'm itching to trace the whereabouts of my daughter, and have been doing so for over 40 years now, with no luck, this is my last chance now , if anyone can help anyway , no matter how small , I would be grateful thanks all

Marie Hyland – Glasgow

February 05, 2017 - 15:41

Looking for a Brian Smith that lived in Knightswood around early 70's He worked for British Bakeries at that time. Rutherglen/Milanda bakery Wesleyan Street.........in the Sales Management. He also went on to work for Greggs

Margaret – Townhead, Glasgow

January 24, 2017 - 14:11

Hi, just came across this site to-day, absolute brilliant. Was born "1941" at 261 Parliamentary Road, Townhead. My name then Margaret Cox. Attended St David's School and then City Public. Would like to here from anyone who stayed there or went to my schools around 1950-1957. Thanks

Dave Park – Herts

January 22, 2017 - 17:10

My name is Dave Park and I grew up in the Springburn area, specifically old Balornock and Barmulloch for the most part.

I would be interested to hear anything of Ruby Smith (as was), Robert Robb, Brian and Sandra Dunham, Isabel McPhee, Cathy McLennan or indeed anyone who attended Albert Primary or Secondary in the late 1950s or early 1960s.

I left Glasgow for good in 1971.

Any information about those people who meant something to me in my childhood and youth would be gratefully received.

Thank you, Dave.

bonnyscot – Sydney (from Springburn)

January 21, 2017 - 06:40

My father was Radnor Porter and he lived in Maryhill the Milton area. He was born in 1947. Apparently, he was a bit of a wee rascal and accidentally set a brewery on fire when he was on 9 ... oops.. and ended up inside for his deeds. Does anyone have any memory of a brewery fire - around 1955/56 in Maryhill or Milton area. The place burnt to the ground but I can't find anything in old newspapers ...I'm in Sydney now so it makes it tricky to research and I'm keen to know more to add to my family tree.

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jeannie – Canada

January 25, 2017 - 00:59

I lived in Maryhill my mother was born there she was a Selkirk. Sorry I haven't heard about the fire which was shortly before we immigrated to Canada in 1957. My Granddad worked in a Brewery I think he was a salesman. I did go back to Maryhill twice but apparently it has changed a lot and a lot of the old tenements are gone. Sorry I couldn't help but it was nice to see a post from someone from Maryhill.

Dennis Ellis – Victoria, BC, Canada

January 11, 2017 - 14:59

Hi All,
I just registered 2 days ago and can't post in the "Lost friends/Family' forum yet, so I'll throw this out here.

I am looking for information on Catherine (Cathy) Collins. In 1947 her family lived at 37 Tharsis St. The only documents I can find are the marriage certificate of her sister Elizabeth Hannah Collins to Francis Earl Pearson (a Canadian Merchant Seaman). It shows Father as Owen Nugent Collins and Mother as Annie (Jamieson) Collins with Catherine as a witness. Marriage was at Martyr's Parish and registration at Townhead.

Elizabeth (my Aunt) passed away December 19th, 2016 and we are trying to locate her sister Catherine. As they were estranged for the last 50 years,there are no details other than she may have moved to Ontario Canada. We do not know if she married in Glasgow or Canada, or her spouse's surname.

Any help is appreciated. The only other detail we have is that her mother.

Annie Collins may have passed away in 1960 in Dennistoun.

Irene Currie – Canada

January 10, 2017 - 18:53

Looking for any members of the Currie family of Howwood St, Kinning Park. Father, Matthew, Mother Mary, kids, Matthew, Mary, Helen, Violet, James, Anna, Jennifer. Any info. would be appreciated. Matthew had a daughter, Mary died young around 20'ish Helen (Nellie) had two girls and a boy and lived in Govan, Violett died very young of the fever. James died in Canada at an early age, Anna had at least a couple of young boys and may have moved to Ayrshire? Jennifer moved to Australia and had two girls and a boy, Margorie Francis and Matt?? Marg eventually moved back to Scotland but Francis stayed in Australia but I believe their Dad moved to NZ with young Matt Australia is really the last place I believe they were all together. A very good friend of James also moved to NZ or Aust, John Sinclair. He returned to Scotland after some years I believe.

Aussiegirl – Brisbane,Australia

January 04, 2017 - 21:38

Hi everyone I'm looking to find out information about my dad James Kelly and his family he lived at 7 Barony Street Glasglow with his large family back in the 1940's but they moved to Melbourne Australia in 1950 arriving on the ship Comeronia on Melbourne Cup day (1 Nov)1950 his father also known as James Kelly arrived about 6 months earlier .My dad didn't talk about his childhood much and now he has passed on so I can't ask him maybe someone remembers the Kelly family they had about 13 children 2 died in a fire My dad remembered when as a kid he saw his friend killed by a steamroller and when he was born his picture was in the paper (born May 1935) as he was the biggest baby born at that time thanks for reading my post

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