Glasgow Braendam Link, aims to support, empower and enable all those involved in the partnership to gain more control of their lives by encouraging self-belief, growth and development. I too, have fond memories of playing and performing small shows, and we all thought we could act. If either cop was caught then they were on a hiding to nothing. I was shown the door and advised to join the cubs, which I did, but I would have enjoyed being the 1st Lifebhoy. Jimmy's was our local shop and Ruby's was out local bakery which fed the Fairfield's workers. Thanks in advance :). I went to Broomloan Rd nursery then the school. When we moved to Nitshill in 1060, I realised how much I had loved Govan. When the railway was to be built in the late nineteenth century, however, the confusion over proper descriptions in the land titles made necessary legal transactions difficult and had to be reconciled. "I like to be challenged and Govan did that every day.". Instead, it referred to the popularity of cheap and powerful tonic wines particularly with young people - the vast consumption of which would often lead to violence and disorder. Sergeant Angus McIvor and constable Bob McDonald were the two cops who had bravely filmed the gang operating from one of the empty flats. Tel: 0141 440 1999, Fax: 0141 440 1367 , Obituary: Sister Doreen Grant, pioneering - HeraldScotland Replies. I grew up in Govan from 1946 to 1957 in Wick St. My family moved from North Uist to Govan to find work as did many others. So, at the age of 46 I started three years of studies with projects that involved Govan Initiative and Glasgow University until I was finally accepted as a full-time student at Glasgow. Around this time a second surveillance was being carried out on Burnside and three members of his team who had travelled to Liverpool in another car. Any profits went into the family home and we knew that we would get in return our Saturday matinee money and a sweety. My da was George Paterson, mum was Betty Paterson my child hood there was brill everyone was so friendly and you could trust everybody. Show More . I went to Harmony Row school then Hills Trust school, then to Govan High school. Robert sadly passed away when he was 2 and then my dad James was born in 1960. I agreed and the result is the Report, which you now have today which is meant for the October 17th World Poverty Day. These were not cleared until well into the 1970s. I have memories of buying penny and thrupny canes there to make a bow 'n arrows. Delete. My granny Flora McFadyen was one of the oldest and longest residents in the Wine Alley. I remember the following; sitting on the kerb at the mouth of the close playing with the soft tar on the road in the summer with a stick and my mum using melted butter to get the stains of our clothes, playing peever with a shoe polish tin, making up little shows which we all performed in the high backs ,climbing over the pailings, and often getting our knees impaled on the sharp spikes at the top, playing balls against the wall singles and doubles too, climbing onto the steamie roof and jumping onto the pub roof dodging the barbed wire spikes, playing ropes singles and doublers, and swinging on the telephone wires above the low back steamie roof, Summertown Road steamie and baths. In Great Britain, community planning has evolved and not only has it kept its identity, but it has also retained its application as a primary vehicle through which social change is enacted at a local level, by members of the community acting together to improve the lifestyle of the group as a whole. Portrait of a Lady by Esme Clark. Conecteaz-te. An isolated island of cheap building land, Glasgow Corporation bought the Moorepark land and in 1934 built the Moorepark Housing Estate, a typical Glasgow rehousing scheme of three-storey grey concrete-block tenements. I lived my early years in Govan on Vicarfield Street opposite St. Gerard's School where many of my older cousins attended, amongst them the McCurrys. Owned by Harry Knop in the 40s. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She had two brothers James (b.1924), Michael (b.1928) Agnes (b.1930) and Kathleen (b.1932). 11 Barr, 1997, p. 47-58 12Dailly, 2005, p. 8 Interest. Glasgow | Govan | Central Masterplan & Urban Fabric | Page 4 Smith did know Glasgow well, but Edinburgh (where he later worked as Secretary to the University) was gloriously exotic. My grandmother's name was Mary Murray she had eight children one being my mother Helen who was born in 1927. We left govan to go to Drumchapel. Even having a "piece" thrown from the window was an adventure would it be "butter"and sugar or Jam what a treat! Creeaz un cont nou. Where Were Hanged In Glasgow? - Tovisorga.com Community organisation. I can see from the various pieces of information I have obtained that the Leddy's lived in various places in Govan including 61 Victoria Street, 10 John Street, 76 White Street and 11 Logie Street. I was born in Govan in 1948 and lived with my grannie in Vicarfield Street, opposite the school. policy initiatives given due regard. I was born in Neptune Street, Govan in 1947, my father was Paddy Kelly and my mother Annie, my elder brother was Dick and my younger brother Brian. Media/news company. I went about with Harry Bitters, Nick Shearer and John McLeod in the mad days of the early 70s. we were easy pleased in those days. As a result, it proved very simple for them to track the gang movements on a day-to-day basis. It occurs in the buyers market where access to housing is based on the ability to pay, and it also takes place in the council allocation system where the disadvantaged are lumped together in sink housing schemes. Yet, there is still much to show that community power is not only real but can work effectively. HAPPY TIMES. My grandparents lived opposite and I remember being sent down to McGunness for an ounce of tobacco for my grand dads pipe. In 1841, Robert Napier began iron shipbuilding in Govan, and in 1843 produced its first ship, the Vanguard. Somehow the government cannot understand that external improvements can only benefit any dilapidated area by not only improving its external image but also by giving the local residents a sense of Well-Being. I remember two days before we left in 1963, I took her to the Govan Fair, and that was the last one I ever saw. Looking at Govan when it was a village, and film of how it grew into a town, we felt very proud of being born and raised in dear auld Govan. 4 Markus, 1993, p. 161 From Rushden we came back to Larbert, then to Lauder. Police Scotland. The people of Govan didn't often use a vet, but came into the shop with their poorly pets and we all fussed over them, cuddled them, nursed them and Jackie recommended and administered patent pet medicines like Bob Martins. It was absolutely awesome growing up in Govan, lots of shops, such as; Galbraiths, Dands Bobby's, David's butchers, BrotherSoft paper shop, modern book shop, and Woolworths, we had a great wee doctors surgery on Langlands Road, Peacocks bakery, Nicholls store and Amey's cafe. Their children's names were John, Michael, Christopher, Bridget and Edward. I remember our next door neigbours on the ground floor the Meechans and particularly John,who was around the same age as myself. My earliest memory is when I was about 4 playing outside our close 39 Nethan St, my mum had got me all dressed up as the photographer was coming to take our photo , me and my 2 sisters sitting on the sideboard I wandered out the house with my new truck with wee soldiers in the back and was playing in a puddle when the photographer arrived and had to get all cleaned up again before the photo was taken, I have FTD (dementia) this affects my short term memory but fortunately not my long term memories, I have cousins who still stay around the wine alley. Marconi Electronic Systems and its Marconi Marine unit were sold to British Aerospace in 1999 to form BAE Systems. I lived across from Fairfield shipyard and I saw ship being launched when l was about four, I saw Harry Lauder embark from a ship and he was the first person who told me I was a bonnie wee lass. HP10 9TY. One day in the Summer, off we went to the Steamie, everybody went in, my Cousin and I stayed outside. However, as little seems to have changed in the last 30 years does this mean that at last, local communities are to be involved in making decisions about their futures? Finally, Darners last thoughts on a solution to Mooreparks spiralling problems were that it could be found in Community Planning. Following decades of decline, with existing residents experiencing prejudice and only those with little other choice willing to move to the area, Moorepark was named by The Independent newspaper in April 1994 as one of the worst areas in the United Kingdom, with drug abuse being a widespread problem and unemployment standing at nearly 30% (up to three times the national average at the time). Wine Quality 4/4. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. I was searching for Harry Lauder pictures and came across this interesting site. Moreover, there will be no demolition or destruction of any part of Govans heritage on the contrary the important Iron Age site of Doomster Hill will be marked with grass, and not encroached upon by the new housing while a special corridor will link it with Govan Old Parish Church, which is one of the earliest Christian sites in Britain. A Gannett Company. Bishop King. [10][11], The area was associated with Junior football team St Anthony's who had two grounds in the area. It may have been used to contain the body or relics of St. Constantine, a Pictish king killed seemingly killed by Vikings in 876/7 - the style of carving indicates an origin in the late 9th or early 10th century. I lived with my aunt and uncle (Mary Steven, Mailey) my aunt was a cook in Ibrox. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. I attended Harmony Row School and Hills Trust Primary. I can remember having to use the toilet on the landing using a massive key to open the door. Govan Old Parish Church was rebuilt in 1762, 1826, and again 1884-1888. 199310 Scottish Charity No. However, given the area's reputation there was also a large numbers of empty houses. I married in Glasgow, Scotland in 1974 and emigrated to Canada that same year, I have lived in Canada ever since. Encouraging families to participate in the community and to use local facilities and services Ensuring that the voice of those living in poverty is heard Members of our family have now moved away to other locations in Glasgow and Paisley, but we still remember our childhoods growing up in Govan. The writer on housing problems, T. A. Markus, wondered why many important questions were never asked in the planning process. [15], With Morris Pollok as its first Provost, the Burgh and its Commissioners ensured that during the next 48 years Govan became a well-equipped, modern town. Life in wine alley | CITY STROLLS Many of the people who buy these flats do not intend to stay in them rather; they hope either to rent them out at exorbitant prices or to sell them quickly at a greater price than they bought them for. My mother was Frances Leddy and she was born at 57 Hamilton Street in 1926. The City of Woodinville's Mayor Mike Millan cut the ribbon to mark the occasion. The county added to the description of these lands, the phrase: "but now by annexation in the County of Renfrew. Great memories of Summertown Road baths. I then went to Govan High, teachers I remember and not with any fondness are Jockey Rayburn (Maths) Duncan (English) and Miss Downny (Maths) who was a lovely teacher, I had two brother George and Stuart who also went to the same primary and also went to Govan High. I remember living in a single end tenement (1950's) at 77 Nethan Street and the excitement on a Saturday morning when the man delivered the coal in our bunker which was right next to our bed. My Granny, Cassie Donaghey stayed at 9 Orkney Street, Govan where I went at weekends and for holidays (Yeah from Drumchapel). The origins of the Doomster Hill are a mystery. The evidence they gathered was crucial and the jury was able to see the gang operating on the video footage shown to them. 14276 Southeast 176th Street. Govan Church was rebuilt in 1762, and again in 1826. We lived in a low-down coal-fire heated home at 9 Lettoch Street and we only ever moved once and that was to the house directly above us. Providing activities for member children and young people Providing informal and formal training for family members THURSO BERWICK (1919-1981) Hullo! Naturally the slum dwellers of Govan, who though it their right to have most of the new house in their own locality, were angry and outraged at their expectations being ignored by the authorities. Datum OSGB36 - NGR. Govan Memories | Reminiscences Jackson retired in 1992 after a distinguished 32-year career with Burnside and his cohorts still behind bars. When all my pals joined the Lifeboys I went along too for 2 weeks, I think the hall was on Portman or Middlesex Street. Resources were stretched as detectives dealt with high levels of violence including murder - much of it drug related. Komunitn organizcia. Without a home, mankind has no place. The Govan ferry was something special for us to go on, either by ourselves or with our mum. Posted on Behalf of Mags Monaghan The "Wine Alley" housing scheme, just off the Broomloan Road, was notorious in Govan and elsewhere in Glasgow as a den of thieves, drunks and drug addicts. I spent 18 months there before being released on a three-year parole where I took a job in the local Cleansing Department as a midgy-man. 15 Saturday Home, 2005, p. 20 16Vindicated1, 2005, p. 1-2, Acknowledgements Will they be full participants at setting the agenda for their locals or are these just pie crust promises?11 Will the same old story of the past three decades resurface where members of local communities are merely informed or consulted about changes in which they have no say?12 Perhaps one of the worst errors that the new regeneration policy is now making is that of ignoring the potential of local housing organisations as important instruments for inclusion and social capital, and their spill over effects of wider social and economic developments and issues. My Aunt Marg and Cousin Debbie still live in Govan. Just answering Margaret Fletcher's post below. Wineally for Wine Producers We make your wines shine by having them served with matching dishes in restaurants or at home. Full of great memories. Good times we had, wonder where they all are now and if they remember me. This was around 1954ish. I went undercover on the 'Wine Alley' to tackle drug problem Ex-undercover police officer Simon McLean has written about his experience tackling Glasgow's drug problem during the 80s. However, the dealers were less careful back in Wine Alley where they thought they were untouchable. Scottish Skier February 15, 2020 at 7:51 PM. Another is the horses and carts assembled at Harmony Row. Many of the men worked at the shipyards or the preserves factory. They were, however, very much a part of the physical landscape that became Renfrewshire. Loved going into Amy's Cafe after coming out of Mackays for my Easter outfits. I used to go to Jack's Bakers on a Saturday morning for a dozen rolls and half a dozen teabread and I still got change from a half a crown (12.5 pence), happy days! My husband also comes from Govan. A later rebuilding was begun in 1884 and was opened 19 May 1888.[11][45]. Hi there, just wondering if anyone has any info or stories on the Slaters, Mckechnies or Hutchisons, hope to hear back. The locals in Govan fear that gentrification is making its way in, in the face of community objections.15 Egg And Chip' 11/2. He also sold single woodbine cigarettes out the packet. I remember on Sunday mornings being taken with my sister, Elizabeth, on a No. Run by a tall slim guy whose son was a racing cyclist ? 10 Bailey and Hastings, 2004, p. 91 Sources Gallery. In its turn, this attitude helped create the malignant tales about people who lived there as being nothing but thieves, layabouts and drunks. We engraved pet medallions and Jackie let me do it because I had nice handwriting. Vytvori nov et. We always used to stop at your house on the way home from St. Anthony`s school, for a blether. Then there was the shake the blanket with my older sisters and friends my turn wasn't coming fast enough so as usual I was whining so they gave me my turn and shake the blanket shake the blanket 1-2-3 they lifted me in the air and let the blanket go results bleeding nose and they all got a right telling off. In 1901 Govan was the 7th largest town in Scotland. . I was so focussed what was in front of me, I never looked behind me and I disappeared over the edge. I used to walk up Neptune Street between the two grandparents homes, but even that seems to have been cut off. I have lived in Australia since 1969. My father "served his time" in the Thermotank then for many years was a policeman in Plantation Street. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. Related Pages. Below are memories and stories about Govan posted by visitors to the site. As for Billie Cameron, she now lives in Montreal, her sister Isa was a war bride and came to Canada in 1948 to be with her Canadian husband and lives north of Toronto in Collingwood.

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