glencairn drive

spears · Post by **spears** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:33 pm

interesting theory davie,you could be right, elaine

Davie · Post by **Davie** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:51 pm

Wance again Elaine,

I don’t know that much aboot this bit o’ the sou’side, so kept ma big gob shut and listened tae the locals..

It wiz it a funeral yesterday, in Govan, that ah mentioned Glencairn Drive.
Wan o’ the McGregors, sent me this wee map frae 1913, Pollokshields.
He said that at the time ye are looking at, it could be in either, East Renfrew, Govan, Burgh of Glasgow, Pollokshields, Kinning Park or Tradeston.
In the late 1900s there were several Burgh buildings there, not numbered.
He also said that the numbers could have changed, as at one point in time, part of it was a separate terrace, which eventually became Glencairn drive.
Then again Rab McGregor, is a moothie player

Enough said
Another wee point to remember, Elaine, if you are checking out census returns.
Don't get the schedule number mixed up with the house number.
I still do on occasion.
Davie
(map posted in the Gallery, (under Glencairn 1913)

http://talkingscot.com/gallery/displayi ... p?pos=-765

Gallery url added by Marilyn

spears · Post by **spears** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 6:08 pm

hi davie, you av been busy, much appreciated, who would av though trying to track down an address would be difficult. thanks to your friend for map, shall av a closer look, lets ope the serach is nearly over, thanks elaine

spears · Post by **spears** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:44 pm

hi to all who have helped before ,i think i now have the right house no. it seems that the actual no is 60 glencairn drive not 102( this was the schedule no!) so if anyone out there could poss find a photo of this address i'd be really, really grateful. cheers elaine

Davie · Post by **Davie** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:40 pm

Well done that Lassie,
The reason I was so interested in the Drive, other than the number poser, was, there are three well kent Glasgow tradesmen living there.
The Weir Brothers, at No 18,were famous jewellers.
I collect Glasgow ephemera, and there are occasional articles in the news sheets of the day.
James Weir appeared in one of them.
But so glad you got sorted.
I hope someone will take a pic for you.
If not, I will do it next week,when I get back from invading England.
awrabest
Davie

spears · Post by **spears** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:22 pm

thanks davie, interest much appreciated, have a fun time in england, elaine

Post by **emanday** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:40 pm

If not, I will do it next week,when I get back from invading England

Yer too late, Davie. We did that years ago. They hivnae noticed yet, so naebody bothert tae tell them.

Davie · Post by **Davie** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:30 pm

Yer too late, Davie. We did that years ago. They hivnae noticed yet, so naebody bothert tae tell them.

Nice wan,
We are an army of two, heading down to York the morra.
Huve we ever won an invasion?
Davie

spears · Post by **spears** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 6:34 pm

hi davie,ru back yet? if so hope u had a good time . does'nt look like i'm going to have any luck with the photo of 60 glencairn drive, so if poss would you be able to forward a picture for me? don't want you to get bored after your adventures in eng. hope to hear from you soon take care elaine

Davie · Post by **Davie** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:02 am

Hi Elaine,
I have been at home for the past few days, but am back to Mount Florida the day.
I'll be in Shawlands, this afternoon,so i'll donner round and take a couple o' snaps furr ye.
Watch this space
Davie