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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Lanarkshire => Topic started by: daval57 on Sunday 18 January 09 01:47 GMT (UK)
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Hi all,
Just a thought.....
I'm always looking for a reason to go for a walk and make use of my camera.
I live in the south side of Glasgow and would be happy to take photos of addresses or areas your ancestors lived in (not just in the south side).
I've offered before to take photos of grave stones but I've never had much success in finding particular stones, it can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. ::)
Obviously, a lot of Glasgow has been redeveloped. However, there are still some older buildings / undeveloped areas in existence, mostly Victorian, some Georgian.
If you'd like me to take photos, please ask. I'll see what I can do.
Dave
:)
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Hi Dave
We'll take you up on it but I have to find the addresses we need. Most are in a very close area in Govan and one is in Queen Street.
We took some in Govan when we were there in 2002 but didn't have all the addresses.
Would this be the sort of thing you are willing to do?
Deanne and Tony
in Adelaide
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That's exactly what I'm offering.
Happy to do it - just send me the addresses.
Queen St is easy. I might even have some already!
Dave
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Thanks Dave
Found them more quickly than I thought. Here goes :
120 Queen Street, Glasgow
116 Neptune Street, Glasgow
11 Tormore Street, Govan or Todmorn?
12 Tormore Street, Govan or Todmorn?
32 Cornwall Street, Govan
47 Hamilton Street, Govan
20 Drive Road, Govan
2 Cranford Street, Glasgow
144 Harmony Row, Govan
58 Fairfield Street, Govan
Green Street, Bridgetown, Glasgow
28 Holmfauld Road, Glasgow
Regards
Deanne and Tony
in hot sunny Adelaide
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in hot sunny Adelaide
Hey, if you continue to rub it in, ye'll be gettin' nae photies frae me! ;D
Leave it with me.
Dave
:)
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Hi Dave,
What would the chances be of a 1858 grave in Eastern Necropolis cemetery still being there, or would it have vanished?
Just curious :)
Cheers
KHP
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KHP,
I've been to The Eastern Nec a couple of times. Some of it is OK but other bits are in total disrepair.
As I said KHP, I've not had much success in looking for specific stones but I'd be happy to take some general photos. If we're lucky, I might come across your folk.
Dave
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Dave,
If you don't strike it lucky, then not to worry.
My ggrandparents headstone, are similar to those, split in half, lying on the ground, with just the wording barely eligible. :(
Cheers
KHP
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Offer genuine!
Please feel free to contact me by PM.
Dave
I'm locking this thread. Not because I don't want responses.
I Do!!
Please send me a PM with details.
I'm only locking the thread because I want to avoid conversation on it. I'd like my point / offer to remain at the top of the thread. D
Part of original post.......
I live in the south side of Glasgow and would be happy to take photos of addresses or areas your ancestors lived in (not just in the south side).
If you'd like me to take photos, please ask. I'll see what I can do.
Dave
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Gail,
I was in Scotland Street today.
Not a lot of the original buildings left.
Scotland St school was amazing. Recommend a visit.
What number were your folks at?
Deanna / Troy
The address in Queen St is no more. Sorry.
Govan addresses next week!
Dave
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mer foties
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an anurrer couple...
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Just a quick update from me.
Sorry to those that have asked for photos that I haven't replied to yet.
I still have details of requests but I haven't been out and about much recently, the weather has been lousy and I've not been of a mind to go gadabout.
I WILL get around to it sooner, rather than later. Promise.
I'm still open to new requests too.
Dave
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Good weather, guilt and lack of hangover have finally kicked in all at once for this Glaswegian!
Making my way out to Govan now.
Bear in mind, this is Govan as it is now, not the Parish, which covers a much wider area.
I've got certain streets earmarked for folk that have specifically asked. However, I'll take other photos on route.
I will get to others eventually, promise.
Having said that, have you seen that Google is now taking in Glasgow just in the past few days. Brilliant.
Dave
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Hello Dave. If you pass 48 Gallowgate (I know this exists as McKinnons Bar) or 116 Drygate (don't know if this exists) could you take a wee photo for me. Would be more than happy to reimburse you any costs.......cept, perhaps your shoe leather...........Thanks, Eva
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Have sent PM
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Hi Dave,
Is Rutherglen on the right side of town for you - just asking?
If it is, would love a photo of the railway station, which my father-in-law took great pride in keeping in spic and span order way back when - Used to win prizes for it I believe. I wonder what it looks like now.
They lived in semidetached houses on high side of main road in Rutherglen - near the road going up a steep hill to some park or other - how's that for a good description ;D - I've been there years ago but can't remember any names - or . . . maybe Stonelaw Road - would that be it? - dredged up from the depths of memory. If R'glen is the wrong side no matter!
Cheers,
Wiggy
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Bugger!
Passed through Rutherglen coming back from York Meet on Wednesday!
I wouldn't normally have any reason to go to Rutherglen but if weather keeps up, I might make a wee trip. A short train journey gets me there.
I have a long list of places to go but will get to them all eventually.
You are correct with Stonelaw Road. It runs off the beginning of Main St - very much changed since I was there last.
Dave
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Hi Dave,
Am I to late to ask for a photo please? That's if it's not too far out of the way.
71 Braeside Street, Glasgow. Hope there's still something standing.
Alison
Queenslander.
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Never too late Alison as long as you don't mind a wait.
Braeside St is off Maryhill Road which is north of the city.
Other end of town from me but not too hard to get to.
Will send you a PM.
Dave
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What a wonderful person you are, thank you. Take all the time you need, I am very patient.
Alison
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What a wonderful person you are, thank you. Take all the time you need, I am very patient.
Ditto. ;)
Thanks Dave!
Wiggy :)
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At an early age of 3-4yrs I remember living in Killdonan drive. The street will do. I moved to 62 Grant street, Just off Georges road Front and back of that house would be great, i have many fond memories of that house. I use to walk to Willow bank primary school which i do believe is now an Asian school. I have many more address's but have to ask my eldest brother if he can remember them. Thank you so much. I dont live in Scotland any more, Sadly. So what you are doing is a god send.
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Hello Dave,
If you are out and about near any of these places, please take a photo for me.
1 Enfield St, Rutherglen, where my g grandfather died.
United Presbyterian Church, Western District, Cadder
Easter Qu Farm House, Shettleston
39 Carnbroe, Upper Row
I would also like a better photo of this Ness gravestone in the Glasgow Necropolis.
That will keep you out of mischief, eh ;)
Many thanks
Lorraine :)
Down Under
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I know you were willing to take photos in January but is the offer still open? I am wanting photos of:
338 Duke Street
Whinston Villa, Drumover Drive Tollcross
79 Easterhill St, Tollcross
105 Kidston St, St Ninians
I dont know how close these are:
352 Marlage Row, Dalserf
231 King Street, Rutherglen
23 Raith Place, Borthwell
thanks a million
Regards Trish
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Hi there, i would love a picture of my great grant fathers grave stone if there is one there , i have the info as Eastern Necropolis Cemetery (Janefield Street, Parkhead, Glasgow)
Lair No: 365
Compartment No: 21
Class: 6
I do not know if there is a stone but hoping there is,
Thanks in advance for any help
Jamie
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Hi Wiggy ,
To you and others trying to wear out Dave`s shoeleather - there is a wonderful site called " Geograph British Isles " - its purpose is to take as many photos as possible in every square mile of the British Isles.
Just Google it and Type your place of interest into the Space - Near -----. You will be amazed !
There is a photo of Rutherglen Station - the modern day version that your GG Grandfather probably would not recognize - and you are welcome to print them out free if it is for private use. You can also contact the photographer and he may have other photos he can send you. I have been able to see many places where my folk lived courtesy of this site.
As I live in OZ , it has been most useful. Sometimes , it is like walking where they would have done - give it a go , you won`t be disapointed.
We can pass around the hat and buy Dave a new pair of shoes.
Thommoje
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Thanks for that Thommoje - that sounds a great link - will give it a try!
Wiggy :)
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Hi
I just came across your posting offering to take photos of addresses in Glasgow. My great grandmother Bathia Robertson lived at 36 Blackburn St. I don't know if it still exists but would love to have a picture of it if it does.
Thank you
Diane
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Hi Diane,
Afraid it's not a street I know. I'm thinking it's North Glasgow, not too far from the centre. Probably near Hawthorn Street. Where I THINK it was is pretty much flattened now and nothing remaining of the 'original' buildings.
You don't mention the time period but I guess if it's your great grandmother we are talking 1900ish?
Have a wee look around Virtual Mitchell* for some pics of the area.
Chances are, she lived in a traditional Glasgow tenement.
I have old maps of Glasgow but I'm renovating just now and everything in boxes.
If you don't get a more specific answer from anyone, remind me in a month or so and I'll try and help you out a bit more.
Dave
* http://www.mitchelllibrary.org/virtualmitchell/
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Hi webweaver,
Unfortunately there is a Blackburn street today, but it is modern just off Paisley Road West, not the one that used to be in Govan. If you google, you can get a result on BBC Scotland on Film archive, 2 of the respondents mention Blackburn Street, and one says there is no photos in Mitchell Library either.
Tom
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Hi Tom
Thanks for your reply regarding Blackburn street.
I have two references to Blackburn St. in my documents. One is in 1919 the other in 1945. I assume this must be the old Blackburn Street not the current one. Do you know when the original street was torn down?
Thanks
Diane
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Hi webweaver,
Unfortunately there is a Blackburn street today, but it is modern just off Paisley Road West, not the one that used to be in Govan. If you google, you can get a result on BBC Scotland on Film archive, 2 of the respondents mention Blackburn Street, and one says there is no photos in Mitchell Library either.
Tom
It's the same street - although the current Blackburn Street is much shorter - used to run from near the Foot Tunnel on Govan Road to Paisley Road West - if memory serves me right the current Blackburn Street is a small housing estate built more or less on the same peice of land - late 1980's