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Title: D L Ramsay Fruit Stand
Post by: Ramsay Clan on Friday 28 June 24 00:12 BST (UK)

My Great Grandfather David Lawson Ramsay owned a fruit store on the Hawkhill in Dundee back in the early 1900S circa 1920 I think. I was wondering if there is anywhere I can research where this might have been or if this building is still around. I am looking to visit Dundee next year to trace my family roots. My Mom was born in Dundee in 1926.

Thank you.

Title: Re: D L Ramsay Fruit Stand
Post by: Neale1961 on Friday 28 June 24 23:49 BST (UK)

From the index to the Valuation rolls.
https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk


1920 valuation rolls
RAMSAY   DAVID      TENANT/OCCUPIER   SHOP 33 HAWKHILL   DUNDEE   1920   VR009800149-

1925 valuation rolls
RAMSAY   DAVID      TENANT/OCCUPIER   SHOP 33 HAWK HILL   DUNDEE   1925   VR009800189-


From a quick google search, I think the area is now all modernised, and it is unlikely you will find the old shop.

Title: Re: D L Ramsay Fruit Stand
Post by: Ashtone on Friday 28 June 24 23:58 BST (UK)

Dundee Evening Telegraph
24 May 1920

Title: Re: D L Ramsay Fruit Stand
Post by: Ashtone on Saturday 29 June 24 00:04 BST (UK)

Dundee Evening Telegraph
09 November 1921

Title: Re: D L Ramsay Fruit Stand
Post by: Ramsay Clan on Saturday 29 June 24 20:33 BST (UK)

Thank you to all how have provided this information. I appreciate it very much. Sounds like my Great Grandfather was a bit of a rebel in his day.

Title: Re: D L Ramsay Fruit Stand
Post by: MonicaL on Saturday 29 June 24 21:48 BST (UK)

In case you haven't come across it, this is a great website to look at before your visit www.fdca.org.uk

Monica