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When I started working in the old Area Managers' Office in Central Station in 1980, it was common knowledge among the older station staff that JFK met some SS Athenia survivors up in the old Station Masters' Office which is the office with the curved windows that overlooks the station above the pub ...

This was a past present I done a few years ago and converted into a gif.

The original Cathkin Park in Govanhill in 1895 hosting the Glasgow Cup Final between Celtic and Rangers. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/schiehallion/cath2_zpsb18e50fc.jpg The same view today from a Google Street View screenshot. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/schiehallion/cath3_zps6f...

Think I'll take £50 out the hole in wall today, spend it then tell the bank I lost it and want it back because there's a record of me originally getting it.

"Every good idea kills at least a thousand men" sings Chicago singer songwriter Joe Pug.

Well Joe, I presume you thought it was a good idea to write that song you cold hearted murdering bastard.

"Tonight there's gonna be a jailbreak, somewhere in this town."

My money's on it happening down at the jail Phil.

Josef wrote:

Glesga_Steve wrote:Josef, are you suggesting that Glasgow has never given anything to European football or achieved anything noteworthy in its competitions?

Tut, tut!

No. My (very) wee joke. And it drew a post from the sorely missed Schiehallion, so - result.

Aw I'm taking a pure riddy now!

And don't forget, Firhill Stadium hosted a European Cup tie long before Hampden, Parkhead or Ibrox!

The cheapest option for satellite navigation is to drive into a scheme and check what way their dishes are facing and that's you got south sussed.

I saw Queen in 1979 at the Apollo - brilliant. Still got my Crazy Little Thing Called Love tour badge!

I remember exactly where I was when Phil Lynott died. I was about to start a Sunday night shift so I went in for a pint in the Toby Jug in Waterloo St to toast the man before my shift. A fellow worker and Lizzy fan had just finished his late shift and we both had a pint for Phil. I worked in an offi...

Shehallion, you're absolutely right. Deep Purple last played the Apollo in 1976. And indeed it was Tommy Bolin who played lead guitar. At the time Deep Purple were a shadow of their former selves and I can't say that I really enjoyed this concert. I'm sure I read that Tommy Bolin died a few years b...

I'm pretty sure Deep Purple never played the Apollo in 1979.......... 8O I saw them at the Apollo in '76, I thought that was the last time they were there, but I could be wrong That would be right and the OP will be referring to Tommy Bolin who had replaced Ritchie Blackmore on lead guitar. For me,...

Another old building I've always had a soft spot for is the UCBS (United Co-operative Baking Society) Bakery on Adelphi Street, Gorbals. RCAHMS have a few good photos of its' demolition too. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/schiehallion/ucbs.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/schiehall...

Queens Park UP Church at the top of Langside Road near to the Queens Park. Just click on the wee B&W photo to see it in all it's beauty. http://www.greekthomson.com/Queens%20Park%20Church.htm You could pick buildings each lost for a different reason eg neglect, fire, redevelopment, M8 building e...