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The Goat, Partick

Hi all, I've searched for this and found nothing, so many apologies if i'm repeating what someone else has asked previously. I was browsing the Glasgow West End site the other night, when i stumbled across the following interesting passage: The Goat This area is the heart of the old pre-industrial v...
by The Voyageur
Fri Jun 17, 2005 1:06 am
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: The Goat, Partick
Replies: 18
Views: 37901

One simple solution:

GET ON YER BIKE! :wink:
by The Voyageur
Wed Jun 08, 2005 3:00 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Road works in Glasgow.......
Replies: 9
Views: 4911

Re: Maps

Found this shop on Ebay while looking for maps of Clydebank. Anyone know if these maps are worth buying? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63614&item=7306565838&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V I cant believe the guy is selling them for £4. The company that produces and s...
by The Voyageur
Wed Jun 08, 2005 2:35 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Maps
Replies: 8
Views: 4029

There is another pumping station beside the Maryhill Aqueduct which takes the Forth and Clyde canal over Maryhill Road. It is used to pump water UP to Gilsochill and surrounding areas, but sadly, i have yet to go inside and have a nosey around.
by The Voyageur
Wed Jun 08, 2005 2:21 am
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: Pumping Stations
Replies: 10
Views: 20584

The Dark Tower http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/pgcc1993/misc%20pics%201/hgfeb-ruins02.jpg This 'tower' is the left-over remains of the old Craigmaddie Castle which was built by the Galbraith Clan and some believe is dated from 1240 a.D. This was then turned into a 'Tower House' in the 1400's...
by The Voyageur
Thu Jun 02, 2005 1:58 am
 
Forum: Forum Archive
Topic: Meet The Druids
Replies: 50
Views: 40149

james73 wrote:Surely a lot of new tunnelling could be done cut & cover style, thus saving
a lot of time and money?



James H


Too much like a sensible idea for the Scottish Executive to consider! :roll:
by The Voyageur
Thu Jun 02, 2005 1:14 am
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: Subway pre- and during modernisation - in colour!
Replies: 500
Views: 600900

Here's a 'lil something i know your gonna love.....

National Library of Scotland have updated their online database with a HUGE range of searchable, zoomable and scrollable (is that a word? oughta be!!!) maps dating back as far as 1560. Check out the old Glasgow ones.......... 8) http://www.nls.uk/digitallibrary/map/early/index.html [/url]http://www....
by The Voyageur
Sun Jan 09, 2005 12:35 am
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: Here's a 'lil something i know your gonna love.....
Replies: 1
Views: 3022

Linn Caves (a.k.a. Baldernock Caves)

Hi all, Im carrying out some local research into the area around north Glasgow where there used to be literally hundreds upon hundreds, of mining companies around the late 19th century digging for limestone, coal etc around the area. I'm particuarly interested in the old mine workings which are now ...
by The Voyageur
Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:40 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Linn Caves (a.k.a. Baldernock Caves)
Replies: 2
Views: 4153

Sorry - bad typo.
by The Voyageur
Fri Jun 04, 2004 8:15 pm
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: Schipka Pass
Replies: 124
Views: 408828

Richard Burton - RIP

Sadly today, Richard Burton passed away.

He will always be remembered for his eccentric ideas and his love of Partick Thistle. Our thoughts and best wishes to all that knew him over the years.

- All related with PTFC




'SCHIPKA PASS - THE BRIGHTEST SPOT IN THE WORLD'!
by The Voyageur
Fri Jun 04, 2004 7:53 pm
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: Schipka Pass
Replies: 124
Views: 408828
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