The Hidden Glasgow Forums

did you know there are plans to open a whisky museum at Yorkhill Quay?

one from my collection (unopened) 100 blended malts in a single glass (most of the distilleries are long since closed). I got this limited edition bottle in 1997 when l worked at Chivas Brothers in Linwood https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3843/14643621309_102b04d186_c.jpg 1997 Chivas Brothers Ltd &...

brilliant

Howard Street and original Coopers building....

1960's Cooper & Co Stores Limited at the corner of 33 Howard Street and Dixon Street, Glasgow by Robert Pool, on Flickr

seems l made a mistake in saying that Lewis's never used the name 'Polytechnics', they did ... sorry

1941 Lewis's Royal Polytechnic Ltd, Argyle Street, Glasgow by Robert Pool, on Flickr

Happy New Year to you all, hope you have a great one. There is a 'Hidden Glasgow' on Facebook but has not been used since 2014 which l find a bit strange.

Can anyone help me with this one?

1920s 8 inch Trivet with Glasgow Coat of Arms, Clansmen, Ship and Anchor by Robert Pool, on Flickr

1970s Glasgow City Coat of Arms Plaque from The Lord Provost of Glasgow by Robert Pool, on Flickr

here's an old family photo and a photographer with state of the art camera. Taken at Girvan around 1920. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3106/2607358910_9af31709a1_b.jpg My gran Williamson, her brother in law Barnie Cannon and his son (my uncle) Jimmy Cannon. by Robert Pool , on Flickr

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Bobby

Volunteer here, Partick Cross, Dumbarton Road. Charity Shop worker helps customer load a fish tank into their car. The out fit is loud, very loud. Not sure if it was for a promotion or not. This day is the General Election 2015. Looks a bit like John Kelly from Drumchapel. He's a great character an...

Bridie, read your mail

Bobby

just learned that John Miller Reid, son of the owner Neil Reid was killed by the IRA in 1988. John was in the RAF and stationed in Holland at the time

you will find Reid & Todd mentioned a few times here: http://www.glasgowhistory.com/sauchiehall-street.html https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8234/8415817701_46dff5e5a0_o.jpg 1926 Reid & Todd Ltd, 8 Renfield Street and 212 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow GPOD Advertisment by Robert Pool&#x2...