Past Present Vol 2

[Dexter St. Clair]

Was Lizars not there until fairly recently ?
I remember getting taken to Jerome's photographers as a child. Where were they?- still got some "official" photies

Yes , but they've now moved to Gordon Street.

[dazza]

Does anyone remember what stood here in the early 90's? I seem to remember a club or casino.

[Josef]

At the left of your photo was the former Highlanders Institute, latterly partially used as the Berkeley Casino. Owned by the same bloke that had the County Bingo halls.

[Dexter St. Clair]

At the left of your photo was the former Highlanders Institute, latterly partially used as the Berkeley Casino. Owned by the same bloke that had the County Bingo halls.

I think he transferred that license to Tiffany's in Sauchiehall Street and opened up the Gala Casino. (Citation Required)

[dazza]

Thanks guys. I seem to remember it being derelict and rather forlorn looking - hence it piquing my interest. I have distinct memories of motifs above the entrance such as playing cards, etc.

[Josef]

It was. I worked there for a year, not long before it closed, as a temporary measure between careers.

Shady and odd in more ways than one. Offline stories only, I'm afraid. Remind me sometime.

P.S.: Yes, Dex, you're right.

[Mark N]

Offline stories only, I'm afraid. Remind me sometime.

Tomorrow night ?

[purplepantman]

Central Station


1975 (Virtual Mitchell)


Sept 2009


Two questions;

1./ Were things really more orange in the 70's?

2./ Is red luggage this years "must have" for ladies?

[Icecube]

The roof windaes got cleaned in the 70s. - or was the sun just brighter? Bring back platforms!
Great photo at the same angle.

[Knightmare]

Bring back platforms!

The platforms are still there...their just up a wee bit, slightly out of shot. Have you never been to central station?

[BTJustice]

I think Icecube is referring to the platforms that flares arrive at.

[Icecube]

In particular to the boy on the right of the pic who seems to have great difficulty getting aboot. Three inch wans were for mugs.

[Bridie]

Central Station



Two questions;

1./ Were things really more orange in the 70's?

No! girls are more orange now

My mother worked in the newstand in Central station (in the 1800's - Joke) she once sold a Daily Record to Laurel and Hardy! I know because she's told me a million times!

[Dexter St. Clair]

I think people bought red luggage to spot it on the carousel at airports. Now that everyone has them...

Felonious uses this for foreign gigs.

[purplepantman]

Gordon Street


1933 (Virtual Mitchell)


Sept 2009