The Hidden Glasgow Forums

by **Monument** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:36 pm

That's a great one Guacho!

by **Guacho** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:23 pm

Thanks Monument! When I was up there the other month I was racking my brain to try to remember what that new building had been.

by **BTJustice** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:14 pm

Not had a great deal of time for doing these recently but here is one to keep you all going;

Queens park church then and now by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr

Queens park church then in now by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr

Dave

by **Schiehallion** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 11:18 pm

The original Cathkin Park in Govanhill in 1895 hosting the Glasgow Cup Final between Celtic and Rangers.

The same view today from a Google Street View screenshot.

by **urbainespion** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 11:41 pm

Did a bit of research on the old ground earlier this month as part of a future 'lost grounds' thread update. It is less than surprising that only a handful of original Glasgow football grounds remain with many given over to other developments down the years. There are still some hidden gems out there though!

by **Bridie** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:01 pm

This is on FB - wonder if it belongs to anyone here?

Ashton Lane Past/Present
http://imgur.com/a/yLqae#27s0X

On the first pic ...what was the purpose of the rails on the corner of the roof?

On the second pic- was that Hendersons, butchers on the left corner of the lane?

by **Dexter St. Clair** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:42 am

It was a look out post to spot monied neds from ruchill approaching the chip.

by **Bridie** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:22 am

Dexter St. Clair wrote:It was a look out post to spot monied neds from ruchill approaching the chip.

We're all the WE now

serious answers welcomed too

by **viceroy** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:31 am

Bridie wrote:
Dexter St. Clair wrote:It was a look out post to spot monied neds from ruchill approaching the chip.

::):

We're all the WE now

serious answers welcomed too

It could very well have been a lookout post of sorts. I believe this building was at one time the premises of Barr & Stroud, makers of optical instruments such as rangefinders for military use. A platform on the roof of the building would have been ideal for outdoor testing purposes.

by **Bridie** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 2:36 pm

viceroy wrote:
Bridie wrote:
Dexter St. Clair wrote:It was a look out post to spot monied neds from ruchill approaching the chip.

::):

We're all the WE now

serious answers welcomed too

It could very well have been a lookout post of sorts. I believe this building was at one time the premises of Barr & Stroud, makers of optical instruments such as rangefinders for military use. A platform on the roof of the building would have been ideal for outdoor testing purposes.

Found an old link - five posts down. sorry

viewtopic.php?p=47380

by **viceroy** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 3:54 pm

Bridie wrote:
viceroy wrote:
Bridie wrote:
Dexter St. Clair wrote:It was a look out post to spot monied neds from ruchill approaching the chip.

::):

We're all the WE now

serious answers welcomed too

It could very well have been a lookout post of sorts. I believe this building was at one time the premises of Barr & Stroud, makers of optical instruments such as rangefinders for military use. A platform on the roof of the building would have been ideal for outdoor testing purposes.

Found an old link - five posts down. sorry
viewtopic.php?p=47380

Well, it was more than 7 years ago! I'd completely forgotten about my previous post on the subject.

by **MJSteel** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:33 pm

My husband's been glued to this thread all weekend and keeps showing me all your shots. It's pretty interesting how the city has changed over the years (and not for the better in a few cases). I've been interested in local history for years and read a fair bit. I think he's got the bug too. Good work! If he no longer goes 'yes dear' when I tell him a local fact, it's down to you lot

by **BTJustice** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:22 pm

Finished another wee film location then and now set. This time I used Trainspotting as source;

Trainspotting then and now 6 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr

Trainspotting then and now 8 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr

Trainspotting then and now 9 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr

Trainspotting then and now 10 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr

The rest (the Edinburgh pics) are over on my Flickr if interested.

Dave

by **cell** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 2:41 pm

Couldn’t resist having a go at some of these, thanks to iangr on the other place for the originals and inspiring me to get out with my camera and visit bits of Glasgow I wouldn’t normally get to.
Rutherglen / Strathclyde Junction

Looking North to Dalmarnock

Dalmarnock

Bridgeton

Glasgow Green

Stobcross / Exhibition Centre