Hidden tablet from the 40's
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:10 pm
In relation to this subject matter, came across a riddle the other week.
Under the Heilan'mans Umbrella, sits a pub called the Argyll Bar.
Recent upgrading, and removal of old facia boards revealed, what seems to be 1930's (Rogano-style), decoration and included was this tablet, mounted at the centre of the shop.
I make it out to be AG, but it could be read as something else, however, what I would like to find out is what is known about those initials.
The best I could get on 'AG' for that area was Alexander Gardner, who built the Iron building at the corner of Midland Street and Jamacia Street, but do not think this could be associated with him as it is at the opposite corner and would perhaps relate to a family business or similar who opened under the bridge in the 30's or 40's.
Perhaps HG members know of something to shine a light on the question...?[img]
Under the Heilan'mans Umbrella, sits a pub called the Argyll Bar.
Recent upgrading, and removal of old facia boards revealed, what seems to be 1930's (Rogano-style), decoration and included was this tablet, mounted at the centre of the shop.
I make it out to be AG, but it could be read as something else, however, what I would like to find out is what is known about those initials.
The best I could get on 'AG' for that area was Alexander Gardner, who built the Iron building at the corner of Midland Street and Jamacia Street, but do not think this could be associated with him as it is at the opposite corner and would perhaps relate to a family business or similar who opened under the bridge in the 30's or 40's.
Perhaps HG members know of something to shine a light on the question...?[img]