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| WWW Site | Information | |
|---|---|---|
| Caroline Knox New Zealand |
N/A | I was born in Glasgow East in 1950. Attended Riddrie Primary and Onslow Secondary. Worked in Collins Publishers from 1965-1970. Spent 2 years in Germany and after returning to Scotland for 2 years left for New zealand 1974. My interests are all sports and working out at the gym. I represented New Zealand in soccer from 1975-1981. Would love to hear from anyone with similar interests or just for a chat. |
| Tom Grant England |
N/A | Born in Braeholm, Helensburgh, then Garelochhead before moving to Linthouse. Elderpark school 1959-1966, then Hillhead High till 1972. Moved down to London, then Ashford in sunny Kent next to the Eurostar station. Worked for London Underground until 1992. have worked for myself since (currently in Lausanne, Switzerland). Two grown up kids, 3 grandchildren. About to resettle in France. Anybody I know out there? |
| Jim & Brenda Strain Canada |
N/A | Jim from Drumchapel,attended Wavererly Sec until 1974, lived in Whiteinch until moving to Canada in 1991. Brenda (nee Mair) attended Victoria Drive until 1977 lived in Whiteinch until moving to Canada. Both of us havent been home since 1993, now have 3 children 2 girls who were born in Glasgow the wee boy was born here but he's still Scottish thru and thru. Would love to hear from anybody that remembers us or anyone who wants to write to us. |
| George Cochrane England |
N/A | I am researching my family
history and wonder if there is any one
originating from the Govan,Glasgow area of
Scotland who can help. I was born in 1950 at 83
Elderpark St,Govan, Glasgow,Scotland. My Father's
name is James Cochrane..Born in 1908. Before
marriage he lived at Burndyke St,Govan. He worked
in the Govan Docks/Shipyards. My mother's name is
Mary Cochrane..Maiden Surname..Smith Brown.
Before marriage, she lived at Kintra St,Govan.
They married in August 1933 at St.Kiaran's Dean
Park Church,Govan,Glasgow. My grandparents on father's side were George Cochrane(an Upholsterer)and Helen Cochrane..Maiden Surname..Reeder.She remarried sometime before 1933,name now Clark. Grandparents on my mother's side were Thomas Brown(a Trunk Maker)and Catherine Brown..Maiden Surname..Smith. She remarried some time before 1933 also,name now Connolly. I have been told that both my grandfather's on mother's side were killed in WW1 and subsequently WW2. Any information/guidance that will help me trace some details about their lives,including birthplace,correct date of birth and war service records of my grandparents(mother's side),would be much appreciated. |
| Graham Morrison England |
N/A | Hi Graham Morrison (37) lived in Pollok, attended crooky castle (nick name was Gerson) now residing in England. Would love to hear from any old acquaintances or just anyone. |
| Jim McCarrall USA |
N/A | Hi, my name is Jim McCarrall. Grew up in Arden, went to St. Louise Primary. Lived on 12 Kilbeg Terr would love to here from anyone who knew myself or my brother Mark |
| Frank McAllister Canada |
N/A | I was born in 1945 at 103 Hopehill Rd Maryhill. Moved to 48 Kempsthorn Crescent, Pollok in 1950. St Monica's primary and Lourdes (NDL) Secondary schools. Left for Canada in 1967. |
| David Ramsay Australia |
Homepage | Born in Penilee in 1947, lived in Penilee Terrace and then Barshaw Road. Attended Sandwood School( also the ‘ fire station ’, Linburn Road etc) and Penilee Secondary. Served apprenticeship as an Electrician with Ibrox Electrics Paisley Road in Ibrox and John Marshall in Harmony Row in Govan. Then joined the Post Office latterly BT. Moved to Australia in 1998 now living quietly in Nelson Bay . would like to hear from anyone who knows me especially John Atkinson or anyone from Penilee |
| Marjory Stimpson Canada |
N/A | I have been living in Ontario for just 3 years and would like to hear from other displaced Carmylites. |
| David Hughes Port Glasgow |
N/A | I am 16 years old, I live in the West of Scotland, and attend Port Glasgow High School, I would prefer to talk to people my age, but will speak to anyone. |
| Linda Telfer (
nee McLean) England |
N/A | I lived in Linthouse and went to Elderpark then Govan High which I enjoyed so much I stayed for six years! On a really sad note four of us were the first in Govan to get our Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award (due to the wonderful Neil Barclay)and the Govan Press celebrated the event by putting our picture on the front cover - such is fame! I met James Telfer, the school Dux, when I was 15 and 27 years later we are still married with four kids to our credit. I attended Jordanhill College from 1975-78 and was in Class E6. My friend and I are organising a Millennium Silver Anniversary Reunion in the Summer this year. Any of our classmates out there? Get in touch if you know me. |
| Margaret (Leitch) Stirling Manitoba, Canada |
N/A | Grew up in Moorpark, attended Renfrew High. Have brother George Leitch and sister May (Leitch) Hamill. Married Jimmy Stirling in 1962 and we emigrated to Canada in 1965. Have found a few old friends through this webpage and encouraged to find more. |
| P & J Simmons New Zealand |
N/A | Ricky born 24/10/48 Garngad,
Glasgow. Attended St Rollox, Albert secondary
Springburn. Worked for Blackies Bishopbriggs and
William Collins Glasgow till 1974. Played
"fitba" for Sighthill Boys club,
Rancel, Germiston Star, Townhead Emerald and
Townhead Hibs. Emigrated to New Zealand 1974
Transferred to Collins Auckland. Involved with
Birkenhead United since arrival, playing,
coaching or watching. Jean (nee McLure) born 24/11/49 Kirkintilloch. Attended St Flannans & St Ninians schools. Worked for Switchgears and Fire service Kirkintilloch also Stobhill Hospital and Collins Glasgow. We have both remained in Auckland's North Shore ever since. |
| Anne Parsons USA |
N/A | Born in Maryhill 1945. Moved to Bothwellpark Rows in '49 then to Viewpark in '52. Attended Uddingston Grammar. Worked in Glasgow and Tannochside at National Commercial Bank. Moved to States in 1965 California, New York, and now I reside in Virginia. My friend Patricia Grimshaw (in Canada)and I would like to hear from anyone who might know of any of our classmates such as: Morag or Lorna Young, Jean Hipkin, Morag Walker, Isabel Ramsey, Letitia Lockheart etc. like to contact anyone from my class |
| Annie Mc Pherson Australia |
N/A | I am originaly from carntyne todd st first close under the bridge i went to st thomas school niddrie then st marks secondary school in shettleston i married daniel mc pherson 44yrs ago and we emigrated to australia |
| Lillian Abel USA |
N/A | My paternal grandmother, Mary Smith, moved to America when she was 16. She died at approx. age 42 in 1950 (approx.) I was told she died when I was two years old, but I remember talking to her and her strong accent. |
| Marie & Hugh Boyle nee Hunter Australia |
N/A | I was born in Govan. S.G.Hospital 1958. Ihave lived in Eaterhouse, Tollcross, & Sandyhills. Went to The Good Shepherd primary on London rd,from 1963 to 1970.Then to Our Lady & st Francis sec school at the barra's.Left their in 1974 and started work at the Royal bank. Branches include Argle st,Bothwell st,Duke St.Hugh Worked in Babcock as a welder,went to St Jame's then St Aelreds Paisley.Married in 1977,Stayed in Roslea dr Denniston,then Millerston.Emigrated to Whangarei New Zealand and from there to Australia in 1986. Have been here ever since. Would love to hear from some old freinds and make some new ones.Orra Best. |
| Alan Brady Sweden |
N/A | St Matthews primary ('75-'81), Turnbull High ('81-'87), Strathclyde Uni ('87-'92). Moved to Guildford, England to work for Swedish company Ericsson for 7 years, currently contracting in Linköping, Sweden for same. Would be great to hear from anyone who remembers me from any of these times in the past to share memories and contact information. |
| Frank Breslin England |
N/A | I was born in glasgow in 1940, i lived in pollokshaws (the shaws) househillwood and pollok. i served my apprenticeship at alley mclellans at polmadie. i left glasgow for england in the late 1950`s. i would like to hear from anyone who knew me in glasgow to get in touch. or anyone just wanting a blether. i now live in cumbrie. |
| Kenny Nelson England |
N/A | If you remember yer ma's divvi number (ours was 24378), going for the messages in a Coaperative of barrels, sacks, tea chests, huge cheeses and brown and blue paper bags, moving from tenement Glasgow to an embryonic Milton housing scheme to attend eventually St Ambrose primary and St Augustine's secondary, we might know each other. Me and ma big white dug lived in Leehill Road (by Colston railway bridge). I attended St Augustine's from 1959 (Prep Mixed) to 1965, became a journalist and later moved to London. It would be great to hear from Augustinians of any period. |
| Jim Graham Glasgow |
N/A | I lived in Easterhouse from 1959-1971 and went to St Clares and St Leonards. I then moved to Milton and went to "The Augustine" Does anyone out there remember this wee specky guy wi' the big ears? I'd love to hear from youse! I still live in Glasgow and probably always will. If anyone out there wants me to send square slice (£10/lb) or a plain loaf (£20) just say the word. God bless the Jags!! |
| Agnes Neilson Australia |
N/A | I emigrated from Glasgow with my husband Ron who is from Mospark Glasgow, in 1967. We have three children and live in the Sydney suburb of St.Andrews. Have been back to Glasgow several times on holiday. Would like to catch up with some old friends. |
| Bill Durie Canada |
N/A | Born in Parkhead 1940 Moved to Carntyne shortly after, family had butcher shop in Deckmont St until 1950. Moved to Pollok in 1950 when father opened Newsagents in new housing scheme. attended Cuthbertson St primary then one year at Shawlands (1952) then was in the first intake at Crookston Castle School in 1953 -1956. served apprenticeship in Stephens Lintouse 1957-1962. Had a short sea going experience before getting married Apr 3rd 1963 to a girl from Clydebank. Left Scotland Apr. 10 1963 for Canada. Lived i Montreal(Rolls Royce) then Toronto (Ingersoll Rand) Now in Vancouver (Self emloyed) still Married to the same girl (woman) and have 3 great fine young adults, they have all left the nest and sometime they live in B.C. when they are not away on an adventure. I am interested if anyone is planning a 50 year reunion of Crooky in 2003 "would be fun" anyone interested is welcome to contact me |
| Bryn Wayt England |
N/A | Hello there, Bryn Wayt
here.Born in Dennistoun 1943. Haghill/Whitehill
Senior. Annoyed the hell out of Miss Cameron,
Sheddon, McPhail ! Got my pilot's licence when I
was 17. Left school and joined the RAF as a
pilot. Won the GLEN Trophy at IFTS then married
my childhood sweetheart Carol (Mathers) in 1965
after she qualified as a nurse (Royal Infirmary).
After 12 years military flying, changed the
colour of my uniform for a civilian version. When
I reached 55 years old, British Airways said bye,
bye. We have three children, Pamela, Callum and Angela - all proud of their Glasgow parents and Scottish heritage. I've been around the world and some, but there's no better place than "hame il dae mae". Carol and I will be pleased tae hiv a blether wi anybuddy tha fancies goin over auld times aboot Denny. Anybody remember Diane Self, Ian Gibson, Janet MacMillan, Henry Ayrton, Ronnie Angus, Elizabeth McSorlly(?) - all at Haghill in "Wee Da's" class. Best wishes to all from big "G". |
