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Guest Photos 2
A mixed selection of photographs
Andy McBride sent me this lovely family photo taken in Elgin Street around the late 20s. It is a photo of his dad, his grandmother and his two aunts.
Looking up Elgin Street from Glasgow Road. The tenements are empty, awaiting demolition. The UCBS factory in the background. - Photo taken around 1967 sent to me by a Bankie abroad.
Looking down Elgin Street towards Glasgow Road. The building on the left is the Bank Cinema that used to be a music hall. The Mainbrace Pub is down from it. Across the road is Mac's Corner Store and the underground toilets. - Photo taken around 1967 sent to me by a Bankie abroad.
Elgin Street backyard. All the old sheds and drying greens are gone. - Photo taken around 1967 sent to me by a Bankie abroad.
The back court of Elgin Street, all cleared in preparation for the demolition of the tenements. - Photo taken around 1967 sent to me by a Bankie abroad.
Elgin Street windows and closes bricked up. - Photo taken around 1967 sent to me by a Bankie abroad.
OHR 1967. My friend Banjo brought round this scan of a photo from 1967. It's not great quality, and I don't have the energy to type out all the names, but my nephew Paul Murray is third from the left in the back row. Sadly, Paul passed away a few years ago.
David 'Banjo' Parker is in there somewhere too. Banjo pointed out that 2020 is the Bus Pass year for this class.
David 'Banjo' Parker is in there somewhere too. Banjo pointed out that 2020 is the Bus Pass year for this class.
Clydemuir Colts Football Team - 1996 - phot supplied by Davie 'Banjo' Parker
Red Flag and Blue Flag Taxi drivers in Clydebank having a Charity football match in the late 80s. Photo supplied by Davie 'Banjo' Parker
Glasgow Road/Dumbarton Road at the bottom of Kilbowie Road. - 1979 Photograph by Stephen Stenson
Glasgow Road/Dumbarton Road at the bottom of Kilbowie Road. The Seven Seas Pub windows are all boarded up - 1979 Photograph by Stephen Stenson
Posters that were brought out in 1986 to commemorate Clydebank's 100th Anniversary as a Burgh by Clydebank District Libraries. My friend David Parker gave me a loan of posters. They were drawn by Edward H. Chisnall.
Clydebank 100th Anniversary poster created by Edward H. Chisnall
Marion Fields sent me this 1953 Coronation Party photo. She is the girl in the front row, far right with the wee baby in front of her. Marion's younger brother is behind the wee one on the front row with the crown on.
Duntocher Boys Club float at the Duntocher & Hardgate Gala Day 1978. - Photograph supplied byAndy Higney (who is on the float near the front).
The Singer Queen at the Gala Day in Clydebank. The Singer Gala Day was a big event back in the day. - Photograph supplied by Gilbert Howatson - date unknown
Bomb damage to 5 Oak Road, Parkhall in Clydebank after the Blitz in 1941. I.A. Howatson is inspecting the damage to his home. Gilbert Howatson gave me this photo, that is his father in the photograph. - Photograph supplied by Gilbert Howatson
Rothesay Terrace, South Elgin Street, with Mac's Corner Shop. David Paterson lived in the corner flat above the shop until 1950. The Milne family lived above them. - Photo by David Paterson. 1972
Rothesay Terrace, South Elgin Street, with Mac's Corner Shop. David used to sit at the window on the corner, above Mac's Corner Shop and watch the trams go by. - Photo by David Paterson. 1972
Clydebank Cricket Club on tour in Aberdeen in 1970. Back Row Scott Martin , Denis Taylor ,Brian Martin , Bob Mullen , Sandy McNicol ,Bill Martin. Front Row Billy McKain , Ronnie Riddell , Davie King , Billy King , Ian Webster , Alastair Hendry - Photo supplied by Billy McKain
Clydebank Cricket Club - Photo supplied by Billy McKain
Clydebank Cricket Club - Bill Martin, Sandy McNicol, Billy King, Billy McKain - Photo supplied by Billy McKain, who is in this photo,
Clydebank Cricket Club.
SEASON 1956 Back row:- B. McGonigal, H. Tate, J Murray, A. Michie, R. Mullen, T. McAllister, J. Todd. Front row:- F Tait, P. McFarlane, W. Martin, D King (Capt), R. Abercrombie, W. Tyler. - Photo supplied by Billy McKain and Davie King,
SEASON 1956 Back row:- B. McGonigal, H. Tate, J Murray, A. Michie, R. Mullen, T. McAllister, J. Todd. Front row:- F Tait, P. McFarlane, W. Martin, D King (Capt), R. Abercrombie, W. Tyler. - Photo supplied by Billy McKain and Davie King,
Clydebank Cricket Club
- SEASON 1967 Back row:- I. Webster, S. Martin, J. Ross, C. Pooley, O. Wilton, B. Martin. Front Row:- W. King, R. Mullen, D. King (Capt), W. Martin, G. Adams (Vice Capt). Photo supplied by Billy McKain and Davie King
- SEASON 1967 Back row:- I. Webster, S. Martin, J. Ross, C. Pooley, O. Wilton, B. Martin. Front Row:- W. King, R. Mullen, D. King (Capt), W. Martin, G. Adams (Vice Capt). Photo supplied by Billy McKain and Davie King
1965 Mr Frank Tausney presents to the Club The “TAUSNEY TROPHY” for bowling. - Photo supplied by Billy McKain and Davie King, Clydebank Cricket Club
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