Pollokshaws Heritage Group
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Username: AsHepburn Email Address: alison@nedof2h.net
Comment: Hi. I love this site! I am doing some research for my father about his parents who lived in Pollockshaw Road where he was born in 1927. His parents had a fruit shop and I am trying to find out what it was called and any other information for dad. His mother was Margaret Johnston Hepburn (nee Masterton) and his dad was Douglas Stuart Hepburn. I know it's a long shot but I dream of being able to tell him about it and even see if there is a photo. If anyone can help please e-mail me. Alison
'This post was left on 16/12/2011, at 10:46:58.'



Username: johnhills Email Address: jonrushil@hotmail.com
Comment: Hello My grandparents and mother were from Pollokshaws I found them on the 1911 census after a long time looking. (they were David Letham,Margaret Sawers &Mabel Lorraine Hamilton not sure if any relatives left there.I'm from Sydney Australia.
'This post was left on 14/10/2011, at 22:55:16.'



Username: bowman Email Address: j.p.bowman.catayr@btinternet.com
Comment: Having been brought up at 59 Harriet Street until 1959 the information you have recorded brings back many lovely memories.
'This post was left on 20/09/2011, at 19:39:09.'



Username: steven-edgar@sky.com Email Address: steven-edgar@sky.com
Comment: Hi very interesting reading. I have a question. I am researching my family history and have discovered a member of my family living a Pollookshaws in Co Down Ireland. His surname was Edgar. Do you have any Edgar records from Pollockshaw? regards Steve Edgar
'This post was left on 07/09/2011, at 11:21:52.'



Username: irenekapicka@hotmail.com Email Address: irenekapicka@hotmail.com
Comment: Anyone from the 50's remember Gina Harrison who worked at Strangs the butcher. I'm her daughter (Irene) and intersted in any names I remember from our building on Riverside Road - Margaret Tait, Lina Park, Elizabeth Ramsey and also a friend who often stayed with her Granny - Linda Anderson (who I believed moved to Canada). Any info on any of these folks would be much appreciated. From Irene in California.
'This post was left on 29/08/2011, at 16:49:39.'



Username: irenekapicka@hotmail.com Email Address: irenekapicka@hotmail.com
Comment: Would like to know when the next group meeting is. I live in the Shaws until 1958 when moving to California - will be in Glasgow for month of Sept and want to visit with the group if possible.
'This post was left on 29/08/2011, at 16:34:37.'



Username: salmbj Email Address: salmbj@shaw.ca
Comment: My ancestor, James Tassie, son of William Tassie' was born in 1735 in Pollockshaws, Scotland.He became a famous gem modeler and died in 1799. I would like to find out more about one of his siblings, named David, born in 1750 but have come to a brick wall. The only entry in our family tree is that he married but his wife's name was not known and children are William, born 1777 and Ann, no birthdate. The Pollockshaws Heritage Group site is extremely interesting.
'This post was left on 21/04/2011, at 01:38:51.'



Username: mccallum Email Address: malcolm.mccallum2@btopenworld.com
Comment: The 1881 census shows my g.grandparents,William Callaghan and Jane Callaghan nee Ritchie living at Eastwood with their daughter Helen Sinclair Callaghan.Their second daughter Jane Rafter Callaghan was born in 1881 at 60 King Street Pollockshaws. By the time of the 1891 census the family were living in Newcastle upon Tyne and their surname had changed to McCallum. I would be interested to know if there was any event in which William Callaghan could have been involved which would have led him to leave the area and change his name. Regards Malcolm McCallum
'This post was left on 03/04/2011, at 10:07:26.'



Username: mclayman Email Address: edram1391@talktalk.net
Comment: Hello there.I was born and bred in The Shaws.I was born Jan.1954.I lived at No.1 Coustonhill St.I recently obtained a copy of your D.V.D.I viewed for the first time today.I was absolutley astounded when I saw the Images of the Auld Shaws,truly amazed!It brought back Many Happy Memories indeed.I was particularly interested in one of the Photos which was taken at the corner of Coustonholm Rd.and Coustonhill St. Where, I could clearly see the Close where I stayed.I have a Picture of myself taken while I was climbing on some railings,I think this building was a Pottery or something like that,and the name on the building was Boyd.I was only a lad when the photo was taken,so I could well be wrong about that.I would also be interested in knowing more about your Organisation.Thankyou once again for the Great D.V.D its Fantastic. Eddie Ramsay.
'This post was left on 15/03/2011, at 16:26:08.'



Username: shawlands Email Address: glang@shaw.ca
Comment: Many a time in the 1930s I walked through the Shaws to a factory owned by my grandfather.The company was the "Eastwood Beetling Company" I had hoped that I might have seen a glimpse of it in the photos but unfortunately not.I do recall that it was located on the same road as Kennedy Dairies.Many of the photos were of areas that I remember.
'This post was left on 19/02/2011, at 00:12:16.'



Username: dneilson Email Address: dneilson@nexicom.net
Comment: Wonderful site. I came across it when I was looking for photographs. A lot of my Mum's family lived in Pollockshaws in the late 1800's on Hartiot Street and Cartcraigs Dave Neilson Millbrook, Ontario, Canad
'This post was left on 01/01/2011, at 17:13:26.'



Username: hector cunningham Email Address: hector46@roadrunner.com
Comment: I was born at and lived at 250 Netherauldhouse road from 1946-1965 Moved to California and still live there.
'This post was left on 02/12/2010, at 00:49:53.'



Username: krispir Email Address: krispir1@gmail.com
Comment: I lived at 274 Shawbridge street from 1932 till 1946. My name was Ann Pirrie. I wonder if any of my old friends are still around - Eleanor Scott, Ann Taylor, Etta Madden, Moira Edgar.I've lived in the States for 54 years but Pollokshaws has always had a place in my heart. I remember the horse drawn coal cart, the gas street lights, playing peever, whip and peerie, summer nights that barely got dark - wonderfull memories.
'This post was left on 06/06/2010, at 23:13:03.'



Username: melvyn Jones Email Address: oak.wood@virgin.net
Comment: I was brought up in Pollokshaws, 39.1/2 Greenview Street, Yes thirty nine and a half Greenview Street. I was known as Ellie McKay. Have school photo with the following people. Where are you now. Heather Glen, Helen Faulds, Florence Pirie, Jim Kelly, Billy Davis, Helen Gilmour, Douglas Coultart, Jessie Lyons, Betty Taylor, John Broadley, All the Guest Book comments are very interesting - my time in the Shaws was from 1940 - 1963 - I moved to 26 Harriet Street about 1952. Anyone still on this planet......?????
'This post was left on 25/02/2010, at 15:37:44.'



Username: DavidDonSco Email Address: d.donald@GMail
Comment: Very interesting. My great grandparents - John Donald and Agnes Boyd - were married in 1881 at 63 Main Street (forms of the Free Church of Scotland). They lived at 36 Main Street. He was a blacksmith's hammerman and she a "confection merchant". So the Main Street photographs have special interest.
'This post was left on 24/11/2009, at 13:41:42.'



Username: janetoakley Email Address: oakleyjanet@gmail.com
Comment: Thank you for this very interesting site. My ggg grandfather was born in Pollokshaws in 1824. Although the photos on the site were taken a long time after that I was still able to get a very good idea of the town.
'This post was left on 25/08/2009, at 04:40:28.'



Username: zanders Email Address: ed.zanders@btinternet.com
Comment: My grandmother Euphemia Lamont was born in 34 Pollock Street in 1895, went to the local school and later emigrated to NZ. I have a photo of her parents and their other children in front of the Carron Iron Works. I'm visiting the area on 12th-13th August and wonder if you have any suggestions for museums covering the late 1800s or anything else of relevance. I can send a file with the images i mentioned if I can get an email and contact name. Many thanks for your consideration, Ed Zanders, Cambridge
'This post was left on 17/07/2009, at 15:04:45.'



Username: anniej Email Address: annbjordan@hotmail.com
Comment: I have been excited about this website however could an old streetmap of the area be put on the site. In the 1861 census my great great grandfather lived at 14 King St. and his occupation was porter. I wonder if this was at the George Hotel? His son was a litho printer. Was there a printing works in Pollokshaw?
'This post was left on 14/02/2009, at 15:30:36.'



Username: Hammy Email Address: Euphemiah@aol.com
Comment: I was born at 13 Shawholm St lived there from 1940 untill 1959 when we moved to Barochan Rd -Pollok.It was good to see the auld 'shaws but sad also,Mclurg's "Special Fish Suppers "were the best you could get,and I can remember on a Friday a queue right round theinside of the shop nand outside along the street,does anybody remember "Lizzy Whittle's "grocer shop in shawholm street or the massive bag of rib's you used to be able to get for 2/6d at the ham curers,sad to say these day's will never cime again. Yours Hammy
'This post was left on 23/01/2009, at 07:40:52.'



Username: thisbears Email Address: thisbears@shaw.ca
Comment: Born and raised in Pollokshaws 1945. I'm facinated by this web-site and the many old pictures. Don't see one of our old building though. 269 Shawbridge st we lived just above McCallums dairy and Shannon's fruit shop. All three brothers Archie, Jim, Ian. All now living in Canada.
'This post was left on 07/01/2009, at 03:13:10.'



Username: Chink Email Address: ronniesudden@hotmail.com
Comment: Hi, love the site and all the pictures, thank you. I left in December 1973 to come to Australia and have many fond memories of being a teenager in Pollokshaws with good friends, some who I am still in touch with. My best wishes to all..Ronnie.
'This post was left on 04/01/2009, at 07:33:08.'



Username: shawhill Email Address: slater_urie@yahoo.co.uk
Comment: I used to live at 180 shawhill rd which was at the end of greenview st and corner of dovecote. We lived above the painters shop owned by william adam. I had seen plenty of old photos of the front of the building and was quite surprised to find one of the backyard in the mitchell library.the backyard as you know is the grassed area running from the stag pub round to the chaple steps.mt ancestors lived at potterfield being miners and others eventually lived in pollok st king st main st.If anyone knows exactly where the lochinch coal pit was I be grateful
'This post was left on 09/09/2008, at 19:43:42.'



Username: Teri Email Address: tforsyth@tiscali.co.uk
Comment: Great site. Very interesting and informative. The heritage trail map is great for anyone visiting or revisitng the area. Wonderful photographs. Keep up the good work.
'This post was left on 03/09/2008, at 19:42:47.'



Username: jalinwill Email Address: jalinwill@sbcglobal.net
Comment: I am a descendant of the Crawford and Algie families that lived on Pleasance Street in Pollokshaws and will be visiting from the US in September
'This post was left on 28/08/2008, at 14:57:32.'



Username: sarge Email Address: edwuls@talktalk.net
Comment: hi there,anyone from rossendale rd 1953 to 1963 ?
'This post was left on 04/08/2008, at 01:59:11.'



Username: CASSIDY Email Address: christine@christinelang.orangehome.co.uk
Comment: I just had a good walk through the "Shaws"
'This post was left on 17/06/2008, at 22:40:04.'



Username: alexstron Email Address: alexstron@ntlworld.com
Comment: Superb site brought back a lot of memories,especiallyShawholm crescent. I was living there when some of the pictures were taken.
'This post was left on 11/04/2008, at 14:52:33.'



Username: gordon@thamesdale.com Email Address: gordon@thamesdale.com
Comment: Hi, I just came accross your web site. It certainly brought back memories. I lived at 56 Haggs road, opposite Crow Hamilton, latterly Dollar Rae. I grew up in 60s Pollok. I hope to see more photographs on your site in the future. Do you have any of haggs road? My memories include Mr Nicol's grocery store at the end of Haggs road, Miss (Mrs) Millars grogery round the corner in Pollokshaws road and Dominics Fish & Chips in the Arcade. I live in South Africa now but still come back to the UK regularly but I haven't seen the 'Shaws in alost 30 years. From your description it sounds as though it's going through a tough time. Anyway many thanks for a trip down memory lane. Kind regards Gordon (Maxwell)
'This post was left on 08/04/2008, at 20:43:58.'



Username: Jackalina Email Address: j.speirs@ntlworld.com
Comment: This site brought back so many memories of my childhood in Pollokshaws, from the Sunday school at Greenview Hall to the Guildry at United Free Church and chips at the townshouse. Congratulations to all concerned.
'This post was left on 16/03/2008, at 21:51:14.'



Username: frank reilly Email Address: reillymediation@aol.com
Comment: I have taken the time to read all facets of the history of Pollokshaws and find it very illuminating. I wonder if you have thought of mentioning Pollock football club at Newlandsfield and their history and success. Just a thought.
'This post was left on 16/03/2008, at 18:02:21.'



Username: william gaff Email Address: william.gaff@ntlworld.com
Comment: i lived in pollokshaws for 50 years and would be delighted to hear from anyone who new me or even e mailed from any other residents of pollockshaws and please it is not a miss speluing of the name this was the spelling when i was born there
'This post was left on 08/03/2008, at 12:05:42.'



Username: LornaDoone Email Address: mclorna@hotmail.com
Comment: Fabulous site! Took me ages to wade through all the pics and try to place where the buildings were but I got there eventually and what happy memories they brought back. I was born and brought up in the Shaws from 1952 and lived there until I married in 1978. Born in Haggs Road and then moved to Birness Drive. Can you tell me if George Rowntree is the same person that lived at 36 Haggs Road? I remember the name from there and he had a son called Colin and I think there was another who's name I cannot remember. My mum worked in McClurgs fishmongers and was a weel kent face. Her name was Cathy McDougall nee Robertson. Anyone who would like to contact me please feel free. Thanks Lorna
'This post was left on 04/03/2008, at 11:49:10.'



Username: janette Email Address: keankennel@blueyonder.co.uk
Comment: Very interesting site. Logged in to find information for my parents James and Dora Bryant(nee Kirk)both from Pollokshaws.
'This post was left on 28/02/2008, at 19:04:09.'



Username: Doug Email Address: drwilkie@shaw.ca
Comment: I seek information on Wilkie families living in Pollokshaws late 1700. David Wilkie married Elizabeth Hart in 1786. They had a large family but their youngest son named James married Jean Drysdale in 1808. If anyone has any information about this family please contact me. Thanks Doug Wilkie Victoria, Canada
'This post was left on 08/01/2008, at 04:44:35.'



Username: burton Email Address: fabiola@rockisland.com
Comment: Hello, Delving into family history, and just found out our great grandfather was born in Pollokshaws. So far,we know his parents were Henry Burton and Janet Lockhart (married around 1858), and grandparents on the Burton side were James Burton and Jean Neil. Know it's a long shot, but if anyone has any information on any of these people we would love to hear it. My brother plans to come to Pollokshaws this December. Thanks, Jane Burton Bell
'This post was left on 30/11/2007, at 22:16:12.'



Username: mayjim Email Address: mayjim@talktalk.net
Comment: great site , will keep in touch
'This post was left on 21/11/2007, at 22:15:22.'



Username: gweneth Email Address: gwenj@netspace.net.au
Comment: Hello from Australia, I have just today discovered this website. My ancestors, Sproulls and Sinclairs came from this region so I have found it all very interesting. Thanks and keep up the good work, Gwen
'This post was left on 17/11/2007, at 06:15:50.'



Username: jpmullan@ntlworld.com Email Address: jpmullan@ntlworld.com
Comment: I'm researching my family history and may have found a reference to ancestors in the 1861 census in "Industrial School, Bengal". Do you know of any records pertaining to this (ragged) school? Regards John
'This post was left on 22/10/2007, at 19:54:11.'



Username: Jimmy Email Address: supreme@idl.com.au
Comment: Having left The Shaws in 1969 to live here in Australia, I came accross this great site by chance and enjoyed it very much. Hope to see it in reality in the future.Cheers! Jim
'This post was left on 08/08/2007, at 14:49:12.'



Username: panda Email Address: panda_3105@yahoo.com
Comment: Thank you for this site!I was born in the 'shaws in 1937, and apparently was quite an observant child, because I remember SO many details of my childhood at 274 shawbridge street, and later up the wellmeadow so that the pictures in the gallery made me sit up and take notice, sadly, the last few shots reminded me that it's true, you can't go home again. be that as it may,I thoroughly enjoyed the pictures and would be very happy to share my memories. regards panda
'This post was left on 07/07/2007, at 03:25:54.'



Username: nikki Email Address: nhenderson@ntlworld.com
Comment: just browsing web with grand dad who turned up in your picture. bill cope is educating us all about the shaws and web site is great. i've to say he's the most handsome member of the group!!!!!!
'This post was left on 07/06/2007, at 13:56:29.'



Username: golden Email Address: joyce.trumpie@us.army.mil
Comment: This takes me back to the good old days I lived at 9 Rossendale Court from 1973 until i moved to America in 1985, i went to Shawlands primary then the Academy (1976-1980)sorry to hear about the swimming baths closing i remember running home from school every day to go swimming there, would love to hear from anyone that remembers me or my brother (Joyce and Mark Robertson)
'This post was left on 27/04/2007, at 16:51:22.'



Username: paddyc Email Address: padster@talktalk.net
Comment: This is an interesting site
'This post was left on 06/02/2007, at 15:34:28.'



Username: mcgovel2 Email Address: loobyloo.mcgovern@btinternet.com
Comment: Fantastic, just read about this website in the New Shaws magazine delivered today. I was born (1959) and brought up in Westwood Road and returned back to live in Westwood Road in 1996. Although it's no longer the place it used to be hopefully with all the work thats going on at present, and planned for the future will restore Pollokshaws to its former glory. Long live Pollokshaws!!
'This post was left on 18/12/2006, at 23:18:54.'



Username: christine Email Address: christine@christinelang.orangehome.co.uk
Comment: Sir John Stirling Maxwell School. I believe 1907 will be the centenary year of the school building. As I was involved in the half centuary celebrations I wondered what plans there were for the centenary?
'This post was left on 04/12/2006, at 22:32:49.'



Username: Twiglet Email Address: alison@arriotti.com
Comment: Very interesting website! Can anybody tell me anything about the large house (we used to call it the castle) that stood at the top of the "kirky", now Hillpark? Someone once told me it used to belong to the famous Barr family (irn bru) and then by the hepburn family (tailors). It was demolished in the sixties to make way for Hillpark School and the housing complex.
'This post was left on 10/11/2006, at 11:55:58.'



Username: arcadia Email Address: margmca@hotmail.co.uk
Comment: I often heard my Mother talk of 'the Shaws' meaning Pollockshaws. Her family were McLeans Grandfather John McLean Grandmother Margaret Craig or Ashcroft they lived in Govan but came from Pollockshaws originally I believe. I would like to find out more about this family and the area Where would I begin?
'This post was left on 23/10/2006, at 20:10:35.'



Username: John Tracy Email Address: duckmcdo@hotmail.com
Comment: The views of the Cabin bar brought back memories. As kids in the 50's we would support our meagre incomes by jumping the fence through the close at the Campbell Library, retrieving some "stamped" beer bottles and receiving payment for them at the bar. Needless to say it wasn't long before we were rumbled !
'This post was left on 18/08/2006, at 22:32:39.'



Username: pthomson1945 Email Address: pthomson1945@aol.com
Comment: Saw your URL in Pollokshaws Library. My boyhood was spent in Shawlands, but used to go to Pollokshaws swimming baths often, then get freshly baked hot rolls at the bakers opposite.
'This post was left on 23/05/2006, at 19:20:33.'



Username: derek Email Address: derek.lindsay@gmail.com
Comment: Nice to see Pollokshaws on the web!
'This post was left on 24/04/2006, at 10:55:19.'



Username: James Email Address: DjJama@talktalk.net
Comment: Very nice site easy to use and understand lots of intresting information about pollockshaws past and present.
'This post was left on 24/04/2006, at 10:29:45.'



Username: pmstewart Email Address: paul110@ntlworld.com
Comment: Looking Greeaaaaaattt! :P
'This post was left on 24/04/2006, at 10:27:27.'



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