Alex Glass
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The Glasgow TenementThere are lots of photos on here of tenements past and present. But there are few pictures of the close or in the houses.
On a recent wander around Tollcross I found some interesting features.
There are many more in the West End with features similar to those in the East End. I am sure many on here will also have stories of life in a Glasgow Tenement.
I spent my first seven years living in a tenement in Cowcaddens and witnessed the slum clearances of the area. I also spent 8 years in a more modern tenement in South Nitshill and also 9 years in a modernised tenement in Priesthill.
As a child I remember the old Cowcaddens tenements and the long walk down to the dark dunny. I think I only ever made it to the backcourt once as the fear of confronting a rat was too much for my young nerves.
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fastnet
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Great pics Alex.
Maybe it is just the stereotype but you would never think there were closes like that in tollcross..
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Alex Glass
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Thanks Fastnet
I will be looking out for more tomorrow when I am in Parkhead. I am sure there are some nice features in the tenements at Parkhead Cross.
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fastnet
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I hope you get some good ones Alex.
There should be some gems around there hopefully.
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streapadair
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See if you can get into the close at the Savings Bank building. If the Savings Bank close in New City Road is anything to go by it should be something special. There's wally closes and wally closes, but I've never seen anything like that.
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Alex Glass
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Hopefully I will get in there - if not tomorrow then within the next could of weeks.
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Stuball
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| streapadair wrote: | | See if you can get into the close at the Savings Bank building. If the Savings Bank close in New City Road is anything to go by it should be something special. There's wally closes and wally closes, but I've never seen anything like that. |
I know someone that lives in that block....
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Fjord
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Very colourful Alex.
Begs the question are original tenement features like ceramic tiles and stained glass doors/windows etc. listed along with the rest of the building or can they be discarded by the owners and replaced with plaster walls and UPVC doors if they wish? Obviously it would be mindless vandalism to even consider it.
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Stuball
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Whats older.... those types of wooden doors? Or a tenement with storm doors?
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27stowst
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Really appreciate your pics Alex. Was sooooo impressed with the letterbox in picture No. 3. Lovely bit o' Brasso work. 
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Alex Glass
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Fjord I think it depends on how the Listing was drawn up. I am sure that when carrying out any repairs etc you need to apply for Listed Building Consent.
I don't think any of the closes in Tollcross are listed 
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Alex Glass
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A modern tenement close
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kev
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Some back court shots showing just how delapitated they had become...no wonder they never thought of refurbishment..the high rises must have been a dream come true
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james73
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Jeezo - that's grim.
James H
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wee minx
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My goodness, that could have been Carmichael street just before we left, it's just the same. At the time we just took it as normal 
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kev
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Remember living at 1262 Springburn road until 1967 when we moved to Galloway st and a fantastic maisionette flat...was 7 at the time but can recall the drains blocking up and us kids playing at the edge of the resulting lake that would appear at the back close...canny see that being allowed today..ps see you all friday
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Stuball
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The last pic should be in the 'let glasgow flourish' thread too
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gallowgategal
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Re: A modern tenement close | Alex Glass wrote: |
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That's exactly like my close. Who left the snib up 
ps..that close is on Bellgrove St and I'm on the Gallowgate, but I will be looking out for you 
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Alex Glass
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A little thing called the service button GG Great for early morning access.
May be back up that way soon.
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Alex Glass
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Posh Queen's Park Tenements
Anderston Backs
Castlemilk
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cybers
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Wow thats right up the top of the drive that one Alex...
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Alex Glass
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Surprised we don't get more from Castlemilk Cybers.
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Stuball
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Could say the same for some of the other outer Glasgow reservations like Easterhouse, Drumchapel and Possilpark
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cybers
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Lived there very early on in life went to Arnprior Primary in Primary 1&2
Then Tormusk in Primary 7
Then back again as an adult.
Dont think there is any photos other than school ones kicking around...
And they aint getting posted.
FULL STOP
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Alex Glass
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That's true Stu
Why do you think that is?
There are lots of members on here and it would be good to here more about some of these parts of Glasgow.
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Stuball
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Perhaps these areas havent gone through as much change and regeneration as an area such as Pollok?
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Alex Glass
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Castlemilk has seen significant regeneration over the years. I am sure there must be a lot of history up there too. Easterhouse as well and Drumchapel. There are a couple of people who regularly post on here from Drumchapel. I would be good to see more of these areas.
Cybers what is wrong with you school photos 
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Scary
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Nah Stu, Castlemilk and Easterhouse have gone through pretty much the same regeneration as Pollok Arden, Darnley, Nitshill and all the other outlying housing schemes, mibees folk just didn`t record it.
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Stuball
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I have some friend in Castlemilk.... both born and bred. I'll see if I can find any photos and stuff from them. I'm interested in the story of 'The Hole in the Wall' and so on
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cybers
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| Alex Glass wrote: | Castlemilk has seen significant regeneration over the years. I am sure there must be a lot of history up there too. Easterhouse as well and Drumchapel. There are a couple of people who regularly post on here from Drumchapel. I would be good to see more of these areas.
Cybers what is wrong with you school photos |
Ahm in thum nuff said....
See sKoOL fotys that wan wean with the sticky up hair and the patches on his elbows ....
That's me 
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cybers
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Think they stuck up a plaque to the original bundy or something up there too Stu.
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Alex Glass
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| Stuball wrote: | | I have some friend in Castlemilk.... both born and bred. I'll see if I can find any photos and stuff from them. I'm interested in the story of 'The Hole in the Wall' and so on |
Me too Stu would love to know more about the "Hole in the Wall". Heard something about it years ago but never know what it meant.
Get digging
I tried to get some stuff on Ruchazie a couple of years ago but no one would part with anything. May try again.
Lets hear more from the Westenders 
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cybers
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The wife lived in Bankend St Alex but her head is full of nonsense...
Not aware of any Crazy Chazie photos in here but i must ask her sister who kinda went through her mothers house before anyone arrived after her death.
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Alex Glass
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When did she live in Bankend Street?
I lived in Gartcraig Road from 1967 till 1982 and my mum and dad were there till 1999.
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cybers
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Think she moved to Dennistoun around 83 Alex...
She was still going to St Gregory's when i met her...though i hated her then...
Wait i still hate her
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Alex Glass
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She would have been there when the Doyle's house was torched
Will be good to have a chat about the area
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