Comments for GLASGOW DIALECTOGRAMS

Comment on 50-odd yards long: Introducing the Showman’s Quarter of Glasgow by rosie al-jadi

rosie al-jadi — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:11:51 +0000

i was born in the showground at vinegar hill the photo of the children of vinegar hill shows my older brother (the tall boy standing behind the boy pushing the pram (which my younger brother is in we lived there for years my father was showman stock and he was born there too

Comment on RED ROAD UNDERGROUND Exhibition – Now open by roseann sinclair

roseann sinclair — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:35:50 +0000

As a former resident growing up at the red road and living in three of the blocks at various stages. my father was a caretaker at no 63 Frank New. I have loads of memories of the high rises,bingo and pub. I would like more info on further exhibitions.that i can attend.

Comment on A quick update… by Rab Feenie

Rab Feenie — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:56:15 +0000

You’ve done alright for a boy, Em. Well done, you (and our love to ‘She Who Must Be Loved’). Stay cool. M and R xx

Comment on 50-odd yards long: Introducing the Showman’s Quarter of Glasgow by Sylvia

Sylvia — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:30:01 +0000

I have just been sent this article which I found very interesting.
I have been trying to trace what happened to my GreatGrandfather
James Welsh after the death of his wife Jeanie in 1904 leaving five children but nothing was heard of James. I recently found through one of the childrens birth certificate that she was born in a caravan at Vinegar Hill which was a bit of a breakthrough as I knew he was a traveller but didn’t have any proof. I would be grateful if anyone could tell me a little bit more about the show people from about the early 1900. Sylvia Thompson

Comment on The next phase… by dialectogram

dialectogram — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:15:47 +0000

Pubs are definitely something I’m interested in -Ive sent you an email on that very topic! Thanks for getting in touch.

Comment on The next phase… by Stuart

Stuart — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:20:56 +0000

Good to see you back. One thing that leaves itself open to your approach is the nature of pubs in a community. The accumulated ephemera inside and the relations ot the surroundings.
I have been taking photos of the inside of Glasgow bars ( http://borrachoeneldia.blogspot.com/ ) ( the name is my take on “Drunk on the day” in spanish ) . Think of a dialectogram of , say, The Laurieston and the history and surroundings as well as the links of the pictures on the walls and the design of the structure to the nature of drinkers , new and old. Also “The Steps bar” etc.

Comment on Get involved by Gilbert Brogley

Gilbert Brogley — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:17:43 +0000

Hello. fantastic job. I did not expect this. This is a great story. Thanks!

Comment on Dialectograms at Large: The annotated Dumfries by dialectogram

dialectogram — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:36:30 +0000

Hi Mary

Apologies for the late response – I’d be very happy to help in any way! My email is mitchell.miller@btinternet.com – if you have any specific questions perhaps best to send them along and I’ll see what I can find out for you.

kind regards
Mitch

Comment on Dialectograms at Large: The annotated Dumfries by mary urquhart

mary urquhart — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:58:36 +0000

I was very interested in your article and your references to Biddalls Bridge.
I am at present researching the history of the bridge and rying to find proof of the generous donation by your G.G. Grandparents. I am at present researchingn the Council Minutes of that period, but as yet have found no mention of the donation. Can you help in any way?

Comment on Get involved by Helen Scalway

Helen Scalway — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:45:17 +0000

Hi Mitch
I ‘m the one who has also been making charts of places (London Textile Shop) sorry it’s been some time since last message but so happens I’ll be in Glasgow round 26th Sept, any good for a chat ? Can see you’re busy, all very exciting!
Suggest this might be better now by email.
Good wishes
Helen