Loss of Our Childhood Places is Heartfelt
Anonymous/A.J. (from Glasgow) recently shared his feelings on the neglect & subsequent demolition of our old childhood streets....and his remarks are heartfelt for many of us. (See below.)
A.J. wrote.......
I used to stay in 33 Palace Street around the time that photo {Edmiston Street} was taken. I loved the place and I remember well being around the back of Leitch's Bakers close, getting off with some of the girls.
The old place might not have been in the best of shape at that time but now the whole area is a sad and deserted-looking place. During the years I lived there, I was a pain in the butt to everyone and a nightmare for the local Police, but I was only a boy then and everyone (even me) eventually grows up!
I miss the old places because while I lived there, it seemed like most everyone knew each other - and we had time to say Hello to our neighbours. Now, everyone appears to be in too much of a rush. But it's just SAD that they did not include Palace Street, Malcom Street, Delburn and Edmiston Street, with the other tenements in the area which were renovated and restored to their original condition.
I can still see my nickname on Ward's Store (ALKA).
Sadly, the other name on it is no longer with us.
A.J. ( Glasgow)
Liz~ says: (LIZ was known as Scotbandit)
Hello A.J. - You have spoken for many of us in your genuine heartfelt recollections. Thanks so much. Make sure to come back often and tell us more about your years around the neighbourhood.
A.J. wrote.......
I used to stay in 33 Palace Street around the time that photo {Edmiston Street} was taken. I loved the place and I remember well being around the back of Leitch's Bakers close, getting off with some of the girls.
The old place might not have been in the best of shape at that time but now the whole area is a sad and deserted-looking place. During the years I lived there, I was a pain in the butt to everyone and a nightmare for the local Police, but I was only a boy then and everyone (even me) eventually grows up!
I miss the old places because while I lived there, it seemed like most everyone knew each other - and we had time to say Hello to our neighbours. Now, everyone appears to be in too much of a rush. But it's just SAD that they did not include Palace Street, Malcom Street, Delburn and Edmiston Street, with the other tenements in the area which were renovated and restored to their original condition.
I can still see my nickname on Ward's Store (ALKA).
Sadly, the other name on it is no longer with us.
A.J. ( Glasgow)
Liz~ says: (LIZ was known as Scotbandit)
Hello A.J. - You have spoken for many of us in your genuine heartfelt recollections. Thanks so much. Make sure to come back often and tell us more about your years around the neighbourhood.
