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Re: Port Dundas - Hundred Acre Hill

from 1858 Hundred Acre Hill Dairy, Port Dundas was owned, or co owned, by Robert Harvey of John and Robert Harvie owners of Dundas Distillers. They were part of the family that also owned John and William Harvey, Yoker Distillers.
by robertpool
Fri Jul 28, 2023 4:20 pm
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: Port Dundas - Hundred Acre Hill
Replies: 6
Views: 40515

Re: HG Poll

how can l be a stranger when l live just around the road from you ::): ::): ::):
by robertpool
Thu Sep 08, 2022 1:37 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: HG Poll
Replies: 213
Views: 723440

Re: HG Poll

l still look in from time to time but l think Facebook and the like has a lot to do with it. This type of forum is far better as it splits up the different subject categories and makes everything easier to find. Sad so many have drifted away :cry:
by robertpool
Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:15 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: HG Poll
Replies: 213
Views: 723440

Re: Doorstop

great contributor to the site and a really nice guy.

RIP Ross
by robertpool
Fri May 13, 2022 10:35 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Doorstop
Replies: 11
Views: 28019

Re: shrines.

i'm sure l have seen those on a 'Glasgow' Facebook page but cannot remember which one :-)
by robertpool
Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:55 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: shrines.
Replies: 2
Views: 13022

Re: Singer Factory Clydebank

yes that's them. I'm sure Scott is the younger one. It's the older one that works on the railway.
by robertpool
Thu Dec 24, 2020 2:41 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Singer Factory Clydebank
Replies: 27
Views: 66109

Re: Singer Factory Clydebank

banjo wrote:could be the cuthill boys Robert.


well done Banjo l believe it was. From memory they lived at one of the first houses on the left as you entered Davidson. Can you remember their first names?
by robertpool
Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:46 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Singer Factory Clydebank
Replies: 27
Views: 66109

Re: Singer Factory Clydebank

note to doorstop,got your message my friend and all is tickety boo sir.note to Robert poole,got yours as well and I'm in Davidson. I worked part time with John Menzies Distribution in Hamiltonhill. 2 brothers l worked with lived in Davidson; one now works for one of the railway companies and l cann...
by robertpool
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:42 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Singer Factory Clydebank
Replies: 27
Views: 66109

Re: Singer Factory Clydebank

yeh, l believe his son was John Lauder ..I could be wrong of course :-)
by robertpool
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:37 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Singer Factory Clydebank
Replies: 27
Views: 66109

Re: Singer Factory Clydebank

thank you for your kind offer Robert but I'm afraid after sixty years without one I will carry on regardless.also,i have never worn a kilt in my life. ::): You don't have to have worn a kilt to own your personal tartan. If you change your mind let me know. :-) The last tartan l designed and registe...
by robertpool
Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:17 pm
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Singer Factory Clydebank
Replies: 27
Views: 66109

Re: Singer Factory Clydebank

every surname merits a tartan. l have designed loads of personal tartans for people. Give me up to 6 colours including the main background colour and l will come up with something :-)
by robertpool
Tue Dec 22, 2020 5:19 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Singer Factory Clydebank
Replies: 27
Views: 66109

Re: Singer Factory Clydebank

After six months and a choice of 10 designs this is the one they finally settled on. Singer Tartan can be found here: https://live.staticflickr.com/551/31200 ... 633476.jpg
by robertpool
Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:12 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Singer Factory Clydebank
Replies: 27
Views: 66109

Re: Last Famous Person You Saw On The Streets Of Glasgow was

Banjo a few years back in Whitecrook, Clydebank ::): ::): ::): ::): ::): ::): ::):
by robertpool
Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:34 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Last Famous Person You Saw On The Streets Of Glasgow was...
Replies: 731
Views: 558968

Re: Singer Factory Clydebank

I designed The Singer Manufacturing Company corporate tartan ..... l know ..i'm a man of useless talents ::):
by robertpool
Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:23 am
 
Forum: Glasgow Chat (Coffee Lounge)
Topic: Singer Factory Clydebank
Replies: 27
Views: 66109

Re: electrical wholesalers

Hi Banjo,

i'm still alive and kicking in Whitecrook, what about you?

Robert
by robertpool
Tue Nov 17, 2020 10:25 am
 
Forum: Hidden Glasgow Projects
Topic: electrical wholesalers
Replies: 11
Views: 33051
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