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Bygone Bungo

March 15th, 2012 Andrew Downie 2 comments
http://www.theglasgowstory.com/searchq.php?qsearch=strathbungo

Bygone Bungo, from TheGlasgowStory.com

Ever wondered about the history of the area where you live, or who lived in your house before you?

We are looking to collect together all those interested in local history, to compile a more complete record of the history and development of Strathbungo and the surrounding area.

If you are interested in contributing, please get in touch. We are looking for those with suggestions for research, or wanting help with their own projects, those with stories to tell, with old deeds to local properties, or those willing to help transcribe old records.

As a starter, we are compiling a database of local properties, who built them, when, and who lived there subsequently. We already know of Greek Thomson, Rennie Mackintosh, other architects, miltary men & footballers (one who was all three), ministers, doctors, and a secret service agent. We would be particularly interested in those who still have the deeds for their properties, who know of notable former residents, or have any old photos of the area. We hope to make the database available on the Society website in due course.

If you have anything to offer, wish to get involved, or have any other queries related to local history, please get in touch.

Andrew Downie
52 Marywood Square
adownie@doctors.org.uk

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Anyone Remember Milkmen?

April 2nd, 2011 Andrew Downie No comments

Doorstep deliveriesI am just old enough to remember doorstep milk deliveries as a child. In particular there was my first attempt at catching a burglar with a tripwire and car hubcap, which only served to give the milkman a near heart attack the next morning. I’ve never quite recovered from the guilt.

Well, apparently, milkmen are back. McQueens Dairies have recently started a milk delivery service in the Strathbungo area. They currently deliver around 7am on Mondays and Thursdays, with the usual range, including organic milk.

If you are interested in this service, you can contact McQueens on 0141 332 9608 or at info@mcqueensdairies.co.uk. Their website (www.mcqueensdairies.co.uk) needs a bit of work though.

I have no financial interest in McQueens, and as the BBC never tires of saying “There are other milk delivery options available.” I understand a more local dairy, Youngs Dairy of G42 also deliver in the area, and have done so for some years. I have no information on their service but they can be contacted on 0141 632 2578.

Mind you, neither of them are listed as delivering to Strathbungo at www.findmeamilkman.net, and nor is anyone else.

So, as with any local community service like this, use it or lose it. Just look out for Humphrey (now I am showing my age).

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