saintnextlifetime Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, rabuddies said: It was the Civic Restaurant run by the local council on a non-profit basis and was partly staffed by volunteers. It was originally known as the British Restaurant, these being opened during WW2 to ensure working folk got a decent meal while rationing was in place. The name was changed to Civic after the war as rationing didn't come to an end when everybody hoped. Most shut down in the late 50's but Paisley's was moved into the Town Hall (South Minor?) and continued until the mid 60's. I remember going there from Secondary School around 1964 'cos you got a glass of limeade with your lunch. Happy days. The British Restaurant was featured in quite a few episodes of Dad's Army. Surely , the Civic was to help Buddies who had been bombed oot by der Luftwafe , der Germans , the Nazis . .also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Surely , the Civic was to help Buddies who had been bombed oot by der Luftwafe , der Germans , the Nazis . .alsoAye, all those who had their chippy bombed. © Stan Boardman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, TPAFKATS said: 6 minutes ago, saintnextlifetime said: Surely , the Civic was to help Buddies who had been bombed oot by der Luftwafe , der Germans , the Nazis . .also Aye, all those who had their chippy bombed. © Stan Boardman Did der Luftwaffe , der Germans , the Nazis bomb your chipshop Tony. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperately Seeking Susans Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 2 hours ago, rabuddies said: It was the Civic Restaurant run by the local council on a non-profit basis and was partly staffed by volunteers. It was originally known as the British Restaurant, these being opened during WW2 to ensure working folk got a decent meal while rationing was in place. The name was changed to Civic after the war as rationing didn't come to an end when everybody hoped. Most shut down in the late 50's but Paisley's was moved into the Town Hall (South Minor?) and continued until the mid 60's. I remember going there from Secondary School around 1964 'cos you got a glass of limeade with your lunch. Happy days. The British Restaurant was featured in quite a few episodes of Dad's Army. It's all coming back to me now and the Town Hall! An excellent reply, Rab. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Did der Luftwaffe , der Germans , the Nazis bomb your chipshop Tony. .Tastes like it these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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antrin Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 2 hours ago, HSS said: Wow, ...THAT’s a memory...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALBIONSAINT Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 3/1/2019 at 5:01 PM, Desperately Seeking Susans said: Can someone remind me of the building which stood at the junction of Mill St and and Bridge St? It was a canteen of sorts and I remember eating there. I seem to remember they turned a blind eye to people coming in off the street (might be wrong, though) . Talking of cheap places to eat, what was the name of the small restaurant in Wallace street (across from what used to be Lawson’s of Dyce) I remember going in at lunchtime, probably 80-81 and getting soup, mince & tatties and cake and custard for £1 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 29 minutes ago, ALBIONSAINT said: Talking of cheap places to eat, what was the name of the small restaurant in Wallace street (across from what used to be Lawson’s of Dyce) I remember going in at lunchtime, probably 80-81 and getting soup, mince & tatties and cake and custard for £1 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Junction of George St and Lady Lane 1954 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Junction of George St and Castle St also from 1958 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALBIONSAINT Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 8 hours ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: That’s it, thanks very much Eric. The council depot was just along the road before it moved to Blackhall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: Junction of George St and Castle St also from 1958 Just thought I’d mention, if anyBuddie was interested, that the lamppost and railing (to the right, here) is also at the top(the western end) of Canal Street. a pavement sweeps across here now diverting the George Street traffic intae Castle Street, whilst George Street itself ploughs westwards to end just beyond the West School, where that hits Broomlands.. Edited March 3, 2019 by antrin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperately Seeking Susans Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 9 hours ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: Junction of George St and Lady Lane 1954 If that's Lady Lane on the left then the pub became a chippy in the early 60s??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybee Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 10 hours ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: Talking of cheap places to eat, what was the name of the small restaurant in Wallace street (across from what used to be Lawson’s of Dyce) I remember going in at lunchtime, probably 80-81 and getting soup, mince & tatties and cake and custard for £1 ! This is a bit like time-travel; I wonder does anyone remember the very small restaurant next to the bus stop in (I think it's Gordon street) where the old fire station used to be before canal street. This was where you got the buses for Saltcoats and the coast, I would imagine it would be early to mid 1960's. They did absolutely wonderful meals for pennies, all home cooked stuff, nae chips, mash and steak pie; or mince and tatties........................wonderful and lovely ladies that ran it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, cockles1987 said: I thought the chippy was slightly further to the right. I was under 10 when I used it so memory might not be as good as yours. Think you’re correct, cockles. DSS’s older memory is mibbe a wee bit flakey.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 8 hours ago, jaybee said: This is a bit like time-travel; I wonder does anyone remember the very small restaurant next to the bus stop in (I think it's Gordon street) where the old fire station used to be before canal street. This was where you got the buses for Saltcoats and the coast, I would imagine it would be early to mid 1960's. They did absolutely wonderful meals for pennies, all home cooked stuff, nae chips, mash and steak pie; or mince and tatties........................wonderful and lovely ladies that ran it too. Could that have been Johnstone Street? It was a fine chippy for decades and the buses used to go that way! ( pausing at the bus stop right by the chippy/restauranr) Then on coastally up GeorgeStreet, until Canal Street was dualled.. there was still a fast food place there, I think, as I passed a few weeks ago.... aye, just checked... Top Wok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybee Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 38 minutes ago, antrin said: Could that have been Johnstone Street? It was a fine chippy for decades and the buses used to go that way! ( pausing at the bus stop right by the chippy/restauranr) Then on coastally up GeorgeStreet, until Canal Street was dualled.. there was still a fast food place there, I think, as I passed a few weeks ago.... aye, just checked... Top Wok. Me too, just checked, isn't Google Maps great. You are spot on that it is Johnstone Street, but the little place I am remembering was on other side of road, from my recolection it was somewhere about Alladins Tandoori takeaway, it really wasn't very big at all, I think it only had three bench tables that sat three each side and it did not do chips, only proper cooked meals, well in those days they were to me. Anyway you are half way right, thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whydowebother Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 This remains by far, the best thread on the forum.Stunning town history & photos Really grateful to all who post pictures & the background information on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyHolly9 Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 I see the half time school at the mill up near the cricket park is being demolished now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 2 hours ago, BuddyHolly9 said: I see the half time school at the mill up near the cricket park is being demolished now. Not before time . An eyesore . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Paisley West station, closed in 1966 as part of bawbag Beeching's cuts. The bridge is still there. The bridge is still there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 On 1/28/2019 at 3:22 PM, antrin said: Eh.... wandered along Cochran Street earlier today. Nae wee shop... : The wee shop today.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) Ah. that explains why I didnae see it. it wisnae raining.... Edited March 6, 2019 by antrin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperately Seeking Susans Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) 19 hours ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: Paisley West station, closed in 1966 as part of bawbag Beeching's cuts. The bridge is still there. The bridge is still there... On the top left hand corner ( the aerial photograph) is my old school - the West. Did anyone go to it during the late 1950s early 60s? Edited March 7, 2019 by Desperately Seeking Susans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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