rabuddies 1,378 Report post Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 4:15 PM, BuddieinEK said: Walking in there was like Mr Benn going into his shop that made magic happen! Upstairs was an Aladdin's cave! Did they not stock toys and airfix kits and that sort of stuff. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSS 11,905 Report post Posted November 16, 2019 3 hours ago, rabuddies said: Did they not stock toys and airfix kits and that sort of stuff. They did. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Arthur Blair 6,237 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 Did they not stock toys and airfix kits and that sort of stuff.Among the toys I got from there was Arnold Palmer ProShot Golf and an Action Man Argyll and Sutherland Highlander outfit. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSS 11,905 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 24 minutes ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: 15 hours ago, rabuddies said: Did they not stock toys and airfix kits and that sort of stuff. Among the toys I got from there was Arnold Palmer ProShot Golf and an Action Man Argyll and Sutherland Highlander outfit. We were quite poor in those days but I do remember having loads of fun with the Action Man Deserter figure 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smcc 1,257 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 I seem to remember the fresh smell of leather when going in to buy elbow patches for my school blazer in the 1950s. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Arthur Blair 6,237 Report post Posted November 28, 2019 Great Hamilton St at junction with Neilston Rd, 1959 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antrin 4,805 Report post Posted November 28, 2019 Ta. THAT'S changed a bit! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Rep 176 Report post Posted November 28, 2019 On 11/17/2019 at 8:32 AM, Eric Arthur Blair said: On 11/16/2019 at 5:11 PM, rabuddies said: Did they not stock toys and airfix kits and that sort of stuff. Among the toys I got from there was Arnold Palmer ProShot Golf and an Action Man Argyll and Sutherland Highlander outfit. Ah Arnold Palmer proshot golf I remember it well, with the felt putting green and the tiny clubs attached to the shank then my Johnny seven gun afterwards. Boom. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Arthur Blair 6,237 Report post Posted January 3, 2020 Two pictures of a street party in 1977 held in Craigielea Drive...the site of what is now he West Stand of SMP. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pod 7,188 Report post Posted January 22, 2020 https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/article/in-pictures-first-images-of-new-paisley-learning-and-cultural-hub 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Arthur Blair 6,237 Report post Posted January 23, 2020 Fantastic video from 1991, fast forward to around 6:15 onwards to see what the area around the stadium used to be like.https://www.facebook.com/groups/806804909405914/permalink/2683517871734599/ 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faraway saint 30,231 Report post Posted January 23, 2020 48 minutes ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: Fantastic video from 1991, fast forward to around 6:15 onwards to see what the area around the stadium used to be like. https://www.facebook.com/groups/806804909405914/permalink/2683517871734599/ There was a similar video going around showing Gallowhill, Also one around the West End? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Arthur Blair 6,237 Report post Posted January 23, 2020 There was a similar video going around showing Gallowhill, Also one around the West End? Ive seen the Linwood Toll to West End and back video but not the Gallowhill one. Not much will have changed in G.hill other than the changes at Rockfield, Brabloch and McDonald's. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shull 30,971 Report post Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) I mind the Rockfield. They had an absolute shite Pool Team. Edited January 23, 2020 by shull +n 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eastlandssaint 2,061 Report post Posted January 24, 2020 https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/502784745896441593/?d=t&mt=login 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamlet 74 Report post Posted January 24, 2020 6 hours ago, Eric Arthur Blair said: 6 hours ago, faraway saint said: There was a similar video going around showing Gallowhill, Also one around the West End? Ive seen the Linwood Toll to West End and back video but not the Gallowhill one. Not much will have changed in G.hill other than the changes at Rockfield, Brabloch and McDonald's. O yes there will be changes. I no longer stay there!!. Seriously, no shops with tic like Willie Warnocks in Gallowhill Road, no co-op, no Galbraiths, no Alisons Dairy (I think that was the name) horse and float, no street football. If the Gallowhill video is around would very much appreciate if it could be posted here. As i've said before, keep the photos coming. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faraway saint 30,231 Report post Posted January 24, 2020 5 hours ago, hamlet said: O yes there will be changes. I no longer stay there!!. Seriously, no shops with tic like Willie Warnocks in Gallowhill Road, no co-op, no Galbraiths, no Alisons Dairy (I think that was the name) horse and float, no street football. If the Gallowhill video is around would very much appreciate if it could be posted here. As i've said before, keep the photos coming. I had a quick look last night, couldn't find it. I'll try later after work. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pod 7,188 Report post Posted January 24, 2020 https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/article/threesixty-architecture-publishes-ten-year-vision-for-paisley-in-town-centre-pilot 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antrin 4,805 Report post Posted January 24, 2020 2 hours ago, pod said: https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/article/threesixty-architecture-publishes-ten-year-vision-for-paisley-in-town-centre-pilot I really like that and would agree with many of the ideas, but... … those ideas will founder for the same reason that the Town Centre's many social and food outlets are currently NOT flourishing. Where is the provision for ample free parking? Or free public transport into the centre? Scores of thousands of Buddies but so many living on its periphery. Encourage them into the town centre. And the weather doesn't help. That was one of the benefits of Paisley Centre. It could be accessed and exited via several locations. Buddies could be out of the inclement weather whilst going from shop to shop to café... Its a good document for discussion. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy 3,564 Report post Posted January 24, 2020 22 hours ago, shull said: I mind the Rockfield. They had an absolute shite Pool Team. They sold a shite lager as well called Ushers 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faraway saint 30,231 Report post Posted January 24, 2020 23 hours ago, shull said: I mind the Rockfield. They had an absolute shite Pool Team. Aye, league champions, Cup winners and a great captain. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St.Ricky 8,253 Report post Posted January 24, 2020 Any pics of the Conservative and Unionist Club? I used to lunch there each day and play a frame or two of snooker.. Very badly! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSS 11,905 Report post Posted January 25, 2020 2 hours ago, St.Ricky said: Any pics of the Conservative and Unionist Club? I used to lunch there each day and play a frame or two of snooker.. Very badly! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St.Ricky 8,253 Report post Posted January 25, 2020 Thanks HSS. The Buddie I played with died last year. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faraway saint 30,231 Report post Posted January 25, 2020 No sure if this has been posted, apologies if so..................... 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
