mcd54 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Posted February 20, 2012 The photo shown was after the carpet factory.It then belonged to Langs the Timber Merchants.It's last owners before it became flats,used to be one of our chairmen at Love Street. G. L. Foulds. Some of our older members will recall his wife, Maggie Foulds and the receiption she used to recieve for the North Bank.(Jim Clunie) Was it not Filshill Sweet factory? Quote
pod Posted February 20, 2012 Report Posted February 20, 2012 Was it not Filshill Sweet factory? No.That was in the big empty void on the left of the building opposite the van hire shop. Quote
Desperately Seeking Susans Posted February 20, 2012 Report Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) When I saw this thread I suddenly thought of (slightly off topic) the new horrible addition to the architecture of Paisley - those clad ridden appartments opposite the Abbey. How on earth did they wangle planning permission for those in such a prestigeous site! Edited February 20, 2012 by Desperately Seeking Susans Quote
mcd54 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Posted February 20, 2012 No.That was in the big empty void on the left of the building opposite the van hire shop. Cheers! the memory`s fading a bit Quote
pod Posted February 20, 2012 Report Posted February 20, 2012 Cheers! the memory`s fading a bit No prob. Filshill premises had burnt down and they decided to move to Hillington Estate. Quote
Callum Gilhooley Posted February 20, 2012 Report Posted February 20, 2012 The photo shown was after the carpet factory.It then belonged to Langs the Timber Merchants.It's last owners before it became flats,used to be one of our chairmen at Love Street. G. L. Foulds. Some of our older members will recall his wife, Maggie Foulds and the receiption she used to recieve for the North Bank.(Jim Clunie) I`m not sure if it was owned buy Langs. I worked in langs in the late seventies and they operated from the building that is dingbro motor factors now. They also had the yard & buildings where pro life is now but i cant remember them owning the building in the picture. Quote
pod Posted February 20, 2012 Report Posted February 20, 2012 I`m not sure if it was owned buy Langs. I worked in langs in the late seventies and they operated from the building that is dingbro motor factors now. They also had the yard & buildings where pro life is now but i cant remember them owning the building in the picture. Actually it's Lang.Even I wrote it down wrongly. If you look at the picture more closely,there's a clue. Quote
RickMcD Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 Actually it's Lang.Even I wrote it down wrongly. If you look at the picture more closely,there's a clue. I used to live very close to it but damned if I remember. Slumberland keeps coming into my head but I'm far from sure. Quote
RickMcD Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 Great idea for a thread!!! Opp the Aul Grun. I now pass by it as I walk to the airyplane place. When I was a lad, the PDE used to have an unidentified weekly foto of some interesting lump of Paisley architecture, that meant I kept my eyes looking up at, and admiring, all the buildings in the lovely town. It was a good part of my education. (Of course the lump was revealed the following week.) I remember that PDE feature too but are you sure you were just a lad? I would have thought it was a bit later than that. Hairy arsed schoolboy springs to mind. Quote
saintargyll Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) My father worked at Andersons Fireplaces in Queen Street. Memories right enough............................... so did mine and he helped build Anderson's house in Linwood oops just remembered...when i was on school holiday one year i worked there for 2 weeks with "pinky Mcguire" Edited February 21, 2012 by saintargyll Quote
buddiecool Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 My father worked at Andersons Fireplaces in Queen Street. Memories right enough............................... My papa worked in Andersons Fireplaces - He used to Drink in The Vaults ? pub Just behind Love street - Springbank road ! Quote
Sonny Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) The next picture in the series should need no introduction as everyone knows the building. Those of a certain vintage would also have spent some time inside this building when still at school. I am so sorry to see it is up for sale but as long as its put to good use and not pulled down like so many other great Paisley buildings. PICTURE 2 Edited March 11, 2012 by Sonny Quote
saintargyll Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 yes,had to attend that building when i was at school Quote
bluto Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) . Edited February 14, 2016 by bluto Quote
Sonny Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Aye Bluto I have many memories of sitting in that chair behind these corner windows. Always liked it in the summer when the windows were open a wee bit and I would sneak a look up Causeyside St. I have no idea about any plans for it and will maybe show some close up shots of the poor kids and statue at a later date. Edited February 21, 2012 by Sonny Quote
bluto Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) . Edited February 14, 2016 by bluto Quote
Sonny Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Posted February 21, 2012 Great link about the Russell Institute Bluto. Very informative. At this rate Paisley will be full of tour guides in a couple of months. Quote
bluto Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) . Edited February 14, 2016 by bluto Quote
Callum Gilhooley Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 Actually it's Lang.Even I wrote it down wrongly. If you look at the picture more closely,there's a clue. Doh !! Fair enough! Quote
Sonny Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Posted February 21, 2012 Here is a clue to tomorrow's building....... PICTURE 3 CLUE Quote
FS Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 Here is a clue to tomorrow's building....... PICTURE 3 CLUE Weighhouse Close ? Or whatever that street round the side of Viennas is called... Quote
Sonny Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Posted February 21, 2012 Good try FS but no. That wee building will feature later on in the series. Further West from there Quote
Guest somner9 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 Here is a clue to tomorrow's building....... PICTURE 3 CLUE Noo the bethany church whatsit Queen st? Quote
bluto Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Noo the bethany church whatsit Queen st? No. Further east than Queen Street, about 1/2 mile..Looking a bit crappy these days...I think? Edited February 14, 2016 by bluto Quote
windae cleaner Posted February 21, 2012 Report Posted February 21, 2012 No. Further east than Queen Street, about 1/2 mile.. Looking a bit crappy these days... I think? I'm with youUp 2,3,4 Quote
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