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The General Wolfe

January 17, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

789 Gallowgate, Glasgow.

General Wolfe. 1930s.

The General Wolfe was situated at the corner of Gallowgate and Millerston Street, this photograph was taken in 1938.

The original General Wolfe Inn was situated further east at 811 Gallowgate at Vinegarhill. To read the full history of this popular east end howff, check out our book here.

This photograph of the original General Wolfe was taken in the 1930s.

The General Wolfe Inn, the pub on the right hand side of the picture was The Moray Arms.

Other views of the original General Wolfe Inn. 1908. With the Moray Arms next door.

Back view of the old Inn. 1908. the lady standing on the stairs is possibly Mrs Guant the licensee.

The General Wolfe at the corner of Gallowgate and Millerston Street, photograph taken 1980s.

To read more on the pubs on the Gallowgate read up & Doon the Gallowgate by John Gorevan. A copy can be bought for a few pounds at the Hielan Jessie on the Gallowgate or contact me at [email protected]

The Gate

January 17, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

754 Gallowgate, Glasgow. G40 2PW.Tel: 01415541766.

The Gate. 1991

This pub is one of the new comers to the Gallowgate. It’s now called Lynn’s Bar.

Lynn’s Bar. 2003.

The pub was closed for some time and was set on fire. It caused havac on the Gallowgate, traffic was diverted and was demolished the next day. A few weeks later the area and the other businesses that sat on the site was taken over to build new houses.??? 2008.

The Fourways

January 17, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

552 Gallowgate, Glasgow.

Fourways, 552 Gallowgate, corner of Abercromby Street. 1970s.

There has been licensed premises on this site since 1838, the small shop was licenced as a grocers and a spirit dealers, owned by Neil McLean and then by Hugh McLean in 1840.

A well known Glasgow wine and spirit merchant James Shirra took over the building in 1843. In 1870 James Shirra was living at 93 Dale Street, Bridgeton, ten years later he was living at 526 Gallowgate near to where the pub sat.

James Shirra continued to serve the locals here until 1888, the pub was then sold to Robert Graham that same year. Robert Graham & Sons was once one of the biggest pub owners in Glasgow having pubs at 131 Broad Street, 552 Gallowgate, 251 Gallowgate, 5 Marlborough Street, 37-45 Saltmarket, 1-3 Saltmarket, 18 Graeme Street (Bell Street), Paisley Road, Bridge Street and Moore Street. Robert Graham also owned Barrowfield Bakery, 7 Bridgeton Cross, and offices at 30 London Street.

Robert resided at Garfield House, Stepps Road, Robert D Graham was bookkeeper at the Bakery at 37 Bridgeton Cross, he resided at 3 Somerville Place with his brother John D Graham. David Graham worked very close to his father at 30 London Street (London Road), Glasgow Cross, he lived at Annesley, Uddingston.

The companies old premises started to fall into ruin and most of them were demolished during the 1920s due to the City Improvement programs.

However this old pub stayed opened until the mid 1970s. During the 1950s the pub was known as the Bankhead Bar, Patrick J McMenamin took over the pub in 1963, he was the last publican to run the pub before it was demolished.

Other names this old favourite local has been known as: Shirra’s, Robert Graham & Sons, Step Inn, Bankhead Bar, and The Fourways.

Party at the Fourways, advert 1975.

To read the full story of Robert Graham & Sons check out our book here.

Five Ways Inn

January 16, 2017 by John Gorevan 3 Comments

1409 Gallowgate, Parkhead, Glasgow.

The Old Straw House. 1991.

There has been licensed premises here since the 1850s. Landlord John Waddell served the locals here for nearly 50 years. Straw was left to be weighed outside the premises this is where the pub gets it’s name.

One of the most famous publicans to own the Old Strawhouse was Flynn family, James Flynn took over the pub from John Morrison in the 1920s. The family owned various pubs across the city including another pub on the Gallowgate the Springfield Vaults, London Road, Pollokshaws Road and the Garngad.

Mr Thomas Flynn. 1971.

Five Ways, August 2005.

Interior view of the new cocktail bar 1950.

The pub is now called the Five Ways, it’s a shame the new owners had to change the name of this old Parkhead pub.

The Five Ways. 2008.

This is still the clattiest pub in Parkhead, however the drink is cheap.

Licence Holders.

1991 James Shannon.

1973-1968 John Andrew McBeath.

1960-1940 James Flynn.

1937 John Paterson (trustee for the late James Flynn.)

1924 Mr Flynn.

1920-1896 John Morrison.

1890-1853 John Waddell.

Civic Bar

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251 Gallowgate, Glasgow. G4.

The Haven. 1991.

This old pub is now called The Emerald Isle. Like many of the pubs near the Glasgow Barras it has a Celtic Theme and only opens at weekends and when the football is on.

The history of this oldie can be traced back to the 1820s when James Reid occupied the premises for nearly forty years.

David Graham took over the pub in 1875, the Graham’s owned several pub in the east end of the city including Graham’s (Read more about Graham’s in our book) on the Saltmarket, Graeme Street, Bridge Street, Paisley Road.

The Emerald Isle, August 2005.

Other names this old pubs has had over the years, Reid’s, Graham’s, Civic Bar, The Land, Ye Land Inn, Murray’s Bar, The Emerald Isle.

Licence Holders.

1991 George McDowall.

1973-1961 James A Murray.

1937 Nathaniel Reid.

1914-1875 David Graham.

1863-1826 James Reid.

Also see a photograph of Mr Murray at the Kessington.

Eastenders

January 16, 2017 by John Gorevan 1 Comment

267-269 Gallowgate, Glasgow. G4.

Eastenders. 1991.

This well established east end local is popular with Karaoke singers. Before this Japanese invention the pub was always known for it’s singalongs. Frank Hassen one of Glasgow’s best known pub musicians played the accordion here for years, he later went on to play the keyboards with his daughters Elaine and Ann singing.

There has been a pub on this sit since at least 1826 run by spirit merchant John Monteith. In 1845 Scotsman Gregor McGregor was trading here for around thirty years. In October 1875 publican John Wilson took over the licence, he also ran a pub in East John Street. Mr Wilson employed a young man called James Battison Fraser, a friendship that would last for many years. Young James worked very hard in this pub and showed great management skills. Mr Wilson promoted James to Chargehand. This was great news for James as his wages were increased, a bar boy was getting 14/- shillings a week, the Friday and Saturday barman was getting 16/- shillings for the two days and James Was taking a £3.00 a week pay packet home.

James B Fraser. Circa 1930. Mr Alexander Fraser standing outside the premises.

James B Fraser worked for John Wilson for seventeen years, in 1925 Mr Wilson decided to retire due to ill health and sold the pub to James. His name then went above the door “James B Fraser”.

James sadly passed away three years later after taking over the pub. His widow Mary Cunningham Fraser then took over the running of the business with the help of her son Alexander, who became the licensee the following year. Alexander had sixteen years experience in the licensed trade.

When Alexander passed away his wife Margaret Rodger Pritchard Fraser became licensee, at this time she was living at 261 Kennedy Street, Townhead. Margaret worked very hard here during the war times and sold the pub to James McCabe after the great war.

The pub name was changed at this time to the Lovat Arms and was run by publican John McMahon in the 1950s and 60s. The pub was sold to Elizabeth Hurrel McPhail in 1962 and became well known as Betty’s Bar.

Other names this pub has had over the years is Winston’s.

Matt Fullerton the present owner enlarged the pub a few years ago taking in Pearson’s shop next door, it is now twice the size it was when it was Betty’s Bar.

Eastenders was up for sale for £625,000 Freehold. September 2005.

Eastenders, August 2005.

Interior view of Betty’s Bar after alterations. 1967.

Left to right Joe McBride, Celtic Football Club opened the renovated Betty’s Bar in 1967, Daniel Hurrel, Mrs Hurrel and J Tresnan of Scottish Brewers. 1967.

Eastenders is now closed down. 2008.

The General Wolfe

The Gate

The Fourways