1236 Maryhill Road, Glasgow.
Frampton’s. 1991.
Frampton’s. 2005.
Frampton’s is situated right next to McDonald’s fast food.
1236 Maryhill Road, Glasgow.
Frampton’s. 1991.
Frampton’s. 2005.
Frampton’s is situated right next to McDonald’s fast food.
1969-71 Maryhill Road, Glasgow. G20 0BX.Tel: 01419465339.
First & Last. 1991.
The first pub you reach coming from Milngavie and the last pub on Maryhill Road is the First & Last.
In 1885 Alexander McLeod ran this old pub, he was the brother of Councilor William McLeod who owned pubs in Maryhill and Parliamentary Road. Alexander was born in Springburn and educated at the Balgray School under Mr Watson and afterwards at the Martyrs’ School, Barony Street, Glasgow. He got his training in the licensed trade from John Baird, Kirk Street, Townhead, where he gained his apprenticeship after 5 years he worked his way to second hand in the Baird’s pub.
His elder brother Bailie William McLeod entered into the trade and secured his assistance in the building up of his large and prosperous business. Alexander remained with his brother for thirteen years and left to start a business of his own account taking over a pub on Main Street, Maryhill the (First & Last.)
In 1890 Alexander acquired the Little Mill public house at Bowling. The Little Mill was an old fashioned inconvenient roadside public house in need of a lot of care and attention. Situated in the main part of Bowling for business on the main road from Glasgow to Dumbarton, opposite the shipbuilding yard of Scott & Co. the principal industry of the place and within a stones throw of the railway station. Mr McLeod found he had secured premises well worth developing and capable of doing a very much extended trade.
Mr Alexander McLeod.
Many years ago the Little Mill was known as “The Dunters,” this name was applied to it from the fact that in the absence of bells the customers when attendance was required, “dunted” or rapped on the tables with the empty measure. Should the company sit too long, in the opinion of the landlord, or become uproarious, a gentle hint was given to them by asking if they had “dunted.”
Alexander like his brother was a member of many societies, he was an enthusiastic free mason, a Depute Master of Chapter of Lodge no. 510, Maryhill also a Royal Arch Mason of Chapter Cathedral 67. A keen bowler and president of the Maryhill Bowling Club, he was skip of the Kelvindock Curling Club, a member of the Benevolent trade.
He was known for his love of Collie dogs having prize winners at the best shows all over the country, Heather Meg, Heather Banner and Milton Ralph were amongst the best known.
Alexander McLeod’s “Little Mill” formerly called “Dunters” Mr McLeod is standing at the entrance with one of his favourite collie dogs.
First & Last. August 2005.
1397 Maryhill Road, Glasgow. G20 9AA.Tel: 01419462341.
Elephant & Bugle. 1991.
This pub has it’s very own ghost, many spooky goings on have been happening within these walls. The next time your in here for a pint, have a look around first to see if you can spot the man in black or a strange lady floating about. The last time I was in this popular bar the lights at the bar were flickering every time I went near one.
Old John Armstrong, 78 year of age far right collected money from the regulars of the Elephant & Bugle for spastic children. A cheque for £550 was raised and presented to show business personality Larry Marshall. For 8 weeks old John walked around the bar with a tray collecting for the appeal. The photo shows Mr Marshall, Donald Campbell, manager, Mr Radford and John Armstrong. 1970s.
Left to right Mr T Hart, general manager of Scottish and Newcastle Breweries, Alastair Gillies, H Ratcliffe, Donald Campbell manager of the pub. 1970.
A cheque for £506 10 shillings changed hands which went towards the welfare of spastics. The money was raised by the customers of the Elephant and Bugle.
Other who also took part in the Association. 1970
Elephant & Bugle. 2005.
1969 /1971 Maryhill Road, Glasgow. G20 0BT.
Cloughley’s Bar. This image was taken just before the pub was demolished. circa 1970s.
There has been a public house on this site since 1882 run by a lady called Mrs Gibson, she had a license to sell ales and porter only. The pub was situated at the corner of Maryhill Road and Celtic Street.
Mrs Gibson continued as landlady until 1887. The pub was then taken over by James Grieve, again he was only allowed to sell ale and porter to his customers. Mrs Janet Grieve his wife took over the licence in 1893 and paid an annual rent of £19. Janet gave up her licence a year after the out break of the first world war.
George Smith Cloughley then took over as landlord, he may have been called up as in 1917 his wife was licensee. The Cloughley family continued as licensees’ until the 1950s.
When the pub was demolished a new pub was built on the same site, but a much bigger bar and a new name for the premises, “The Highland Queen.” Later on this pub was known as “The Rams Head.”
During the 1960s Elizabeth C Sloan was licensee and the 70s was John McNiven Johnstone and in 1991 James Farrell was licensee.
Do you remember this old pub? If so please leave a comment.
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1850 Maryhill Road, Glasgow. G20 0HD.
The Copper Lamp 1991.
This pub was formerly called Garven’s and is now called the Maryhill Tavern. Situated at the corner of Duncruin Street formerly known as Hill Street.
The history of this old Maryhill pub can be traced back to 1875. Wine and Spirit merchant William Garven was trading from these premises, the address then was 168 Main Street, Maryhill. Above the door the lettering was “Wines William Garven Spirits” the locals called the pub Garven’s after the licensee and years on the lettering above the pub was “Garven’s”.
In 1889 Mrs Jane Garven was licensee, her son John was in partnership with John G Miller and traded under the title of Miller & Garven, Wholesale Umbrella manufacturer, 73 Virginia Street, Glasgow. Both Jane and John lived at the same address, 1 Mary’s Place, Maryhill.
In 1937 Andrew Ross a well known and respected Glasgow wine and spirit merchant was licensee, Mr Ross also owned the Andros Bar, now Wintergills on Great Western Road and the Halt Bar on Woodlands Road.
The Maryhill Tavern. 2005.
After the Second World War Mrs Martha Campbell was licensee, she continued until the 1960s. James Dunsmore took over as licensee in 1972.
Maryhill Tavern. 2005.
In 2013 the Maryhill Tavern had a for Sale sign up.
Maryhill Tavern. 2017.
It was a shame to see this once great public house on fire. A fire that was deliberate, over the last twenty years I have seen many many Glasgow Pubs deliberately set on fire, there is often a suspicion about the amount of fires in old pubs in Glasgow. I will say no more.
98 Maryhill Road, Glasgow. G20 7QB. Closed.
The Clarendon Bar. 1991.
It was sad to see this popular bar was destroyed by fire last year. To read the full history of this pub, check back soon for our second book.
After a great fire that destroyed the building and caused the death of a young woman the pub was rebuilt and renamed the Thistle Bar.
The Thistle Bar. 2008.
The Thistle Bar. 2008.
In the NEWS 1961…
Mrs I T Cunningham is seen here with her son and two daughters and some of the company who attended the opening of her Clarendon Bar. Left to right Mr Tom Cunningham, Miss Elizabeth Cunningham, Mr Jack Radcliffe, Mrs I T Cunningham, Mr Matt Armstrong (development director, U C B,) Miss Helen Cunningham and Mr Hugh McCalman.
Ten-year story: “Pub Slums” to highest class.
Formerly an empty corner shop at Clarendon Street and Maryhill Road, Glasgow, new licensed premises have appeared under the name of “The Clarendon” which combine the highest claims in architecture and craftsmanship in the city.
Even from the outside the large corner premises are impressive, the outstanding feature being the large specially engraved stained windows carrying mountain scenery and Highlanders.
The public bar and the adjoining cocktail bar are both spacious, in contrast to the tiny off-sales department. Contemporary decor has been used with effect throughout and rough stonework adds a pleasing touch here and there.
The gantry of the cocktail bar is original. Behind the counter in a corner are double stone archways beyond which are illuminated country scene panels. The lounge is fully carpeted and bright without being glarish.
The Clarendon was officially opened by Scots comedian Jack Radcliffe, he came direct from a milk bar! -who wished Mrs Isabel Cunningham every success in her outstanding beautiful premises.
Mr Matt Armstrong, development director of United Caledonian Breweries Ltd., paid high tribute to Mr Hugh McCalman, Glasgow solicitor, for all he had done in the struggle to secure the licence for the Clarendon. In ten years, he said, Glasgow had risen from the depths of pub slums to the highest class of licensed premises in the country.
The cocktail Bar of the Clarendon. 1961.
In the News 1971…
Hot Scene going at the Clarendon.
As you thought the swing doors the air is blue with cigarette smoke, the place is alive with people, and then the rhythmic beat of the music hits you. Although the place is packed there is hardly a whisper, everybody is listening, and every musical phrase is appreciated, savoured, and applauded.
The musicians are intent, the sweat runs off them. As George Scott Henderson takes a piano solo they look knowingly at each other and smile. They have the look of musicians who are not playing for an audience but for themselves and a crowd of appreciative, discerning fellow musicians.
The scene is the Clarendon lounge in Maryhill Road, Glasgow; the time Saturday morning, and Saturday morning.
“Going Well”
American singer Dick Haymes whispers in my ears “I’ve listened in on jam sessions all over the world; this is as good as the best I’ve heard anywhere.” Frank Pantrini on alto sax takes up the cue. He blasts out a few hot phrases, then as the audience cheers takes a sip of beer.
“It’s going very well,” he say’s “the boys are really blowing well today.” The music fills the lounge and spills outside as more fans walk through the doors. The place is jam-packed, the atmosphere is almost electric, everybody is listening. This is no place for the pop maniac or the lover of Schmaltz; this is the scene of the jazz lover, the man of music.
Don’t ask for a request. You will be either ignored or worse laughed at. The musicians frustrated with the commercialised music they have to play all week,are having a ball. They are playing the kind of music they love… nobody tells them what to play.
On almost any Saturday lunch time in the Clarendon you will rub shoulders with people like Dick Haymes, George Chisholm, Peggy O’Keefe, Vince Hill, Iain McFadyen, or Ian Sutherland. They are welcome to sit in for a blow, and often do.
When I dropped in recently on stage were Frank Pantrini, who runs the show, George Scott Henderson on piano taking over from resident pianist Kenny Crawford, Billy Young on guitar, Ricky Fernandez on double bass, Rudi Salerio on bongos, Pat Gallagher on drums, George Chisholm on trombone and Ella Crawley on vocals.
Frank Pantrini, who has been drawing the crowds into the lounge for years and who plays regularly at the Albert Ballroom in Glasgow, tells me: “At one time or another we have had all the top session musicians sitting in with us, all the boys who come up from London to back entertainers in television shows. “No pressure is put on them, they just bring their instruments along and if the mood is on them they sit in and play. It’s fun, it is our way of relaxing and getting the poison out of our system.”
Happy scene.
Out at the Olde World Inn in Cumbernauld they have a happy scene going. They recently installed a portable dance floor in the steak house which is laid every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Music for dancing is by the Blue Angels (Tuesday), Cherish (Wednesday) and the Merry Macs (Thursday and Friday).
Why is the name of con-science are people outwith Glasgow able to have a dance in such eating houses when we in Glasgow are not allowed to, I suppose it must make some kind of sense to the Glasgow city fathers. I hope it does, because it certainly makes sense to no one else.
Update…March 2012.
The Thistle Bar has closed its doors for good.
Update…2019.
This once popular bar is now a Spar convenience store.
Do you remember this 1960s Local? If so please leave a comment.
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