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The Meadowside Bar

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51-55 Merkland Street, Partick, Glasgow.

Meadowside

The Meadowside Bar sat at the railway bridge at the corner of Beith Street formerly Hozier Street.

This was originally Matthew Reid’s pub who owned it before the First World War.

In 1899 George Dean occupied the premises and sold liquor to the locals of this area.

During the 1930s Andrew Veitch was licensee, he continued to supply drink until WW2.

After the war James Logan acquired the licence, he continued to do so until the 1960s, his son James ran a pub at 497 St. Vincent Street.

MacMillan’s

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419 Maryhill Road, Glasgow.

MacMillan’s bar sat on Maryhill Road between Dalmally Street and Wilton Street.

This part of Maryhill Road was once called New City Road. Many will still remember this old pub as Mason’s Bar, named after the licensee Andrew Mason in the 1950s to 1970s.

In 1888 Alexander Stewart opened two public houses in New City Road, one at 733 the site of MacMillan’s bar and the other at 641 at the corner of 2 Raeberry Street. Both his premises stocked the best of very liquor available including Reid’s, Barclay Perkin’s and Guinness stouts, Salt’s, Bass and Allsopp’s, McEwan’s on draught. He also stock 1875 Brandy in wood, also old port and sherries and his owned blend of 20 year old whisky called Cream of Whiskies.

Mr Stewart was born in Pitlochry the son of a farmer and distiller, young Stewart fled to Glasgow at an early age and found his way into Matthew Robin’s establishment now the Scotia Bar, Stockwell Street. Highlander’s were very popular in our Glasgow pubs and most of them were Gaelic spoken just like Alexander.

Alexander Stewart’s pub at 641 New City Road, corner of Raeberry Street. 1888.

Mr Stewart’s other premises at the corner of Raeberry Street had massive plate glass windows with fresh plants and flowers displayed in the window. The interior of the bar was bright, large barrels on the gantry selling top quality liquor was a prominent feature in the bar, the shelving was beautifully plastered with slim columns and the back panelled with silvered glass. The supporting columns along the bar were tinted with a shade of blue, all surmounted by broad capitals richly gilted. Even the seating was elaborately detailed. Alexander may have had a partner in business as when he died in 1899 Matthew MacMillan was granted a transfer of the licence and traded under the name of Stewart & MacMillan. Alexander Stewart’s bar stocked good quality liquor, including Reid’s, Barclay Perkins’ and Guinness’s stouts, his ales were Salt’s, Bass’s and Allsopp’s and McEwan’s on draught. The cellars were stocked full of brandies of 1877 vintage, old ports, sherries and fine whiskies from all over Scotland, his own blend “Cratur” was a twenty year old Scotch which he called the cream of whiskies.

His other premises were then rented out to Malcolm McCormack.

Over the years the locals called the pub MacMillan’s and the name appeared above the door. This was not unusual for pubs to be called after the owner, even although there may have been a different name above the door. The licence stayed in Matthew’s name until the end of WW2.

William David Anderson then acquired the licence and continued in the pub until 1958. The pub was renamed to Mason’s Bar from then on until it was demolished 30 years later. The new owner was Andrew Mason.

Raeberry Street from New City Road. the pub on the right is Alexander Stewart’s Vaults.

Alexander Stewart in highland dress. 1888.

Alexander Stewart 1893.

Facts…
Licence Holders.
1976-1958 Andrew Mason.
1953-1947 William David Anderson.
1945-1900 Matthew MacMillan.
1899-1888 Alexander Stewart.

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Maxwell Arms

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4 Maxwell Road, Glasgow. G41 1QE. Tel: 0141 429 7014.

Maxwell Arms

Maxwell Arms. 1991. Sitting on the corner of Pollokshaws Road.

This was formerly a dairy run by Isabella MacDonald.

It is now called the Logue Bar.

Update 2009 now called the Maxwell Road.

The original Maxwell Arms was situated at 81 Main Street, Pollokshaws, owned by James Stewart. The old premises were demolished and Mr Stewart was transferred to a new pub at the corner of 92 Main Street and Bengal Street almost facing the old premises in 1908.

The main bar was entered from Main Street and the family department from Bengal Street. This pub didn’t have an underground cellar the store and cellar was on the same level as the main bar.

On entering the main bar was made from the finest mahogany in the shape of a horse shoe, to the right and left were various little snug’s. The doors were made of teak the walls were panelled with mahogany, new toilets were installed and were electric lights. Mr Stewart also owned the Bay Horse on Pollokshaws Road

Maxwell Arms old

The new Maxwell Arms sitting on the corner of Main Street and Bengal Street, Pollokshaws. 1909.

Maxwell Arms 1970s

Maxwell Arms. 1970s. This wonderful image is from a great book called Old Pollokshaws by George Rountree. A great website with loads of Pollokshaws images can be seen at

http://www.pollokshaws.org.uk/Gallery%201/IMAGE001.html

Maxwell Arms

This photograph was taken in the 1970s nothing much has changed since the pub was opened in 1908.

In 1852 wine and spirit merchant Mr P Struthers was landlord of the old Maxwell Arms Inn, his wife ran a licensed grocers business at 46 Pollok Street now Greenview Street.

During the 1860s Hugh McKinnon was licensee of the old Maxwell Arms Inn.

Well known and respected publican James Stewart owned the Bay Horse on Pollokshaws Road and the Maxwell Arms Inn in the late 1890s. The old Maxwell Arms Inn was now in great need of renovation, Mr Stewart thought it would be better to close the old Inn down and take over a vacant shop across the road and this is was turned into the new Maxwell Arms.

The following year Mr Stewart sold the premises to John McNiven and concentrated on his other pub the Bay Horse. When Mr McNiven past away his wife Mary took over the licence. The McNiven family ran the pub until it was finally closed down and demolished in the early in 1970s.

Maxwell Arms shawbridge st

The Maxwell Arms and the shops and tenement building stand alone during the massive clearance in the 1970s.

Maxwell Arms birds eye view

A birds eye view of Shawbridge Street and the Maxwell Arms. 1970s.

Maxwell Arms

The Maxwell Arms. 1970s.

Licence Holders.
1991 Brian Sweeney.

Linn O Dee

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39 Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow. G73 2JF. Tel: 01416133206.

Linn O Dee

Linn O Dee. 1991.

This well established Rutherglen pub was originally called the Thistle Vaults.

Owned by William Bartholomew in the late 1890s, he blended his own whisky the “Thistle” blend which was popular with the locals at that time. The interior of the premises as you walked in had a sitting room on the right hand side which was clean and neatly furnished, suitable for those who desire refreshments free from the intrusion of the bar.

To the rear of the premises there was a large spacious room capable of holding a large party and well suited for club and committee meetings. The walls were tastefully decorated with etchings and engravings of local sporting events. Electric bells were positioned throughout for quick service and a telephone booth was added in 1901. The family trade or off-sale was good business here for Mr Bartholomew.

The cellar was on the same level and stocked with good quality liquor including, Guinness, Worthington and Bass, Allsopp’s Lager, Watt’s Tyrconnell (Irish) and several Scotch whiskies. During winter months a special hot toddy was popular along with Bartholomew’s hot pie’s.

Mr Bartholomew’s family were connected with the licensed trade for more than a generation and were well known in the district of Dollar and Blairingone where his late father was proprietor of the Inn, his widow then took over the business after his death. His father’s uncle was proprietor of the Auchtertool Distillery in Fifeshire.

Thistle Vaults

The Thistle Vaults with a young boy at the doorway, who was obviously employed in the premises, he probably worked in the cellar.

Mr Bartholomew was treasurer of the Rutherglen Wine, Spirit and Beer Trade Association and on the occasion of his marriage he was presented with a silver epergne by the members. In his spare time he played bowls with the Hutchesontown Bowling Club and loved curling. He was a Freemason of St. John’s Lodge no 347 and a Shepherd. He became a town Councilor of Rutherglen and played an important part in all Rutherglen events.

Update November 2009…

The Linn O Dee is now called The Picture House, major alterations and an extension to the premises have now been completed.

The Picture House

The Picture House 2009.

The Picture House extension

The Picture House extension 2009.

Thanks to Norrie McNamee for the images.

William Bartholomew

William Bartholomew in his younger days.

William Bartholomew1

Councilor Bartholomew 1910.

La Cala

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234-38 Meadowpark Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow.

La Cala

La Cala. 1991.

Opened in 1969 La Cala was the most up-to-date licensed premises in the district. La Cala, which means a Haven was the venture of young Tom Heenan and his mother. The big regret at the opening was that Tom’s father, who died the previous year, was unable to see the realisation of his son’s dream.

Situated near the corner of Meadowpark Street and Alexandra Parade La Cala had a public bar with seating for about 30 and a total capacity of 175, a lounge bar with alcove seating accommodation for 150 guests. In the lounge stripwood lampshades like lanterns shed a rosy glow upon the cherry wood panelling, the carpet matched the woodwork in fawn and brown colour.

Young Tom Heenan was not old enough to hold the licence, this did not stop him in his dreams of becoming a Glasgow Publican, he employed Pat Conlan as manager and licensee in the meantime.

Tom eventually got his licence for the La Cala in 1970.

La Cala old

Exterior of the new La Cala 1969.

La Cala interior

Interior view 1969.

left to right Mr H McCormack, West of Scotland manager for Usher’s brewery, Mr & Mrs John Taggart, Big John’s Bar and the Royal Restaurant, Coatbridge, D G MacKay, Scottish sales amanger for Usher’s brewery, Mrs Heenan and young Tom Heenan.

T Heenan group photo 1972

This image was taken in 1972 on the occasion of the Ind Coope reception. Mr B G Frost, free trade sales director, Tetley’s met some of the Ind Coope customers at a reception at the Ind Coope offices in Clyde Street. Mr Frost (second from the right) is seen with Messrs Miller Reid, Reid’s Bar; James Elliot, Pop Inn; T Heenan, La Cala; R Meiklem, Montgomerie Arms in East Kilbride and W Langham, catering manager, British Rail (Scotland.)

Robert MacDonald

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37 Marquis Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow.

Mr Robert MacDonald

Mr Robert MacDonald. 1888.

Mr Robert MacDonald owned a public house at the corner of 37 Marquis Street and 101 Bernard Street, Bridgeton. He was an ardent FreeMason and brother R. W. M. 128 St John’s, Shettleston Lodge and a member of the Royal Arch Chapter and Royal Arch Mark, no. 87. He was only in his 30s when this drawing was taken of him. He was educated at Annfield Academy and was apprenticed for the Engineering to Randolph & Elder. He then traveled to America where he worked as an engineer and came home when he heard of his father’s death. His father also Robert occupied the pub in Marquis Street from the early 1870s. Robert gave up his career as an engineer and became the new license holder in 1885. He learned the trade very quickly and became a very good wine and spirit merchant and continued in the pub until his death in 1915. His wife Elizabeth then took over as licensee until the 1930s.

Many will still remember this old pub as the Kick Off owned by Christopher McHugh in the 1950s and 60s.