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Saracen Street

Standard Inn.

March 22, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

204 Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow. G22 5EP. Tel: 0141 336 3439.

Standard Inn

The Standard Inn. 1991.

In 1883 David Runciman Graham was running a thriving business from here.

The name of the pub was then John Graham & Sons, also having pubs on Argyle Street, this old pub became known as the Rose Bar, 12 Stirling Street and a well known pub on the Gallowgate, this east end favourite became known as the Bellgrove Bar.

John Graham & Sons consisted of John Graham the founder of the business. John Graham’s sons were Archibald Bulloch Graham and David Runciman Graham, both were left to run the business on their own when father David passed away around 1886. Archibald took over 29-31 Stevenson Street in August 1887, 225-227 Gallowgate in August 1881, 69 Graeme Street now Bell Street in August 1887, 1-3 New Street / 2 Well Street, Calton in August 1887. David took over 204-206 Saracen Street in June 1883, 12 Stirling Street now Blackfriar Street in August 1887, 479 Bellgrove Street in August 1887, 419 Argyle Street / 95 Carrick Street in August 1887.

The Graham family ran this busy local in Possil until the 1930s. The licence was then transferred to James McAulay who occupied these premises for 30 years.

In 1967 Tennent Caledonian Breweries took control of the pub, the licensee was then John MacAdam, who was well known in the pub for years.

Standard Inn old

The Standard during the 1930s.

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The Saracen

March 22, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

248 Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow. G22 5ER. Tel: 01413368053.

Saracen

The Saracen Bar. 1991.

There has been a pub on this site since 1874, owned by Thomas Galloway, the licensee was then James Galloway who ran the pub until 1902 paying an annul rent of £160.

In 1907 Alexander Smart was licence holder, he ran the pub until 1938, he also ran two other pubs in the city the Red Lion in New City Road, Robert Galloway’s old premises and Galloway’s in West Nile Street.

Filed Under: S, Saracen Street, SaracenStreet Tagged With: The Saracen

The Hawthorn Bar

January 25, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

345 Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow.

Hawthorn Old

The Hawthorn Bar. 1956.

The Hawthorn Bar situated at the corner of Hawthorn Street and Saracen Street. During WW2 this was an old eating house run by Mrs Sarah O’Neil. It was opened as a public house in 1956 by Peter C Byrne, the new bar and lounge was fitted out in the most modern manner, the decor throughout was in oak and walnut paneling on the walls with wallpaper on the upper parts. The lounge had a new cocktail bar in walnut and sycamore with a recessed gantry. The bar and gantry shelves were made from formica. Separating the bar and lounge was a large decorative window, the gantry in the public bar had peach tinted mirrors with concealed flood lighting.

The old premises were demolished in the early 1970s, Mr Byrne then removed to a brand new public house in nearby Bardowie Street in the heart of a housing scheme, naming it the New Hawthorn Bar.

Peter was a director of the Glasgow and District Licensed Trade Association and a convener for the Possilpark Ward of the Association he was also a member of the Glasgow Local Veto Committee.

Hawthorn interior

Interior view of the Hawthorn Bar. 1956.

Byrne

Left to right Mr B D Dougan, New Royal Oak, Nitshill, Mr D M Ferguson, MacKinlay-McPherson, Mr W Byrne, Hawthorn Bar, Mr G Maxwell, Scottish Brewers Ltd. 1962.

Byrne1

Left to right Mr J J Ferguson, Ferguson’s Bar’s Market Street and Redan Street, Mr J Hurrel, Royal Bar, Gallowgate and Mr Peter C Byrne, Hawthorn Bar. 1962.

Interior of the New Hawthorn Bar 1974

The opening of the New Hawthorn Bar, Bardowie Street, 1974. Left to right Peter C Byrne, Dixie Deans (Celtic,) comedian Chic Murray, Johnnie Hamilton (Rangers,) Mr W Byrne and Mrs Peter Byrne.

Mr. Peter C. Byrne, well-known and popular Glasgow licensee, has opened spacious new premises, the New Hawthorn Bar, at Bardowie Street, replacing his former premises, the Hawthorn Bar, Saracen Street.

The new premises, consisted of a public bar and a lounge bar, have accommodation for 300 patrons. Mr. Byrne is a director of the Glasgow and District Licensed Trade Association and convener for the Possilpark Ward of the Association. He is also a member of the Glasgow Local Veto Committee. 1974.

image of James McDevitt, J Boyle and P Byrne with their wives 1975.

Left to right James McDevitt of the Killearn Bar; John Boyle of Dixon Blazes; and Peter Byrne of the New Hawthorn Bar. 1975.

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In the News 1974…

Glasgow Vintners 1974

Pictured at the recent Glasgow Vintners function in the Bellahouston Hotel are (above) Mr. & Mrs. H. Dougan, the Glen Bar: Mrs. & Mr. J. Deery, The Inn, Lambhill; Mrs. M. Byrne, The New Hawthorn; and Mr. W. Lochhead, United Rum Merchants.

New Hawthorn Bar

The New Hawthorn Bar. 2003.

Filed Under: H, Saracen Street, SaracenStreet

Possil Bar

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan 3 Comments

314 Saracen Street, Possil Park, Glasgow. G22 5LA. Demolished.

Image of the Possil Bar with children posing outside Saracen Street corner of Mansion Street
Possil Bar. 1920s.

Many who live in Possil Park will remember this old pub as the Crusader or Williamson’s. It sat at the corner of Saracen Street and Mansion Street. Some people get mix-up with this public house and the Saracen Bar!

There has been a pub on this site since 1880 run by Robert Stewart. Mr Stewart lived at 333 Farnie Terrace in Maryhill. He continued to serve the locals here until 1896. The licence was then transferred to wine and spirit merchant George Williamson. George lived at 185 Saracen Street, a great place to live then and in close proximity of his businesses which also included premises at the corner of Possil Road and Craighall Road, many will remember this old pub as the Possil Bar.

Mr Williamson continued as licensee until 1934. The pub was then taken over by John Clark, he continued to run the business until the 1960s. Many will remember one of the last licensees’ Mr John Macadam.

Do you have any memories of this old pub. If so please get in touch.

Facts…
Licence Holders…
1882 Robert Stewart.
1897 George Williamson.
1935 John Clark.
1970 John Macadam.

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Filed Under: P, Saracen Street, SaracenStreet Tagged With: Crusader, George Williamson, John Clark, John MacAdam, Mansion Street, Possil Bar, Possilpark, Pubs in Possilpark, Robert Stewart, Saracen Street, The Possil Bar

The Brother’s.

November 11, 2016 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

281 Saracen Street, Glasgow. G22 5JX. Tel: 0141 336 8053.

The Brother’s Bar. 1991.

This bar has a shorter name now of Bros.

Formerly known as the Bowman Bar. This was once the Avon Picture Hall.

Thanks to Pat Mitchell of Hamiltonhill.

The lounge at the back of “The Brother’s” bar is called “The Avon.” a reminder of the Avon Picture Hall.

Do you know anything about this pub? If so please leave a comment.

END.

Filed Under: B, Saracen Street, SaracenStreet Tagged With: Bowman Bar, Bros, Brother's, Saracen Street, The Avon

Balmore Bar.

November 9, 2016 by John Gorevan 1 Comment

251 Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow. G22 5JY. Tel: 0141 347 1677.

Balmore Bar. 1991.

Balmore Bar was established in 1880 by publican William F Russell. William Frederick Russell was born in Gonerbyhill, Grantham, Linconshire, he came to Glasgow for a holiday and fell in love with the city and made it his home. He was employed by John MacLachlan of G & J MacLachlan Ltd as a barman, he soon made it to general manager of the firm. He left to start business on his own at the Balmore Bar in 1880 and took over the Gushet House in New City Road in 1889, this pub became well known as the Queens Cross, situated at the gushet of Maryhill road and Garscube Road. During his stay he only had 2 managers George Barnet and after his death John Grant took his position. William Russell died in 1911 leaving an estate valued at £12,839, 10 shillings and 1 pence.

Balmore Bar. 1937.

In the NEWS 1978…

Gun Raid On City Pub…

Detective Constable Clark of Saracen CID is appealing for witnesses to an assault and robbery which happened at the Balmore Bar in Saracen Street on Friday, March 3 1978.

Two men, aged between 25-30 entered the premises threatening the staff with what appeared to be a gun and made off with a large sum of money. The suspects are described as follows:-

1/ Male, 5ft 7in-8in, average build, collar length dark straight hair, thin face with heavy growth and wearing a dark jacket and open neck shirt.

2/ Male, stocky build, dirty fair hair balding, wearing 3/4 length light coloured coat.

Detective Constable Clark said, I would appreciate any information which would help to identify these two men, so if you have any information whatsoever which would help in my inquiries please contact me at Saracen CID.

Facts…

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If so please contact us and we will review your comments.
Licence Holders.
1977-1965 Archibald L Watson.
1960 Robert Ward.
1955 R Baird.
1952-1937 George Haxton.

1927-1905 J & G MacLachlan.

1902-1880 William F Russell.

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END.

Filed Under: B, Saracen Street, SaracenStreet Tagged With: Balmore Bar, Saracen Street, William F Russell

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