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Deans Bar

January 8, 2017 by John Gorevan 15 Comments

821 Shettleston Road, Shettleston, Glasgow. G32 7NR. Closed.

Image of Deans Bar 1897 — Deans Bar. 1897.

John B Deans bar. The address then was 39 Main Street Shettleston. Note the wooden shutters on the windows. The sign on the window is for Tennents Lager.

Effingham Deans opened this pub in 1875 and living at 33 Main Street, Shettleston. Effingham Deans has been trading as a vintner in Glasgow since 1835 at 80 Trongate.

John B Deans Shettleston Road 1902 — John B Deans. 1902.

John B Deans refurbished the bar in 1902.

In the News 1953…

Group image with Effie Deans 1953 — Effingham Deans. 1953.

Mr Effingham Deans, a well-known licence-holder in Shettleston, Glasgow, and his son, Mr John B. Deans, figured in the rink representing Shettleston Burns Club which recently won the McLennan Trophy, a bowling cup awarded in an annual contest open to all Burns Clubs in Scotland. The presentation of the trophy, pictured here, took place in Sandyhills Bowling Club. 1953.

Interior image of Deans Bar 1960s opening of the off sales — Opening of the off sales 1960s.

In the early 1960s the Deans family extended their premises to the shop next door and made it their new family department (Off Sales.) At the opening was John B Deans, Effingham Deans and Rangers footballer William (Willy) Woodburn. The local women, children and men queued up inside and out to get a glimpse of the big man.

Do you know any of the locals here?

Interior of Deans Bar opening of the off sales 1960s — Opening of the Off Sales. 1960s.

Image of Willie Woodburn Rangers F.C. at the opening of Deans Bar Off Sales 1960s — Opening of Off Sales. 1960s.

Image og the interior of the opening of the Off Sales at Deans Bar 1960s — Opening of the Off Sales. 1960s.

From left to right are Barman, John B Deans, Willie Woodburn and Effie Deans.

Image of Willie Woodburn and Effingham Deans 1960s — Willie Woodburn and Effie Deans. 1960s.

Wedding image of Irene Deans and father John B Deans 1970 — Irene and father John B Deans. 1970.

Miss Irene Deans with father John B Deans. 1970.

Miss Irene Deans, grand daughter of Effingham Deans, Shettleston Road, well-known Glasgow publican who has held a licence for 53 years, leaves for her wedding to Norman Whitelaw with her father John B Deans. The reception was in the St. Enoch Hotel. 1970.

Image of Shettleston Road with Deans bar and Town Tavern 1960s — Shettleston Road. 1960s.

Shettleston Road with Deans Bar in the background and the Town Tavern on the right. 1960s.

Image of John B Deans Shettleston Road 1960s — John B Deans. 1960s.

Deans Bar 1960s.

Image of Deans Bar 1991 — Deans Bar. 1991.

Image of Deans Bar Shettleston Road 2005 — Deans Bar. 2005.

Image of Deans Bar Shettleston Road 2011 — Deans Bar. 2011.

Image of Deans Bar Shettleston 2011 — Deans Bar. 2011.

The last time I passed this pub there was a sign above the door TO LET.

Its a shame Deans bar is now closed for good. A public house that has been here for well over a hundred years. Deans was once a family name in the east end of the city.

Do you remember Deans Bar? If so please leave a comment.

The Cottage Bar

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan 1 Comment

875 Shettleston Road,Shettleston, Glasgow. G32 7NR. Tel: 0141 778 3859.

The Cottage Bar. 1991.

The Cottage Bar sits at the corner of Shettleston Road and Darleith Street in the East End of the city of Glasgow.

This very old Shettleston hostelry has been here since the early 1800s to read more on the history of the Cottage you can purchase Old Glasgow Pubs Volume 2 coming soon.

The Cottage Bar. 2005.

Postcard view of Shettleston Road with Gilchrist’s Tavern on the left.

Another view of the Cottage Bar with the old Tramcars. 1961.

One of the owner’s of the Cottage Bar was a gentleman called Mirrless Chassels, he owned licensed premises at 22 Elder Street, “The Vine Bar,” Govan and “The Govan Arms,” 783-85 Govan Road and 574 Govan Road many will remember this old pub as the Three Ell’s Bar.

The Cottage Bar. 2011.

Thomas Waddell’s Vaults. 1897.

The Waddell family owned this very old pub for many years.

Do you have any memories of this old Pub? If so please leave a comment.

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The Barn Club.

November 11, 2016 by John Gorevan 4 Comments

903 Shettleston Road, Glasgow. G32 7NU.

The Barn Club. 2017.

In the NEWS 1972…

New Club in Shettleston.

A Cinema, Catholic Church, bingo hall, dancing school, these are just some of the purposes the building at 903 Shettleston Road has served in its 70 years long history. Last Thursday it opened its doors for yet another purpose, a special club.

Interior view. 1972.

The Premier Cinema was opened in August 1912 by George Urie Scott. The Premier Cinema closed it’s doors in 1948.

But few of the people who have visited the premises before could have recognised them. A big renovation scheme was carried out and the new decor is very modern and befitting the name of the club, The Barn Social Club. Club secretary Mr. John Foley told me that the club came about as an amalgamation of several other organisations and local clubs which have now closed.

The Barn offers something to please all its members from dancing to dominoes. The administration is carried out by a committee of 12 and the president is local man Mr. Frank Deeney. Memberships costs a modest £1.50 a year and couples are encouraged to join. “The Barn is a man and wife club, says Mr. Foley.

Although the members have been enjoying the facilities of their club for six days now, the official opening won’t be until after the New Year. But it promises to be a star spangled occasion with lots of celebrities being invited along. Already the committee have some star guests in mind, but their names are still top secret. As well as guest artists there is a resident band Second Sound, who are already great favourites.

Members have plenty of opportunities to visit The Barn. It’s opened Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Then there’s the Wednesday bingo session and a ladies only night on Tuesdays.

Advert from 1972.

Do you have any memories of the Cinema or the Barn Club? If so please leave a comment.

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