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E Smyth

January 16, 2017 by John Gorevan 4 Comments

267 Lawmoor Street, Gorbals, Glasgow.

Edward Smyth took this old pub over in the late 1950s.

Up until the 1930s Lawmoor Street was called South Wellington Street and the pub sat at the corner of Cumberland Street.

In 1890 Irishman Daniel McMenemy owned this pub he sold it on to Louis Flanangan another Irishman. The Gorbals like the Gallowgate had many Irish publican’s, and to pass it on or sell it to another from the same part of Ireland was not unusual.

When the Gorbals was flattened by the bulldozers, some of the publican’s removed to other parts of the city, Eddie took over the Anvil Inn, Smithycroft Road in 1960.

Mr Smyth was president of the Glasgow Vintners and a member of the Vintners Golf Club.

March 1971, Glasgow Vintners honour St. Patrick’s Day. Left to right Mrs. J Flynn, Mr Eddie Smyth, president, Miss Roberta Reid of Aer Lingus with her basket of shamrocks, Canon McGuckin, Administrator, St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Mrs. E Smyth and J Flynn, senior vice-president.

Glasgow Vintners 1971, Mr J Flynn, Mrs. Flynn, Mrs. and Bailie W S T Park, Mrs. Smyth and E Smyth.

Group of Glasgow Vintners Golf Club, 1969, with Eddie Smyth 4th on the left. Also included in the photograph is Mr Raymond Strain, A McDonald, J Boyle, J Devlin, J Kennedy, C Sweeney, P McGhee, F Carr, J Murphy, H McLaughlin and Peter Smith.

The Glasgow Vintners Golf Club annual dinner and dance presentation of prizes in the Eagle Lodge, Bishopbriggs. 1970. Left to right Charles Sweeney, Arlington Bar (Captain’s Prize); Jack Devlin, Oxford Tavern(Cantrell & Cochrane Cup); John Boyle, Waverley Bar (Queen Anne Trophy); T Ferry, Alamo Bar, Paisley (Silver Stag and Club Championship); Hugh McLaughlin, Ascot Bar (Dunn & Moore Coronation Cup); Peter Smith, Shedden’s Bar (Skol Cup); Bill Martin, Calypso Bar (Vintners Tankard); Eddie Smyth, Anvil Inn (The Younger Putter); Ian Kennedy, Molls Mire (The Brady Trophy).)

Eddie Smyth with Archbishop Scanlon. 1970.

The Glasgow Vintners marked their golden jubilee dinner dance in the Bellahouston Hotel, Glasgow. The gathering was presided over by Mr. E. Smyth, president. The principal guest was Archbishop James Donald Scanlon. The guests also included Mr. C. M. F. Ewing, president of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association.

The Dunrobin

January 8, 2017 by John Gorevan 2 Comments

145 George Street, Glasgow. Demolished.

Interior image of the Dunrobin Bar with barmen 1947 — Dunrobin Bar. 1947.

To read the full history of the Dunrobin Click here.

The Dunrobin Bar opened in 1931. The new owner was John W Fraser served the locals until his death in 1945. His son Ian W Fraser then took over and made some alterations.

Image of Mr Ian W Fraser 1947 — Ian W Fraser. 1947.

Thanks to Gavin L Cutler for the following email…

Hi John, I just found your site and was browsing old haunts from when I was a post grad student in Glasgow.

I was at Strathclyde (Physics Dept) and one of our favourite haunts was the Dunrobin on George Street. My enduring memory is that the draught Tennent’s lager was fantastic, way better than anywhere else (at least to the taste buds of an English bitter drinker who usually stuck to Guinness in Glasgow- sorry if that’s sacrilege.)

Anyway I think the Dunny was demolished in about 1986, but we rescued the 20ft name board from the site and stuck it up in the John Anderson Building of Strathclyde Uni, on Rottenrow (Top Floor Common Room). I have no idea if it’s still there as I left Glasgow in 1989 (sadly.) The Dunny was a great wee bar with snug seating and frequent sing-songs. A proper pub. We got temporarily banned for singing The Wild Rover, which must have upset somebody’s sensibilities! Happy memories. You haven’t enjoyed a Glasgow pub until you’ve been barred from it… Cheers….

Do you remember this old pub? if so please leave a comment.

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Dunchattan Arms

January 8, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

247 Duke Street, Glasgow. Demolished.

Exterior image of the Dunchattan Arms Duke Street 1960s. — Dunchattan Arms. 1960s.

Duke Street with the Dunchattan Arms on the left hand side.

There has been a public house on this site since the 1860s. Spirit merchant Thomas Stewart was proprietor then. In 1875 well known wine and spirit merchant James Dewar was licensee, he also had pubs at 48 Commerce Street, 227 Cowcaddens, 225 New City Road, 1 Port Dundas Road and 27 West Russell Street.

During the early part of the 1890s Donald Cameron wine merchant ran this successful pub. He lived nearby at 233 Duke Street.

On 13th April 1899 Alfred Ernest Howard took over the licence paying an annul rent of £75.00.

The pub closed down for a while during the First World War after Daniel Stewart ran the pub. However the premises were opened up again and was successfully operated by publican Donald MacDonald, he also owned a great pub at 39-41 Scotia Street. Donald ran the two pubs until the 1950s.

Many will still remember Michael Scanlan who ran the pub in the 1960s when the photograph above was taken.

In 1972 Edward John Barnes was running the pub for the brewers, he was also licencee of 115b-115c West Nile Street (Iron Horse) and a pub at 26-30 Cottar Street. Mr Barnes was one of the last licensee’s to run the pub before it was demolished in the 70s.

Some of the principal office-bearers of the Glasgow Licensed Trade Defence Association photographed on the occasion of their annual outing to St Andrews. Included in the group are Mr James Denholm, president, and Mrs Denholm; Mr P B Jackson, vice-president, and Mrs Jackson; Mr Archibald McNiven, vice-president, and Mrs McNiven; Mr Peter Pirie, Mr John Holmes, Mr Kenneth McLean and Mrs McLean, Mr Michael Scanlan, secretary of the Glasgow Vintners Association, and Mrs Scanlan; Mr P at McKay, Mrs McGinlay, Mrs J Young, Mrs Gray, Mrs D Menzies. July 1935.

Do you remember this old pub? if so please leave a comment.

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Scottish Vintner’s Co

January 8, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

3 Stewart Street, Glasgow.

Situated at the corner of Stewart Street and Ann Street.

To read the full history of the Scottish Vintner’s Co. Check out our book here.

Scottish Vintner’s Co. 1960s.

In 1892 the proprietor was a gentleman called Samuel G Howard.

Mr Samuel G Howard. 1892.

Scottish Vintner’s on the far right 1960s.

The Overflow

January 8, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

67 Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow. G3 8RF. Tel: 01413344197.

The Overflow. 1991.

There has been a pub on this site since 1888. Landlady Janet Sharpe served the public here and sold the business to well known publican Archibald Brown. To read more on Mr Brown and his pubs click here.

The pub is called Dr Thirsty’s Ale House.

Dr Thirsty’s Ale House. 2007.

The “Semi-Retirement” of Mr. David Main (right), of the Stirling Castle and Overflow bars in Glasgow, was marked by the presentation to him of a pewter Guinness goblet, engraved with David’s own signature under that was Guinness. Presenting the goblet is Mr. Jack Bailie (left), area manager for Guinness in the West of Scotland. In centre is Mr. Andrew Main.

The Viking Bar. Queen’s Bar.

January 8, 2017 by John Gorevan 1 Comment

33 Queen Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow. G73 1JP. Tel: 0141 647 5155.

Exterior image of the Viking Bar Queen Street Rutherglen 1991 — The Viking. 1991.

William Miller was born in Rutherglen, his father for many years conducted a bakery business in conjunction with a licensed house in the Burgh. The shop was very popular and the pies which he served became a notable feature of the establishment. William Miller served his apprenticeship with his father in the bakery trade. When his father died his mother took over the running of this thriving business, William then took around 1888 and acquired a new licence for premises at the corner of King Street and Queen Street in 1894.

Image of Mr William Miller 1902 — Mr William Miller. 1902.

William then severed his connection with the bakery trade to devote his time to his new public house. William stayed in the same house for 48 years afterwards moving to Jedburgh Terrace, Rutherglen. Mr Miller loved bowling gaining many trophies for his efforts, he was a member of the Rutherglen Bowling Club, a member of the local Curling Club. In the trade he was a member of the Benevolent Institution a life member of two masonic lodges no.116 and no347., he was also an honorary member of the Rutherglen Fleshers, Free Gardeners of the British Order, Member of the Eastern Merchants Society and if this was not enough for him, in his spare time he loved to fly the doe’s (pigeon’s,) and was a dog lover.

Another well known publican to own this pub was Robert Williamson who took over the licence in 1931. Mr Williamson’s son Robert took over the running of the pub and added a new lounge bar in 1957. The pub was called the Queen’s Bar and the Viking Lounge.

A few years ago I was in the pub just before it was refurbished, the name above the door has now changed to Dr. Gorman’s, the lady serving drinks behind the bar is Mrs Williamson daughter of Robert Williamson. The pub is not in the Williamson family any more but she has insisted on staying on serving the locals, so the family connection is still there.

Left to right Mrs C Williamson, Robert Williamson, R Young and M Williamson licensee.

Update 2008…

The Pub is now called Dr. Gorman’s.

Exterior image of Dr Gorman's Bar, Queen Street Rutherglen 2008. — Dr. Gorman’s. 2008.

Exterior image of Dr Gorman's Queen Street Rutherglen 2008 — Dr. Gorman’s. 2008.

Do you known anything about this old Rutherglen pub? If so please leave a comment.

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