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The Cosy Corner

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan 1 Comment

511 New Keppochhill Road, Glasgow.

In the early part of the 1870s Mr David Henderson wine and spirit merchant was landlord of this public house, although under a different name the pub was a thriving business. Mr Henderson also owned another pub on Clyde Street, Port Dundas. When he passed away his wife took over the business around 1880. By this time she was living a few door down from the pub on New Keppochhill Road as it was then called.

In 1892 the licensee was James McIntyre who formerly traded from Stockwell Street for years, he continued serving the locals here until the turn of the new century. Mr Maltman then took over the pub, however in 1916 his wife Mariann became licensee, this may had been due to the fact that he went to fight for his country during the First World War. Marian was still in the pub after the war.

Many people living today may remember the Morrison family who owned the pub from the 1930s until the 1960s when the pub was closed down. William Morrison ran the pub during the 30s and Jeanie Morrison was here in the swinging 60s.

Do you remember this old Pub? If so please leave a comment.

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The Coronation Bar

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan 1 Comment

570 Rutherglen Road, Gorbals, Glasgow. G5 0EW. Demolished.

Image of the Coronation Bar — Coronation Bar. 1960s.

There had been a public house on this sit since 1880. The first licensee was W Whyte & Co., wine and spirit merchants. Mr Whyte lived nearby at Louden Villa, Caledonia Road.

The business was taken over by Andrew McWilliam in 1885. Wine and Spirit Merchant Mr McWilliam ran a very successful business having five licensed premises including 4 Clyde Place, 16-18 Maxwell Street, 12 Bridge Street and 64 East Howard Street now just Howard Street.

Andrew McWilliam was part of a family of Wine and Spirit Merchants. The founder of the business was John & James McWilliam who had premises at 3a – 5 Stirling Street (now Blackfriar Street), many will know this popular bar as the Strathduie Bar. John and James traded under the title of J. & J. McWilliam.

James McWilliam was a prominent figure in the Scottish Licensed Trade he also owned another pub in West Street at the corner of 64 Clyde Place, and a licensed grocers business in Queen Street. Mr McWilliam was a member of the Parliamentary and Managing Committee of the Scottish Licensed Trade Defence Committee.

In 1899 the McWilliam family which included Alexander, Andrew, and James between them were in charge of 10 public houses., Alexander McWilliam was in charge of Samuel Dow’s public houses at 54-58 Mitchell Street, 1157-59 Pollokshaws Road at Kilmarnock Road and 226 Great Western Road.

Andrew McWilliam was licensee at 570 Rutherglen Road, 4 Clyde Place, 12 Bridge Street, 16-18 Maxwell Street and 64 East Howard Street.

James and John McWilliam had pubs at 1 West Street 64 Clyde Place and 3a-5 Stirling Street. James and John traded under the title of J & J McWilliam.

Andrew McWilliam owned some of the busiest pubs in the city including premises at 12 Bridge Street, 4 Clyde Place, 16-18 Maxwell Street, 18-22 Canon Street, 46 South Coburg Street, 382 Argyle Street and 64 East Howard Street.

The pub was taken over by Henry Reid in 1904. Henry Reid had a son William who became a partner in the business and traded as Henry Reid & Son, Henry also owned a pub at 16 Bridgeton Cross. William became one of the trustees and licensee of these premises when Henry passed away in 1911. William was also licensee for premises at 16 Bridgeton Cross. William continued in the these Gorbals premises until 1934.

Image close-up of Reid's Bar Rutherglen Road — Reid’s Bar.

Reid’s Bar, corner of 477 Caledonia Road and 570 Rutherglen Road. c 1912.

The licence was then taken over by Andrew Ross. Mr Ross was also trustee of Samuel Dow’s premises at 226 Great Western Road, 242 Clyde Street and his own pub at 160 Woodlands Road. Andrew Ross was living at Edenbank, 698 Clarkston Road, Netherlee. Andrew Ross gave up this pub just before the Second World War.

Matthew A McClure then took over. Matthew traded he until the 40s, followed by Alexander A McArthur.

One of the most well-known publicans from the 1960s was Donald A MacLean, he was licensee until the pub was pulled down by the City Council Redevelopment Scheme. Donald secured another pub 500 yards from the Coronation Bar and called it the Phoenix.

Do you remember this old Pub? If so please leave a comment.

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The Corinthian

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

191 Ingram Street, Glasgow. G1 1DA. Tel: 0141 552 1101.

Image of the Corinthian Ingram Street Glasgow — Corinthian.

The Corinthian is one of Glasgow’s high class venues. It caters for Weddings, Meetings, Seminars, Office Parties you name it Corinthian will go out and make your night a night to remember. Food is first class too, with a fabulous menu. Click here for their website.

Image of the interior of the Corinthian Club — Corinthian Club.

Do you have any memories of the Corinthian? If so please leave a comment.

Curlers Bar

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

8 Crown Street, Gorbals, Glasgow. G5. Demolished.

Image of Walter Buchanan proprietor of the Curlers Bar 8 Crown Street, Gorbals 1902 — Mr Walter Buchanan. 1902.

In 1877 well-known wine and spirit merchant William Cook acquired a licence for this small public house. Over the years many Glasgow publican tried their hand at making a good living out of this pub.

William Cook left in 1882 and another publican called James Hannah then took over and lasted less than two years, like his predecessors left without making much money.

In 1885 William Cahill took over, William lived nearby at 10 Apsley Place with his family. Mr Cahill served the locals here until 1888.

Yet another publican took over the licence, he was William Campbell, maybe this William had better luck than the other. But he only lasted less than a year.

John Gray then took over in 1890. John had another public house at 97 Rottenrow and lasted a bit longer in the pub. Mr Gray paid an annul rent of £70 and sold up in 1901.

On 19th May 1902 Walter Buchanan took over the running of the business. Walter had no luck either as he sold up two years afterwards.

The other licensee to run this pub was D B Rodger and M Quinn before the pub was closed down and demolished in 1908.

Do you remember any of the old Pubs in the Gorbals? If so please leave a comment.

William Cook.

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

226-228 Main Street, Cambuslang. G72 7EN. Tel: 0141 641 2407.

Image of William Cook's Bar Cambuslang — William Cook.

In 1880 William Cook acquired a licence to well wines, spirits, and beer from these premises and called it “The Black Bull.” Another member of his family James Cook also acquired a licence, his pub was James Cook Wine & Spirit Merchant, Main Street.

William Cook’s public house was called the Black Bull and sat at the corner of Main Street and West Coats Road. The large white building was William Eadie’s property. Mr Eadie went on to own a large pub on that site which is now called Finlay’s.

This is what the pub looks like today…

Image of the Black Bull Main Street Cambuslang 2012 — The Black Bull. 2012.

Do you remember any of the old Pubs in Cambuslang? If so please leave a comment.

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James Cook

January 2, 2017 by John Gorevan Leave a Comment

Main Street, Cambuslang.

James Cook Wine & Spirit Merchant, Main Street in the centre of the image.

Image of James Cook's public house Main Street Cambuslang early 1900s — James Cook’s Bar. c1900.

In 1880 James Cook acquired a licence to sell wines, spirits and beer at a new pub on Main Street, Cambuslang. At the same time there was a William Cook who also took on a public house on Main, this old pub was known as the Black Bull.

Do you remember any of the old pubs in Cambuslang? If so please leave a comment.

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