Edit What do you know about Easterhouse?
It was the early 1950's when building of the government assisted housing scheme started - with the aim of providing better housing for the people of the east end living in sub-standard conditions.
The current population (based on the 2001 census) was 26,495, of which 96.85% were born in Scotland. 172 people or 0.63% of this population were born outside Scotland, making it the lowest number of people born outside of Scotland in the whole of Scotland.
The remains of Iron Age Crannogs were found in Bishop Loch, dating from around 700 BC by an archaeological dig in 1898.
The Bishops of Glasgow were granted the land on which much of modern Easterhouse was built when the church of Glasgow was elevated into a bishopric in the 1100s. The remains of the bishop of Glasgow's country palace have been revealed by archaeologists from the West of Scotland Archaeology Service next to Bishops Loch (an SSI) at Lochwood.
The Forestry Commission administers land around Easterhouse under the name 'Bishops Estate', thus maintaining a link to the medieval bishops.
The far western and far northern part of modern day Easterhouse are believed to have been administered by the prebends of Barlanark, called the 'Lands of Provan' but the boundaries of this has never been accurately defined.
The fifteenth century mansion house, Provan Hall is a reminder of this ecclesiastical Pre-Reformation Papal administration.
The southern and eastern parts of the area, Bartiebeath, Blairtummock, Dungeonhill, Easterhouse, Hallhill, Netherhouse and Commonhead were also part of the Bishopric although granted by Malcolm IV to the Monks of Newbattle a little after 1162 in an un-named charter by permission of Bishop Herbert of the See of Glasgow.
The lands remained under the monks until 1268 when Bishop John de Cheyan redeemed the 'lands along the Clud' (Clyde) called Kermyl (Carmyle) - most of the area now comprising modern Easterhouse were included in this grant - to sustain three chaplains to 'minister for the salvation of the Bishop's soul and also for the souls of all the faithful deceased'
The village of Easterhouse was built to the south of a farm of that name, in the immediate area where Easterhouse railway station stands. The village was bounded to the north by the Monkland canal and to the south, almost continuously with, the village of Swinton.
Easterhouse farm was opposite (to the east) to the farm called Westerhouse.
Allthough I now stay in Barlanark area I lived in Easterhouse for some years and { enjoy reading the history of the area, I wonder if anyone can tell me about the mansionhouse that once was in the park in Barlanark. I believe there is a little ghost story about it. Can anyone help? Peter Sloway
Having moved to Easterhouse in 1959 when it was still mainly fields and woods Ihave seen massive changes over the years. With the new Fort shopping centre and the revamped swimming pool and Bridge library complex as well as all the new housing developments in Garthamlock and Ruchazie it has become a more pleasant and diverse place to live. I just hope people would stop knocking the place and concentrate on the positive aspects of the area
Steven I totally agree with you. I lived in Ruchazie in the 60s and everytime I go back when im on holiday from Toronto I can't believe the change and not for the better. Even the old Chapel St Maria Gorettie's is looking a bit worse for wear.
FRANK BARCLAY I WAS BORN AND BRED IN EASTERHOUSE ALWAYS THOUGHT I WANTED TO LEAVE, SO I'V STAYED IN ROYSTON, SHAWLANDS RUCHAZIE AND GATESHEAD BUT ALWAYS SEEM TO RETURN TO EASTERHOUSE. AND NOW I HAVE MY OWN FLAT AT 33 THIS IS MY 1ST EVER HOUSE OF MY OWN IN EASTERHOUSE AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH AND LOVE READING AND LEARNING ABOUT EASTERHOUSE
Frank its so refreshing to hear someone being positive about Easterhouse,I lived in Ruchazie before moving to Toronto and i know Easterhouse well as thats where my best friend lived ,Easterhouse rd, back in the 60s ,all those estates in that area where great places to grow up, I only have happy memories of my time there,
My cousin and her family lived in Easterhouse at 729 Westerhouse road they were called Pickering one of her boys Mark played for Morton football team. I went to visit her from time to time and i liked Easterhouse i liked the people. They moved to Stevenson Nr Saltcoats sadly my cousin died a few years ago but the family done well growing up in Easterhouse. June Gibson
June in the early 60s Easterhouse was a great place as were all those schemes in that area sadly things have changed,
I live and have lived in Easterhouse all my life and I would not change it for the world. I have lived and learned a lot in Easterhouse, things they don't teach you in school! Long live Easterhoose!!
John it's nice to hear someone being so positive. When I was home last yr I had a wee drive around Easterhouse, had a tear in my eye thinking of the good old days.
Elaine says: I no longer live in easterhouse but have very happy memories going to primary school. I pop up now and again and still see faces I remember, my education in easterhouse has led me on quite a successful career.
I grew up on Kiltearn road and attended Wellhouse primary school in the early-mid 60's. Anyone else go there?
Well I stayed in easterhouse for 25 years, moved away in 1995. I would never go back, I did like it but not any more. David Mitchell.
My family was one of the first to be able to choose their house. It was in Wellhouse Cresecent, and I attended Wellhouse Primary School before my father went to work in the BMC in Bathgate and then sadly we moved to Blackburn W Lothian. I loved Wellhouse School it was brand new and we had great teachers. Sandy McKenna
Sandy, When did you go to Wellhouse Primary? I went from 1960 to 1967.
Hi Frank, I remember you, you were at no 6 I was at no 8.
I have lived in England for 30 years but was home at weekend for a visit and had a drive through kiltearn many changes. My school John ogilvie gone, sad
I grew up in Twinlaw St in 1970s to 1995. Yes it was a rough place but me and my friends spent almost all our time fishing and playing in the countryside. For many years I even had my stag night in 'pinnies' that's a small wooded area near Bishoploch. Seen many changes, when Thatcher came in, then the drugs, but I still have great life experiences due to my upbringing. Still drive around sometimes looking into the past.
We are students from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, studying for an MSc in Urban and Regional Planning. As part of our course, we are researching the level of consultation for City Plan 2 in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow. If you would like to help with this research which will be used by Glasgow City Council to try and improve their consultation processes within Easterhouse could you please answer these questions:
1. What are your perceptions of Easterhouse?
2. Do you actively take an interest in the future development of Easterhouse?
3. Before reading our brief definition of City Plan 2 stated above, were you aware of it?
4. Were you consulted on City Plan 2?
5. If yes, how and did you respond?
6. Do you know how to make comments to the City Council regarding the City Local Plan?
7. If consultation took place in Easterhouse, was feedback on the results made available?
8. If you were not consulted, would you have liked the opportunity to take part in the consultation process for City Plan 2?
9. If no, what can be done in the future to encourage you to take part in the consultation process? (for example, different consultation techniques such as making plans and/proposals easier to understand)
10. Have you been consulted on any other projects in Easterhouse?
11. If yes, what projects in particular?
12. What methods of consultation were used for these other projects?
13. Do you have any suggestions on how the City Council should engage the community more effectively
14. Do you feel overall that you have been given the opportunity to participate fully in the various local projects within Easterhouse?
I was in the first ever p3 class in Wellhouse 1958 when it first opened. This week sadly the school is closing . I spent a pleasant afternoon there yesterday. It was very nostalgic. I have taken a lot of photos. Would love to hear from anyone who atended same time as me . Moira Baxter.
I went on to teach in Rogerfield primary for 33 years. Have many friends who were my pupils. Easterhouse suffered greatly from its bad reputation thanks to publicity in the 60`s. I have always found the people of Easterhouse to be the salt of the earth. It has been reborn Im proud to have been "an Easterhoose Wain."
Moira Baxter
I moved to Easterhouse in 1956 and lived in Eddlewood Road, where they were still building houses round us,..... I remember when Eddlewood Road was a bus terminal for the 41 bus, we didn't have far to walk to get on it lol. .They were good times then everybody got on well with the neighbours. I also remember there was a telephone box there everyone used it...when it rang we would run to answer it ...shouting it's fur you mrs ????? I just wished I had a picture of Eddlewood Road showing the telephone box..... I also went to Wellhouse Primary in 1958. I went up to see it the other day with my friends, and it was sad to see it closed .... I loved growing up in Easterhouse, I would love to hear from anyone that lived in Eddlewood road at the same time as me...... Helen Shields
Sandra and Me
Moira Baxter Brown how about getting in touch with a Wicker now living in Glasgow.
PS. remember your coach trip and you made it to Orkney
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Helen Stewart: I was born 109 Easterhouse Road in 1959. My parents had moved from a single end on the London Road, my mother always said it was like moving to Buckingham Palace lol. I have nothing but great memories; if you fell out with one pal there were another 100 doors to knock on. I remember going to a park in Swinton at the back of some houses and being told by some mothers to "get back to yur ain bit." I know there's a lot going on but it broke my heart to see all the changes.
I lived in Canonbie Street in the Bishoploch area all my life and what a community. The people where good and always had mums and dads out playing games like hide n seek, rounders and other games, until the drugs came into the area and no one liked to even go by there paths. To me the police knew exactly what was going on but not brave enough to tackle it. What a waste of a great place. Take these things out and I'd bring my kids back to Easterhouse because I really enjoyed my upbringing andI know my kids would love it too.
Hi my name is June Doherty nee Stewart. I lived in Easterhoos as we called it and I attended St John Ogilvie. Wish I was still there now. Miss the old place. I am now 41.
Hi! I lived in Easterhouse in the 70s and attended WellHouse Primary! Fond memories of reading Angus Og then running back to school
Eileen Perriss: I lived in Easterhouse for most of my childhood, leaving when I was 13 to move to England. I was one of 5 children of Eileen and Reg Perriss. The community spirit was amazing and everyone knew everyone. I went to Easthall Primary School and Westwood Secondary. My best friend was Pauline Deanie who lived upstairs in the close. I worked on the Marchetti Vans with a friend called Karen McCullough even though we weren't old enough and had to keep sitting down whenever the police turned up to check the vans. My Mum worked in Griers Bar at one point and also the Co-op in the shopping centre.
We got the first tv in the street (Arnisdale Road) and I remember everyone in the street cramming in to our front room to see it being switched on. I will be 50 this year and although it was a poor and rough upbringing I wouldn't trade a day of it.
Trisha and I ( Cathie ) Hand, lived in Easterhouse Rd (102) the square.... We went to St Claire then St Leonards, lived there from 1962 - 1972. We now live in Canada and we are going home this year as a kind of nostaligic trip to visit our brother James who still lives in Easterhouse. We are really looking forward to seeing the Old and the New Easterhouse, look forward to any feedback that anyone has...
Irene Ferguson
I moved to Easterhouse from Maryhill tenements in 1959. I went to Blairtummock School - fond memories. thought we had knocked it off when I saw the bathroom, we didn't have to share it with other families. I lived in Aberdalgie Road.
Hi there, I was born in our house in Canonbie Street. Stayed there for about 21 years then moved to Carmyle. Would never let anyone bring Easterhouse down as to me that is where my heart is. Sharon Stephenson nee Inglis
Hi Sharon,
I remember your mum being pregnant with you and seeing you grow up I would have been about 11 at the time. My name is Carolyn Reardon used to be Eskdale, we lived right above you in 5, Canonbie Street. I used to hang around with your older sister Sandra and the other kids up the close. I live in New Zealand now and although I didn't like living there at the time, I look back and remember those days and often laugh. I went to Bishoploch Primary and then Lochend Sec. school. Say hi to your family from me God Bless You all...
Rina Rae I was brought up in Easterhouse. I had a really good time there, stayed in the Glengyre Street. When I was 14 I moved to Holland. In 1972 went to Bishhoploch Primary and Lochend Secondary
Hi my name is Anne Zwijas. I moved to Easterhouse in 1958, Easterhouse Road, and I now live in Aberdalgie Road. Have always been involved in the community and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me from St. Georges & St Peters Church or The Easterhouse Project. I have seen many changes in Easterhouse and will not let anyone say anythiang bad about it as there is good and bad in all areas of Glasgow.
Elizabeth Rees
I lived at Denmilne Street from 1960 to 71. Have nothing but fond memories of great friends and happy times.
Hi, Tracy Moreland here. I was born In Barlanark 1973, but moved to Bartiebeith Road in Easterhouse when I was months old. I'm told by my sisters I loved living there. I moved when I was about 14 to Aultmore Road and attended Wellhouse Primary. I'm sorry to hear it has closed down. I also attended Westwood Secondary. I moved away to Maryhill in Glasgow when I got married. I still live there now with my man and two kids.
Hi I went to Bishoploch then Lochend in the eighties.
Stayed on Lochend Rd at Dubton Path.
Great place to grow up.
Brian Taggart
I lived in Easterhouse in 1970. Remember some of our neighbours names but not much else. Arnisdale Road, Mrs Wiggins, Mrs charles and a few more.
Maria Mackenzie
I moved 58 Wellhouse Cresent from Inverness around 1973. I also went to Wellhouse Primary then Cranhill Secondary. I now live in Garrowhill but I can say growing up in Wellhouse was a experience I will not forget but now I don't feel part of that anymore it as changed and even though they have buit new homes I dont feel it has changed for the best. But my childhood and people I grew up with then were wonderful.
I practice taught at St. Leonards while attending Jordan Hill Teachers College in 1995. Sadly I heard that they closed it down. I learned a lot while I was there, I remember the staff being exceptional and the students although mischevious at times were honest and hard working. Cheers!
Hi all I was reading what everyone has said. I haven't been in Easterhouse for 12 years. I used to stay in Aberdalgie Road where the triangle was. Then I came back through Easterhouse yestarday and saw it had changed and there was a tear in my eye. The only memories I have was where I stayed in the shopping centre. From Tony
My name is Bernadette McArdle and I lived in 12 Buchlyvie Path. My auntie Mary Kelly lived at 3 Aberdalgie Rd, and my grannie and Granda Phillips lived in 95 Easterhouse Rd. I went there 2 years ago and was sad to see it was all demolished, now a piece of land where people walk their dogs. But I could still hear the sound of weins shouting 'Ma gonna' throw me a peice' My heart still lies in the back where I grew up. I now live in Crawley, West Sussex and if anybody wants to look me up I am on 'Facebook' Would love to hear from people who knew me.
Hi I am Agnes Neary and I grew up in Easterhuouse, Twinlaw Street. We had great times and loads of friends. My family all still stay there. I am in Tollcross 10years, but still miss the big E and the Cumbie YT> lol
Hi I lived in Eddlewood road. Our house looked onto the red phone box mentioned earlier by Helen Pulling. I started school at Easthall then went to Westwood. I had a Saturday job at the FineFare in the buywell, on the tills. My Nana and Uncle lived on Wardie Rd. I've got lots of good memories of that part of Easterhouse and the time I spent in Duntarvie Crescent where my Nana used to live. It's been a long time since I've been back.
Hi Stayed Auchingill Rd, looked out the window with Bishoploch and Gartloch right in front. What a view. Stayed from 68 to 91. Best place in the world very proud to say I came from Easterhouse
Hi there. I was living in 10 Wellhouse, went to Wellhouse Primary 76 on, then off to Cranhill for a bit, got shipped off to Wessy then Smithycroft ...... Gerry Miller
John Reilly Moved up to Eaterhouse in 1957, stayed in Banton Place, went to Wellhouse Prim for the 1st year then they opened Blessed John Ogilvie School. Then I went to St Gregory's Annexe which was down at Rigby St in Carntyne. It was good in the winter as we always used to get sent home, the toilets where always freezing up and the heating would pack up. After a year we got sent up to the main Greg which was next to the Dalriada Hotel. Married an Easterhouse girl Elaine Jamieson, who came from Myroch Place [Drummy land]. Also stayed in Barlanark Pl, and Kildermorie Rd. Worked from 1975 until 1979 in Gartcraig Garage. My local boozer was Greirs. Stay just outside Glasga now, but still see Easterhouse a lot.
Linda Corrigan: I moved to Easterhouse (1 Skelbo Place) when I was 2 years old in 1959 - left when I was about 10 to go and live on the west side of Glasgow. Over the years I have moved around a fair bit, but found myself coming back almost full circle to live only a stone throw from Easterhouse again. This wasn't really through choice, but it somehow felt like I was coming 'home'. It is incredible the changes - all the new houses. Almost unrecognisable from when I was a kid. I remember Frankie Vaughan coming to 'sort the place out' and the big excitement that caused! Never understood how this 'Englishman' thought he could make things better for us folks that lived there!!
My name Harry Stewart I lived in Easterhouse from the middle 50's to the70`s.
I lived in Bucklyvie St then moved to Wardie Road. I went to London Road Primary school and Onslow Drive secondary. I have fond memories of going to school on the steam train. If anyone remembers me. My email is hbstewart60@live.com
Although some of my childhood memories of Easterhouse were good there were more darker times in the 60's than some people are mentioning...
We lived along Langbar Cresent, and I attended Wellhouse primary. On any given evening we would watch from our front window many of the Easterhouse Tong gangs fight with the Barlanark BAR-L gang on Edinburgh road. The police would be running from the hail of stones and bricks that were thrown at them, afterwards we would hear the loud shouting and screaming through our closes where we lived as there were no doors affixed to the front or the rear of our buildings.
However, the main highlight of my stay there, was the building of a community centre and with the visit of a gentleman by the name of Frankie Vaughan. This was in my mind the the beginning and realization by local goverments, that Easterhouse could develop into a predominantly no-go-area. This was also supported by an article in the national newspaper claiming that Eaterhouse was the roughest, toughest, housing area in western Europe. It was then that Easterhouse would find the funding to change into what it is today.
It is great to see that Easterhouse is changing for the better, it always had an immense community spirit, when they were not fighting with you they were caring for you so it was a mixed bag of people alright, but on the whole a complete community of real people something that seems even to today that has endured the test of time.
And now the residents, old and new, are gaining more and more pride in their beloved Easterhouse, as well as they should, in my opinion, Easterhouse is probably one of the rare places in this world where once you have lived there, no matter where else you move to, you will always reserve a warm and sincere place in your heart to have been privileged at one time to be included as a member of the Easterhouse community.
That is something no-one ever forgets!
My name's Angela McKenzie, l moved into 21 Eddlewood Rd when l was about 3, and lived there until my own daughter was the same age. l went to John Ogilvie Primary and then onto St Gregory's Sec in Cranhill where l now live. Loads of great memories of growing up in Eddlewood, and l'm now doing a bit of a project on Easterhouse and Easthall in particular,
I googled EASTERHOUSE!!! Oh my god!!! Wheres my old house??? 107 Langbar cres!!!! Wheres my skool??? Wellhouse primary!!! Aaaaarrrggghhhh wheres my childhood???? Yeah I have the memories but where is it set in stone??? Born oct 1973, Wellhouse Primary 1 in 1978, then went to Whitehill Sec (Dennistoun) left Langbar Cres in 1986 moved to Whitehill St, Dennistoun. Anyone remember me? come find me on friends reunited for a chat! Axx
I lived in Easterhouse Kildermorie Road, all the old house are mosly down now, I have a lot of fond memories growing up there. I sometimes have a wee drive pass when I visit the Fort, but last time I did there was a lot of commotion down at sandwich Street, there was a young boy lying on the ground I think he had been stabbed. I'm afraid its not the place it used to be only last week there was a wee 17 year old stabbed I think at Anisdale Rd attempted murder I think, The bad boys were into glue sniffing when I was growing up, its a sad to see the decline.
Aye looking back through rose tinted glasses. What about no being able to walk along the street without the fear of being slashed or chibbed? that happened to me and I still have the scar, all the gangs, they were viscious, the lassies were worse. the shops at Lochdochart rd were like something from the third world. I would never go back to that place, no good old memories for me.
Anne Gribbin: I lived in Dunskaith Street at the bottom of Dungeonhill from birth in 1961 until my mum and dad left for a bigger house in 1973. I went to St Clare's primary and loved it. Still remember many names although have never met anyone again :(
Where we lived was surrounded by fields and only a short walk (in later years a chopper ride!!) by the farms took you to Drumpellior(sp) Loch.
Although young at the time I also remember crossing Rogerfiield playing parks and gangfights going on but I think they must have stopped when children and their mums went by because I don't remember ever being scared
I only live about 5 miles away now so every so often drive by the area
My name is Jacqueline Purse of no 2 Aberdalgie Rd, 1977 to 1984, I would love to find all of my friends from then, you all taught me well, all of youuuu. If you remember me, Anne, Annemarie, Yvonne, Margaret, get in touch x x x xx
Hi My name is Lorna McCairley I lived in Auchingill Rd 1959 My mum died in 1963, my dad Rab McCairley worked for the Glasgow Herald. I have an older brother Robert (Bobby) and sister Rena and Johny the baby, (now 50). I'm sure someone must have heard of us as my mum died in the woods surrounding the house where we lived and all the street was out looking for her as she was missing. My father found her body all very sad.
I would like to hear from anyone that may remember me or my family.
I think it was 17 Auchingill Rd we lived in the corner ground floor flat.
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Hey David Mitchell here, I've stayed in Easterhouse all my life. It's had its ups and downs I suppose. I went to Wellhouse primary too, sad to see it down. For the older members on the board my dad ia Paul mitchell and my mum is Elaine McNulty, does anyone remember them??
I was born (1968) and raised in Easterhouse (Wellhouse Cres). Best memories are of walks around Gartloch hospital, grounds and surrounding area. Brilliant place, especially the hospital golf course. Easterhouse Festival Society was a great lifeline while I was there. Shame Easterhouse has had a huge and expensive revamp but looks 10 times worse as a result
Hi,
My name is Isabel (Gibson then). I lived in 125 Langbar Crescent Easterhouse from when it was built, about 1957 to 1973, with my mum, dad, brother Allan and sister Maureen. I have many happy memories of lots of friends who Lived in the surrounding closes and went to Wellhouse and John Ogilvie schools, playing in the streets and the back courts. It was safe to do so and we had great times. We would be out playing all day and travel for miles on our bikes. There were so many, too many to name, but I remember them all and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me or any of my family. I don't live in Glasgow now but visit often and have driven round the old place and am sad at some of the changes. My old schools, Wellhouse 1957-64/5, and Cranhill 1964-69, are gone. My old house is still there but is not a close anymore. Large areas where we played have been demolished, in the name of progress. Yes, I remember Easterhouse had a bad name but as we who lived there know the vast majority of people were ordinary working people who cared for each other and were proud of their homes which were kept beautifully and gardens well tended. It was only the few who gave the area the bad name. Please get in touch if you remember me. I would love to hear from you
Isabel xx
Hi,I'm Cathie McEwing ( Mooney)I live in Baldragon Rd from 1959- until I got married in '73, to Alex McEwing (Boyndie St), I went to St Clares and Alex went to St Benedicts. Have lived in Southampton since I got married. Would love to here from anyone who went to the clare 1960-67 or the lenny between 67& 70. Have a lot of fond memories of Easterhouse and my mam, brothers' Felix & Kev and sister Linda still live in the area.
Alan Cochrane here, grew up in Calcots Place from 1964 /84 left for the forces my mum still lives in Netherhouse Place.
I can`t believe the changes to the place what a difference they have even renamed Rachan St its now called Lochfield Gardens.
I have great memories of the place yes it was rough at times but I wouldn`t change anything stood me in good stead.
I am now back in Glasgow (Calton) as a taxi driver so I am in the area often. My old flat is still standing although its boarded up ready to come down I think.
I live in the Easterhouse area and I am only 10 years old and I love it here from the Bridge Library and swimming pool, the Fort shopping centre and many more. I started as a ordinary kid, I went to Canchardin Nursery and moved to St. Rose of Lima Primary School and now I am in the kids Glasgow Choir. Thank you, if you read this.
Hello, my name is Steven McKee, I have lived in Easterhouse for well over 30 years (most of them happy). I live in the same house I was raised in but now my son has the bedroom that I slept in through my youth. Also my daughters share the bedroom that was once shared by my sisters. My kids went to Rogerfield as I did, now my two oldest kids are at Lochend Sec, just as I was. It's kinda weird, like watching my sisters and me grow up, de je vue in a weird way. Anyway I would say the egg (Easterhouse as us locals know it) in general appearance has changed, obviously, it is the 21st century, but most of the folk have not, athough it's now the kids of the rubbernut folk who have resumed the role as rubbernuts when they're parents passed on and the people, who were nice when I was a lad well their kids are now the nice ones and so on you get my drift, but per head, in my opinion, the egg has more decent, kind people than anywhere else in the UK. Although people are more wary, and not so quick to trust which is the way society as a whole has gone. Once you're known in the local community you will find the biggest majority of locals are good decent people who would go out their way to lend you a hand if need be. Unfortunatly, and it always gets me angry because it won't change, is the media, who seem to thrive on reporting any infamous or criminal behavior that occurs anywhere in Glasgow's east end (and this is a very large area), as having took place in Easterhouse and that gets me raging, because, in truth, the egg is only a part of the east end, Easterhouse sits just on the edge of Glasgow, at the border with North Lanarkshire. We try hard to give the place a better image only to find yourself sitting down at the tv and some documentary about gang fighting in Glasgow comes on and raves on about terrible gang fighting in Easterhouse which has just about vanished, although teenagers will still fight, but not in the large gangs as in the past ,but there is no town or large estate or village that doesn't have some kind of crime?
Hi, I'm John Clements, stayed at 5 Eddlewood road, really miss the place, moved away in 1987 after 16 years. I went to Ogilvie primary and Westwood sec.
Have a million great memories of my childhood there that I never want to lose.
My time in Easterhouse was the happiest of my life, I'd love to catch up with anyone that remembers me, jpc1971@live.co.uk
Im David Wilson, I was born in 1980. My mum and dad moved to Easterhouse in 1975 when they got married. They had been living with my dad's mum and dad in Shettleston before Easterhouse. They lived at 72 Baldinnie Road, right on the corner of the square. It was the middle flat. When you looked out the living room window you were looking onto the playground of Blairtummock Primary, which my brother went to until he was about 7. When you looked the bathroom window you were looking onto the square and up towards Wardie Road. My mum left in 1981 taking me and my big bro, but my dad stayed there until 1994. Always went through for holidays and stuff. Was really sad when I drove through a few years ago to find my close and the entire street away! Loved the place, would absolutely love it if anyone had any pictures of Baldinnie Road or surrounding streets!
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