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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I was in the big E last week for the first time in 15yrs and I loved being back but only for a holiday, glad to be back in a clean city... love the big E though as it is still home, Wee Forbsy.
Gerald Cochrane stayed 25 Eddlewood Rd, went to Ogilvie then the Greg, any photos of school football team winning throphuies?
I found the site by accident and, as a previous resident, I've enjoyed reading all the comments. I moved from the Garngad to Bartiebeith Road, Easterhouse around 1957. The houses had only just been completed and we were surrounded by open fields. In fact we had several farms facing us. I moved away when I married but, despite the time elapsed since, I will always remember the good memories it holds.
Eddie
Hi my name is Debbie Rogers [Gourlay] I live in Easterhouse from 1964 to 1990
I lived in Myroch PL. I went to St Claires and St Leonards. I now live in U S A
Boston MA . I loved my days in Easterhouse, had great friends. We went swimming nearlly everyday at the Easterhouse pool. I have great memories of growing up in Easterhouse. debrogers31@comcast.net
Hi,
This is to Paul Wilson who lived in Twinlaw Street. You might remember a big white American car parked outside number 14. This was my car. It was used a landmark for taxi drivers. Great memories of living there.
Hi, my name is Lesley McCreadie ( used to be Convery). I'm the youngest of 6, originally from Buchlyvie St the Baldinnie Rd. I attended St Scholastica's then St Leonard's.
Growing up in Easterhouse gave my family a good grounding for the future. I hate to hear anyone running it down.
My best pal in my teens was Anne Milton, who stayed in Twinlaw St. I'm 42 now.
Some of you might remember my older siblings...Janet, John, Ronnie, Susan, Marion. Only John remains in the east end, in Broomhouse.
HELLO MY NAME IS ROBERT ALLAN AND MY WIFE IS NAMED JEAN McCANN CLARK
I HAVE LIVED AND WORKED HERE SINCE 1973 AND STILL LIVING HERE, I HAVE 5 GROWN CHILDREN. NAMES ARE DAVID, ANN, ROBERT(SKELFY),J EANLOUISE (JLO) FIONA ROSE (FIFI,) I WORKED AS A FIREMAN IN EASTERHOUSE FIRE STATION FROM 1979 UNTIL I RETIRED IN 2003. I USED TO PUT MY WORK MATES STRAIGHT WHENEVER THEY PUT EASTERHOUSE DOWN, BECAUSE THEY ARE MOSTLY UPRIGHT DECENT PEOPLE
This is for Lesley McCreadie (Convery) I remember your Family I Lived at 6 Buchlyvie St in the top flat when you lived in the close. My Mum and yours were good friends I remember when you were born. If you would like to get in touch my e-mail address is mags-e@supanet.com
Hi, Jamie McLaughlin here.
To Moira Baxter Brown- I remember you as my primary 5 teacher circa 1976.
Great memories of Rogerfield and Easterhouse in general.
Just found this site. I lived in Easterhouse from an early age. I went to Provanhall Primary and then Westwood Sec, left school 1979, lived in 67 Connisbrough Road. We used to play footie on the park at the top of the hill. Loved my time growing up there, would love to hear from anybody who lived there at that time
Jamie O'Hara here, I have a request, for Alan Cochrane do you remember a young girl named Sally Field who used to live in Calcots Place? I lived in Calcots Path until I went to live in Australia in 1970. Sally and I want to school together. Also did you know a Billy Evans? If you can help please e-mail me jamie_o_hara@hotmail.com
Hi, I'm Libby Speirs. I grew up in Easterhouse. I lived in Canonbie Street. Most of my memories of there are good ones. If anybody else remembers me, contact me on e.speirs@o2.co.uk. Can anyone remember the Jacksons, Boyles, Saunders, Kellys, Johnstons, Mcfaddens and Hastings?
Hi, I loved my time in Easterhouse. All my neighbours up the close- Eskdales, Johnstons, Ingils, Mcfaddens, Murrys. Even a few in the next close- Saunders, Kellys, Hastings. Not too sure now of the rest. If anyone can help out please do. I went to St Claires and St Leonards. Contact me on e.speirs@o2.co.uk.
Hi, this is for Libby Speirs. I remember you. I was friends with your sister Mary. I would come to your house everyday. I walked to school with Mary and Caroline. We were at St Claires and St Leonards together. I am also cousins with your neighbours- the Mcfaddens. It was so nice to hear from someone I knew from Easterhouse. I live in the USA now. from Debbie Rogers [Gourlay] debrogers31@comcast.net
We lived in Easterhouse 1960(?) to 1964 when the family emigrated to Canada. We lived at 115 Easterhouse Road. My pals were Jim Devanney, Ian Hunter, John Kay, Johnny Murphy and John Scrogie. I went to St Benedicts and had Miss Orr one year as my teacher. (My first crush). We had fun going down to the canal and picking brambles or going to the station and spotting trains. I haven't been back since but I still have many fond memories.
My family moved to 16 Baldovan Cresent /Wellhouse when it was first built in the 1950s. I was born in 1970 and moved away in 1983. I went to Wellhouse pirmary and Cranhill secondary. The family name is Mitchell. There were seven lassies and three boys- Russel, John, Johnnyboy, Elaine, Cathrine, Margaret, June, Lorna, Sandra and Michelle. My mum and dad were called John and June and can anyone remember John Sheirdine grocery van on Baldovan crescent.
I lived in Bartiebeith Road. I knew Tracy Moreland and your family. We lived up the next close and my dad used to be pals with your dad. My name is Mary Green. I also went to school with John Clements. Remember you well from St John Ogilvie.
Hi my name is Sharon, I'm actually looking for some help.....My first love lived in Easterhouse and i'm not sure if he still lives there as there houses where getting pulled down ( about 15 years ago). His name was Thomas Barbour , he had 2 sisters. If anyone knows him or his family can you tell them i'm trying to get in touch please. Thank you.
Hello everyone my name is Willie SpenceIi was brought up in Barlanark Sandaig Rd. The memories I have from there can't compare to anything. I think no matter whare were from our childhood always has our fondest memorries. I now live in England and always go back to see the east end of Glasgow and I heard the stories about the haunted house to Pete they were scary when we were little kids
Shirley Irvine...Lived at 17 , Baldovan Crescent in early 70's. Mum moved us to North East England. I do have fond memories of Easterhouse and some strange ones about gangs etc.
Hi all, my name is Debi Wilson (nee Weir). I was born at 52 Lochdochart Road, and when I was six weeks old my family moved three closes up to no 58, right across from the Sally Ann. Lived there until I was 14, when we were rehomed in Carntyne cos the M8 was supposed to go right through my house, never happened and they built new houses instead. Got married in 1991 and bought my first flat, back in Easterhouse Road. Moved out in 1993, but still have very fond memories of living there. I used to love a Friday night when my Mum Renee and Dad Jimmy (no longer with us) used to go to the masonic and me and my pals would go and get crisps and juice from them, and the odd 50p. I remember stories from my older brothers and sisters about the Toi and the Drummy, and can even remember hiding behind the curtains when they were fighting, but I can't remember ever being scared living there. In those days you went out in the morning to play on your bike and didn't come home until you were starving hungry, and didn't care who's house you got your dinner in. Had many pals there, and if you fell out with one, you just chapped for another. Sadly lost touch with lots of them due to the M8 saga, but my memories will last forever. x
Shug Flanagan, Easterhouse. What a place- loved every minute staying there stayed at 26 Wellhouse Crescent then Torran Road. 15 then Parkhead Williamson Street. Hated Parkhead so stayed with sister in Garthamlock Redcastle Square. Mum still stays in easteregg. Went to John Ogilvie then over to the annex at Ware Road then on to Saint Gregorys sec in Cranhill. Made some great friends and some bad in my time there but it's made me the person I am now. If anybody wants to get in touch I'm at shugsie58@msn.com
I live in L.A now but was brought up in Easterhouse. I went to Easthall Primary School which sadly has gone now as i was there recently as my mother still lives there. I also went to Westwood Secondary which is now a college. Alot has changed there but the old shopping centre is still there lol. Many memories of that place.
Loved Easterhouse as a boy, hated it as a man.
Hi my name is Wullie Boyle, we moved to Arnisdale road, Easterhouse in 1966 from Townhead. Green fields, parks, open spaces, and an inside toilet.
It was a great place to grow up .
Hi, I'm looking for people who lived at Trondra Place between 1975-1985. I left '85, I was 10 yrs old. I'm looking for everyone who played round the church and at the back of the nursery - or anyone who went to Easthall Primary at that time.
Moved to Easterhouse from 33 Plant St in Dennistoun, summer 1958. My dad Bert, Mum Irene, brother Bobby and wee sister Margaret(later Terry), we lived at 149 Easterhouse Rd. What I remember most was walking backfrom school in Dennistoun when we had the peasouper smog, and the buses stopped running, jings that was some trek. I also have fond memories of being a milkboy with Scottish Farmers delivering milk round the scheme before going to school ,no wonder I was always falling asleep in class. I liked playing footie in all the fields opposite Cairnbrook Rd, think it is industrial units now. Would like to hear from Bertie Mitchell, Munchie Cambell, George Stewart, Eddie Martin, Jim Terrace , Ronnie Barrie. I Joined RN in 1963 and settle in Fife in 1970. I know Easterhouse got a lot of bad press over the years,but I can only remember good Times! Hope to pay a visit to old haunts soon!
Me 2010
Anyone play football doon the Valley as a boy? I remember playing 10-21nrs that lasted till the light faded...them were the days.
I have stayed in Easterhouse all my life, my grandparents brung all 7 children up in easterhouse including my mother and i have brung my son up in easterhouse too, there's been many generations of us here.
Yes Easterhouse has its gangs, its troubles and its addicts but doesn't most places now? Easterhouse has had such a bad reputation over the years it will never get rid of it, it sickens me to see it on the news. Recently Easterhouse was on the news in my area of it, and they were talking about poverty and how bad it is here. They were sitting at an old derelict building ready to be pulled down but they failed to turn the camera just slightly round to see the fantastic new houses that people are currently moving into to, which is not only in my area but all over Easterhouse.
At this moment I am a walk away from the Glasgow Fort, a Morrisons store, the oldest building in Glasgow, swimming baths and library, the Bridge (a Theatre), brand new primary and secondary schools, a church, a chapel and so much more how many people can say that?
I am very proud to say I come from Easterhouse, and it's where my heart will always be!!
My sisters & I moved to 119 Easterhouse Road in the summer of 1958 (Rita & Doris). We could not have wished for a better childhood. We stayed in a little square 115, 117 & 119 Easterhouse Road- there must have been about 36 children but we all got on quite well and on some school holidays we would all go round the lochs. Some walking, some on bikes or on roller skates. If anyone remembers me best wishes.
Nicola, Hear Hear.I lived in Easterhouse for 30 years and I would never give those years back or change a thing.
I lived in Easterhouse for 24 yrs and loved every minute of it. Moved away to Clelan(Motherwell) 7 yrs ago. Stayed on the square on Lochdochart Rd at the terminist as we called it. The loch was a stones throw away. We would go fishing there for hours. Further round was the Cow Boy Trail- what a place it was great. There were rope swings on the trees etc. We were surrounded with fields so there was endless hours of fun. We would play on our motorbikes for hours and go over the anthill. I'd go back in a minute. Most of my family are still in the same area so I am never away from the place and my three kids love going over.
I lived in 12 Stepford Road from about 1974 till 1984 when I joined the army. My sister and brother still live in Easterhouse. I have travelled all over the world and been to some fantastic places. But I will always be glad that I was brought up in Easterhouse. I have nothing but fantastic memories, the people and the community spirit are second to none. All times of the day (and most of the night) you could always get a cup of sugar from one of the neighbours.
Hi I've just found this site. My name is Paul Semple. I have 2 brothers Thomas and James. We lived at 6 Dalileigh Place. I also have 2 sisters Josie and Elizabeth. My ma was Isa Semple. Would love anyone who remembers us to get in contact. Moved to England 1970. We all went two Saint Claires and I have many fond and happy memories playing peaver kick the can.
I moved to Easterhouse in 1976. I stayed in Eddlewood Rd for 11 years, then Wardie Rd for 20 years. I attended St John Ogilvie then St Leonards. I live in Coatbridge now but find myself drifting back to my old stomping ground from time to time. It's in my blood and always will be. Johnnyboy Mcgettigan. Anyone know me leave a comment at johnyboy2010@live.com
Hi, my name is Margaret Ross. I am 53. I went to Rogerfield Primary and Lochend Secondary. I now live in Sydney Australia. I Have lived here for 28 years. My family still live in Easterhouse at Lochend Road. I grew up at Denmilne Path. My brother George and his Wife Margaret Ross (McCluskey) still live at Achencrow Road. Easterhouse will always be very special to me. In fact I come home every two years and love every minute of it. If anyone remembers me I would love to hear from you. Easterhouse is where my heart will always be.
Hi my mum dad sister and I lived at 9 Corsehill St from 58-62. I first attended Haghill then Rogerfield once it was built. Mum and Dad were members of St George's and St Peter's - just been back for the first service in the new church with mum now aged 89. Good to see the church back.
William Boyle.....did you work in the Van for a wee while..?
Margaret Mcdevitt says: My parents moved into Aberdalgie Rd in Easterhouse in 1958 when I was three weeks old. I attended St Scholastica's primary school and then St Leonards high school for six months, before moving to Milton. I now live in South Africa. but I still have very fond memories of my primary school days.
Easterhouse as I know it has went through many changes I moved here when I was a baby I still live here now but if GHA have there way I don't know where I will be as they are demolishing the Bishoploch area that my family have lived in for over 40 years and have no intentions of rebuilding council homes in the area
Hi
My name is Derek Fraser, lived at 8 Grudie St with brother Duncan and parents (1960 till 1976 ). Attended Easthall Primary then Westwood Sec .still pop back now and again- things look so different now. Had a happy childhood never bored, things got rough in teen tears but looking back would not want to change a thing. Now 50 and living in Clydebank. Anyone remember me ? Contact derekfraser76@yahoo.co.uk
Does anyone know how old Libby Speirs oldest child is?
My name is Tom Woods lived@ 4Eddlewood rd from 58-67 went to Blessed John Ogilvy. Then moved to Dennistoun. Have two older brothers- George and Michael.
Hello I didn't live in Easterhouse or Carmyle but my mum was friends with a woman called Isobel Boyle and she lived in Easterhouse and had a daughter and son called Francis (Frank). I was brought up in Drumchapel and then Linwood before my mum moving us all to England, I would like to catch up with them again but I am unable to find them on Friends reunited or Facebook I would like the chance to get in touch with them again. Please if anyone has any information you can give me you can get me on Facebook Sherri Price or my email address is Thistle2161@hotmail.co.uk. Thank you in advance Sherri. ps its funny I was in Drumchapel again with my daughter and were I grew up was no longer there nor was the school I attended, its a good job memories are in your heart and head and not set in stone wish you all well Sherri Price xx
CHERYL JOHNSTON,LIVED IN BRUNSTANE RD,BRUTHER DEREK,DAD JOHNN JOHNSTON MUM MAY,LOVE THE PLACE,IV LIVED IN LONDON FOR PAST 23YRS GOT A SON OF 19,I GREW UP THROUGH THE THATCHER ERA AND THE INTRO OF DRUGS TO DEAR OLD GLASGOW,I WAS AN ADDICTFOR MANY YRS AND TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO APOLOGISE TO ANYONE I HURT ALONG THE WAY,IC,MY DEAR FAMILY,THATCHER BRUGHT EASTERHOUSE TO ITS KNEES,THE ONLY GOOD THING TO COME OUT OF THAT PERIOD WAS THE FAB BAND "SCHEME",WHO WERE AND ARE GREAT,THEY WERE BLAMED BY PARENTS OF THOSE WHO FOLLOWED THEM AS "DRUGGIES",WHICH IN ALL HONEST APPLIED TO HALF THE TEENAGE GENERATION,I WAS A BIG FAN AND FOLLOWED THEM EVERYWERE AND GLAD TO SAY IM OFF TO A RE-UNION AT THE GRAND OL OPRE IN GOVAN ON THE 28TH DEC 2010 AND CANT WAIT,I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FRM ANYONE THAT KNEW ME OR MY FAMILY,MY WEE GRANNY ISOBEL JOHNSTON BROUGHT US UP AS MUM N DAD WORKED,TYPICAL LOVLEY GLASWEIGAN FAMILY LIFE,GRANNY LIVED WITH US,I REMEMBER COMING HOME AT DINNER TIME N GETTING,ROLLS N HAM,OR MACARONI CHEESE N ITHE WEE SILVER DISHES FRM THE BAKERS NEXT TO GREGGS IN THE SHOPPING CENTRE,IT WAS A TREAT AS THEY WERE DEAR.:{{{...GOD BLESS YOU GRANNY.I MET MY 1ST LOVE WHOS DAD OWNED THE CENTAUR/WARDIE SUITE,WE HAD GREAT TIMES VISITING JERSEY AND GROWING UP TOGETHER,I RECENTLY FOUND THAT HE TOO MANAGED TO FIND A GREAT LIFE IN JERESEY AND IS HAPPILY MARRIED WITH TO GIRL..GREAT STUFF,PLS ANYONE THAT KNOWS ME CAN YOU PLS CONTACT ME AT cheryljohnston67@yahoo.com or on facebook as cheryl johnston,thankyou..........
THANKYOU FROM A FELLOW EASTERHOUSER!!!!!!!!!
Hello I lived in Easterhouse 1966-1976, attended St John Ogilvie, lived at Rigg Place and Eddlewood Rd, remember going down the road on our three wheeler. Me and my brother are Frank and Gerald Rafferty, remember playing football on the place with a dad with two daughters, he had a limp, we played for Lockbridge boys
To Moira Baxter I remember when you lived in Baldovan Cresc with your mum. We lived up the stair. We were only wee then and you gave us make-up and stuff, I remember your mum Mrs Baxter and Mrs Hetherington x
Gary Robertson --- Brought up in Boyndie Path in the 60's / 70's and have been away for years but still played football for The Benny until the early 90's.
Still disgusts me when people keep bring Easterhouse down and still say it was a great place to live and play growing up.
hey ppl dos anyone know a emmalouise anderson and carole anderson who came from cranhill but moved 2 wellhouse,pretty sure it was 8 wellhouse cresent. if so can u plz let me wat happened 2 them. emma was my best friend growing up n i wld luv 2 hear from her or her mum, thanx guys x
Hi my name is Allan Jones ,I have lived in Easterhouse from the mid 50s. Many of the good people of Easterhouse will remember me in my "buywell" days I was the supervisor in the mall for many years (30years) I have had hard,sad, and good times with the people of Easterhouse . I will always hold the people and name of Easterhouse in very high respect.
Hi there my name is isabel griffiths (brodie) I went to LOCHEND Secondary in the 1960's I lived at 3 glenelg quadrant easterhouse for about 15 years I lived there with my two sister's and my brother and mum and dad we moved from there in 1966 to austalia my e-mail is igriffiths4@bigpond.com
"john campbell says: 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!!"
OK Pal Ilived in Easterhouse the 1st. 33 years of my live.It was great,but I now live Califorbia USA, trust me there is no comparison...Terry Duffy Buchlyvie St.
Hi - my name is Tom Cupples and me and my family moved into 3 Glenburnie Place in 1962 and we lived there for about 6 years. I went first to Haghill Primary in Dennistoun and then to Westwood Secondary. Anybody know me ? My brother is Robert. Anybody know the Walkers who also lived at No3 or the Rennies who lived at no 5 or 7 ?
Now approaching 60 !!!
Hi my maiden name was kim Rusell and i lived in Balfluig Street 1960 to 1969 .Ithen went to South Africa to live,but my brothers Craig and Grant Russell lived there a bit longer.I went to the local primary schooll. I remember a few friends, Margaret grant,Jannett Skinner. Memory a bit hazy. Will add more later.
cant believe it was 50 years ago, i was only 4 when our family moved to easterhouse. stayed 9 DALILEA DRIVE, wentto st clares , first teacher miss wheeler, 2nd teacher miss Britton, happy days .. wonder where all ma pals are noo? lotsa good times playin at the burn , goin up by the farmers hoose, can still smell the dung, then on to the big loch .. yes the good auld days.
Can't believe it was 50 years ago, i was only 4 when our family moved to Easterhouse. Stayed at 9 Dalilea Drive, went to St Clare's , first teacher miss wheeler, 2nd teacher miss Britton, happy days. ...Wonder where all ma pals are noo? lots of good times playin at the burn , goin up by the farmers hoose, can still smell the dung, then on to the big loch .. yes the good auld days.
I used to spend my summer school holidays in Easterhouse and loved every minute of it. The dates would be around 1958 to 1963 and the house I stayed in was 52 Lochdochart Road and then moved to 51 Lochend Road. My family name is Weir. There was Pat, Jim, Jackie and Billy at that time and Debbie was born later on. I remember the van that used to come around the streets selling just about anything. We played out until 10 and 11 at night and were safe to do so. I am now in USA but i am glad that i got to share in the magic of living at Easterhouse, even though it was only for a few weeks a year. There will never be another place like it. Hope to hear from anyone that may remember my family.
I used to spend my summer school holidays in Easterhouse and loved every minute of it. The dates would be around 1958 to 1963 and the house i stayed in was 52 Lochdochart Road and then moved to 51 Lochend Road. My families name is Weir. There was Pat Jim Jackie and Billy at that time and Debbie was born later on. I remember the van that used to come around the streets selling just about anything. We played out until 10 and 11 at night and were safe to do so. I am now in USA but i am glad that i got to share in the magic of living at Easterhouse, even though it was only for a few weeks a year. There will never be another place like it. Hope to hear from anyone that may remember my family.
I was born in 1959 and attented St Scolasticas primary school from 65 to 71, and
believe me they really where the most formative and special years of my life. I now
live in Ireland but to this day I have a Scottish twang in my voice. And yes I am
very proud of it. I really have a great yearning in my heart to know how all my
fellow students are doing, I do think about them and have a special place in my prayers and thoughts for them. It is so interesting to read the comments that have been printed on this web page and i can relate to the warmth shown for Easterhouse by the comments. Alas, St Scolasticas no longer stands, that was a
shocker for me. My former teacher was Miss Martin, tough but fair. Fellow students
and I cant remember, all their names are as follows, Frankie Keenan, John and Patricia viola, Margaret Valentine, Pauline Gillespie, Linda
Carson. And there are many more. My name is Gerald Fay and i am on Facebook.
hi does anyone remember the hodgens??
Hi, I used to live in Easterhouse. moved away a few years ago, thankfully! it's a complete dump! It doesn't matter how many new houses are built, it'll always be the same. a lot of nice people, but horrible people keeping it in the bad old days. Used to go to st leonards with liz kelly who has already posted a comment.
i used to go to st leonards. left in '84. hated the place! does ricky lynch who lived in kildermorie rd still live in easterhouse? i liked him! (i'm female, incase you're wondering!)
We now live in the new housing at Arnisdale, what a difference, it is amazing. The road layouts have changed a little in the housing schemes so people may get lost who haven't been here for a while. In the Morrisons store they have a painting of the old corporation canal logo and some references to days of old up above the entrance. It is really interesting to see a tangible link to the past of Easterhouse pre 1950s and nice to think the owners of Morrisons store have researched the history of the area to put a painting up above their doorway. All in all there has been a vast improvement although like ANY other place we still have social difficulties that can be destructive. You should try to come back and see the change the old building are disappearing fast.
Alright, Tam McLaverty here, I used to stay in Glengyre st facing the fitba pitches with ma ,da, bro and sister. I went to st clares and then the lenny. loved playing fitba doon the arena wi ma mates wullie and geo rankin, stuart rowatt sadly no longer wi us,evan friel and henry hunter. the best 6 a side team there was! Good memories
i used to live just off Lochend rd at the shops, I've been back to see the place. still a dump. They've built quite nice houses, aye, but the trash are still determined to keep it a dump. they're still fighting, drinking, and just basically keeping themselves, and the whole place in the gutter. they think it's normal. it's all they know. very very happy we don't live there any more.
To AC MCGHEE :I bet Easterhouse really miss you! God help the town you live in
now.I feel bad for the poor people that have to put up with you.
Have a nice day
Deborah Rogers, I think you mean Easterhouse really MISSES me, hen. At least get it right. Easterhouse might miss me, but i certainly dont miss it! people dont have to PUT UP with me at all, dear. it's called an opinion. something we all have. that was mine. i stand by what i said. there ARE people determined to try and keep the bad reputation it has. THEY are the ones you should be getting yourself worked up about! I KNOW there's loads of lovely people live there. it's just such a shame they have to put up with the trash who dont want to see it getting better. the place IS looking better, but, will it stay that way? doubt it. I will have a nice day. i always do, now that i dont live there! no doubt as soon as yer knickers are untwisted, you'll get them going again!!!! YOU have a nice day now!! be hearing from you soon.
I lived at Lochend rd, dubton path went 2 bishopch then lochend. I have a brother Alex, sister tracy, we loved growing up in big E! great friends and school mates.
I became a kayak instructor and I've taught kids in easterhouse pool. big changes in easterhouse go back and live it all again. the people made the place, where are you now? I live in gourock, Brian Taggart brian.taggart@yahoo.co.uk
To AC MCGHEE You should try PROZAC.I do hope it works for you.It would be great to read a nice letter from you one day!
Deborah, i don't need prozac. if someone's opinion upsets you so much, just stay in your own little bubble, and don't read anything that you think will get to you. Now, here IS the nice bit. i loved growing up in easterhouse. i had great pals, great neighbours, and great times. loved them all. i just hated my school, and the way the whole place looked. what i'm TRYING to get across is the fact that SOME, not ALL people don't care what THEY live in, therefore, they think everybody has that same attitude. I truly apologise to anyone who was offended by MY opinion. but that's all it is, MY opinion. by no means was i implying that the people of easterhouse are trash, or anything bad. there are good and bad people everywhere. it doesn't matter where you live. Easterhouse IS looking good again, i just hope the good people don't let the bad people drag it back down again. as i said, i apologise for any offence taken. i'm quite nice really!
Hi, I'm Elaine Shearer/preston i was born in the house 6 wardie road 1960. I went 2 Easthall primary and Westwood sec, i loved it there but my parents moved to livingston 1972. I always think about my childhood in Glasgow it was brill growing up there. My best pal then was Linda martin havent seen her since i moved. Havent been back for years but it will always be in my heart.
Dear AC MCGHEE, Thank you for your nice letter. I also grew up in Easterhouse., I think everyone who grew up there has seen good and bad things over the years. I lived there for 26 years, and I had great friends and great neighbours, some were like family. I have lived in America now for the past 20 years, but every few years I go back to Scotland and I always visit Easterhouse,it will always be in my heart.
Hi my name is David Wallace i went to Wellhouse Primary then to Cranhill Sec. I lived at 148 Bartiebeith Rd, I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me,
Re David Mitchell; I remember your mum Elaine McNulty as being the sister of two guys i ran about with in bartiebeith road, James and Owen. Owen was a wee bit older if i remember right and the last i heard of james he had moved to ayrshire somewhere. its probably too much of a coincidence that its not one and the same. Only good memories for me from my childhood.
I lived in Easterhouse till i was about 12. First at 51 Kildermorie Rd then 30 Ware Road. I loved it, even tho it WAS a DUMP!!! There was always someone to play with and the playscheme during the school summer holidays was great. There was a sense of community, everyone knew each other and helped each other. I can remember going to Peter's van for the neighbours to get 10p for myself on many occasions. A few local characters...Anyone remember the Matfields who lived next to Easthall school? People i remember from Ware Rd are Andy and Joe Jack, Tony Gordon, Laney McMaster, Joe Heggarty, Scott Fraser, Sharon Gilligan. I went to St Scholastica's then St Leonards (tho i moved halfway thru first year) People i remember from school are,
Mark Hargreaves, Robert Kilday, Alec Wilson, Nicola Gunn, Wullie McNally, Vinny Cook, Jojo McManus, James McGhee, Kenny McDonough
Nice to see that you all have fond memories of Easterhouse,however,anyone who grew up there in the eighties and early nineties will probably have different memories. I grew up at the bottom of Aultmore road,where some of the worst gang fighting in glasgow took place. The place was full of nutjobs who'd take your face off soon as look at you. Although I didn't take part in ANY of the gang fighting, I still had to walk home from school every day with the threat of a beating from 20 guys,or worse getting stabbed and your bones broken. I got stabbed twice in a year when I was nine(not to mention the other stabbings,beatings and broken bones I suffered),and know that this was not just happening to me, it was happening to everyone. It was probably great for anyone who didn't live near Edinburgh road or Aggro/Drummy pitches but for me it was torturous. Even to the point where we couldn't sleep at night because of the noise of people throwing bottles and shooting each other with flare guns. I couldn't wait to leave and would never go back. Maybe it's all changed now,but that won't take away the scars.You all have a very skewed image of where you grew up.
P.S,All of our neighbours were great,but they were suffering the same as us.
why isn't anyone writing in anymore?! where's all the news about where people stayed, and who they knew? i loved all that stuff! c'mon, i'm a nosey git, keep me entertained! PLEASE!
I also grew up in Easterhouse from 64 to 78 and have nothing but good memories.i lived at 8 eddlewood rd and remember many like moosh,camm,the hillings,cochranes,jim lyons,wullie ross,rab kilday,johnny marshall,the cartwrights,tooshie and torchie mcmanus and more. i went to blessed john ogilvies and then the greg in cranhill,i remember fr reilly,miss mcginty,mr mcaneny.from douglasmcaree@yahoo.co.uk
Stephen Bourne here, I stayed in Easterhouse 60-75 went to Ogilvie and The Greg. Have many fond memories of Easterhouse and the people there. I don't think you could find more genuine people. Would like to hear from anyone who stayed in Wardie Rd and surrounding area. I took a nostalgic trip there recently. Dont know what to think of the changes Stacks of memories mostly good ones
hi everyone. i sent a message in a while ago asking if ricky lynch from kildermorie road was still living in easterhouse. i haven't had any replys yet. he'll be 42 now, and he attended st leonards. it's for no reason, i'm just curious!
Gordon Moore (RFC) born and stayed in easterhouse for 17 years, first drumlanrig avenue until i was five then moved to 18 twinlaw street (cumbieland) before moving to Livingston where i still live to this day. Went to commonhead primary then lochend secondary were i learned ZIP and Sweet F/All respectively, however what i learned growing-up on the hardened streets of easterhouse has proved priceless as an adult. Many great memories of easterhouse especially in and around Twinlaw St, had lots of friends and sometimes find myself wondering 'what happened to so and so?' or 'wonder how wee Agnes Neary is getting on?' ..lol yeah i saw your comment, hey remember i used to fancy you!? but you loved Frank eh? ..tut.. hope you and your big sister Ellen are well
...Just stumbled across this site and thought i'd throw in my 2bobs worth
gordonmoore@hotmail.com
Answer to the valley I never worked in the vans, my older brother Tam was in the Marchetti van working for a guy called Claude about 1968. My younger brother Henry also worked in one of the vans much later, sometime in the mid seventies.
First time I have been back to this site for a while. Dont know why as its a great site.
Hi Derek Roy here, 17 Dalswinton Street 1970-1985. Loved it. Find me on facebook or email delbhoy3109@hotmail.com
douglas we went around the same time as you left in 75 to move south frank and gerald rafferty we lived rigg place and remember being strapped by mrs mcginty
Have just come upon this site as I have been researching my family history. Unfortunately I do not fly so it is impossible for me to get to visit Easterhouse. I found all the comments interesting. Would it be possible for me to ask if anyone out there can tell me if 11 Bogside place still exists? My great grandmother (Agnes Johnston nee Morrison) andGreat Grandfather (William Johnston) lived there and from my research showed their son Thomas Morrison Johnston who passed away in 1975 (Baillieston Lanark) may have also lived there. Does anyone know anything of this family??? There was a Jane who married James Graham in 1907. Robert born 1884, William born 1888 married Helen Morgan in 1911. They had a daughter Agnes Johnston who married Robert Paterson Mcneil in 1934 from 35 Westmaryston Rd. Easterhouse. Then there is my grandmother Agnes Morrison Johnston who immigrated to Australia after marrying John Cowan in 1914. Her brother David Morrison Johnston who married Agnes McLaren in 1919 also came to live in Australia. There was another son/brother James Johnston born 1897 but have been unable to find anything of him. Can someone out there help me please or guide me to someone who knows of living relatives. Your help would be greatly appreciated. My name is Robyn I live in sunny Queensland Australia contact Morrierob@bigpond.com
William Boyle,
Thanks for your reply. A pal of my brother worked in the Marchetti van mid to late 60s.
Cannae mind his first name but Boyle was his surname (attended St Leonards) i think though not 100% on that. Sure he stayed round about fire station.
Always made a mistake with my change(in my favour)when I went for sweeties. :O).
David Mitchell. I went back to Easterhouse in Oct 2009. My Uncle Billy died in Baldovan Cres and what a mess E$asterhouse is. The bywell is still the same, you can change the place were you live but you can't change the people.
Hi Elaine Fisher here, grew up in Easterhouse all my life. Was at 9 Dunskaith Street till I was two or three years old. Moved into 6 Dalilea Place about 15 years ago, then into 10 Drumlanrig Avenue for two half years, then into 9 Glengyre Street for almost three years. Have a younger brother Edward, sometimes called Ted or Teddy. You might also know my dad Eddie Fisher, the driver instructor that had the Nissian Bluebird car.
Went to Lochview Nursey, Bishoploch Primary which is been pulled down, then to Lochend Secondary School.
Been trying to find any old photos of Dalilea Place, does anyone have photos of the old place? You can find me on Facebook, htto://www.facebook.com/elaine.fisher1
Re-PaulSemple
Paul, my name is Brian Sherry. I remember your brother 'sempie', went to the Clare with him,skinny little guy.......wee all were ha-ha.
Your maw and ma maw, were pals, (Jean Sherry), whenever there was any hassle (wae the da's...drink related) the maws used to gather up their flock and go to their mates house.
You lived up near the terminus and we lived at the Easterhouse Road end of Lochdochart Road, emember getting rounded up without notice and being taken to your house for a couple of days, although we didn't know anybody at the end of the scheme ,it was okay, no hassle.
Your brother was a bit of a live wire but a funny guy, then you were gone, moved down south probably.
Don't know how our maw's were mates, probably from back in the day, before Easterhouse (Parkhead), but can remember two strong women, think all the woman were like that then.
Sorry can't fill you in with anymore info, but your maw made quite an impression, big Isa and her pal wee Jean.
Hope you are doing ok, I discovered this site today and your posting has brought back a lot of memories, all good. Moved away from Easterhouse years ago, but will always credit it with making me a really fast runner, ha-ha.
Hi Alex Murphy here, I remember two Duffy family's that lived in Buchlyvie St. 1 stayed below me @ number 3 and the other fam stayed in the square corner close, Andy Duffy was the oldest fam member. Their was a Marie Duffy stayed in my close.
alex_murphy51@hotmail.com
Hi, folks...
I don't really know where to start, but here goes... when I was a youngster, 49 years ago now, I lived in Springboig. Every Sunday, in the early Sixites, the family would go to church up in Easterhouse, St Peter's & St George's. I was very young and don't remember too much about it. I moved away with my family when I was six years old, to the west coast, where I stayed for 18 years. Initially, I hated it. I couldn't understand at that age why I had to leave Glasgow, and everything that was familiar to me. I eventually moved back to Glasgow in 1986 and have never looked back.
For years, I had an image in my mind of going to church, and could never recall any of the detail except that the way we drove to church on a Sunday, we went round a left-handed bend on the road towards the end of the journey - with a school on the same side - up to a junction, then turned left and a little way down that road on the right hand side, was the church. This evening, 30 May, 2011, I have finally managed to locate the site of the church and indeed, it sits not far from a left-handed bend, where - according to my 1986 A-Z map, Blairtummoch Primary school was, and for all I know, may still be situated. I also came across a website this evening outlining the church's history, and it stated that the first congregation of St Paul's & St.Peter's became established in the late 1950s, 1958 or 1959, with the Rev. George Higgins as the minister. He was my father.
I have read some of the postings here this evening, and many of you have great stories. I just wanted to add a wee story of my own, and am happier now that I have managed to piece together a little bit of the jigsaw of my early years.
My dad died in early December, 2010, aged 80. I think he would have been very pleased to know that the church has managed to survive through many events in the intervening years, and indeed, has been completely rebuilt in recent times. I've seen a photo of the new building, and I think it looks really smart.
I wish you all well, whoever may read this. I feel Glasgow has fashioned me pretty well as a person, and my childhood memories, although a little skant these days, still bring a smile to my face. The rest of my extended family are still on the go and doing well.
Kindest regards,
PKH
Hi im Jimmy Brady i lived 6 Dunskaith place till it got pulled down .I lived there for years as a child up till 17 where i then moved to Wellhouse crescent .I WENT TO ROGERFIELD AND ON TO LOCHEND . I am on facebook and would be nice see if anyone remembers me i am now 50 so if you age around that you may know me ?
Hi-My name is Barbara MacNab ( nee WARNOCK)-does anyone remember the WARNOCKS? My Mum was CHRIS & my Dad was JIM,by Brother also JIM.
We moved to Easterhouse in 1959 when I was about 5 when there was a lot of house building at the time.We lived at 10 BALDRAGON RD.My fond memories are when we first got our new house,coming from a single-end near the Kelvin Hall ,was having a bathroom all to ourselves,a kitchen.bedrooms,& a Lounge !
My MA thought she was a millionaire.The vans coming round with the messages as there was few shops.The Ascot breadman,the ice cream vans that sold everything.Plenty of space to go out & play,all the neighbours coming from similar surroundings & having a brand new house.I went to PROVANHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL & then LOCHEND SENIOR SCHOOL.The people I remember are the WILKES family who lived in the close,the GIBBS family,the McAUSLAND family,Billy & Frank who were friends with my Brother,JANET MUNSIE,MELODY EVERSON,--- I could go on forever.Those were really happy days.My family moved to Blackpool in 1971 & I now live in OLDHAM,LANCS,& I would to hear from anyone from EASTERHOUSE who might be reading this & remembers us.
ps/ CATHIE McEWING MOONEY- what number at BALDRAGON RD.did you live at as your name seems familiar?
I was born at 28 Aberdlagie Road in November 1958 and lived theer until January 1966 when we moved to Garrowhill. Attended St Benedict's Primary School. Recently visited the area but could not be sure where our house was, would be great to see any photographs from the time I lived there if anyone has any. I lived there with my parents Agnes and Joe Kelly, brothers Joseph (b 1954), Francis (b 1955) and Stephen (b 1960) and sister Jacqueline (b 1964). would be good to hear from anyone who remembers any of us briandkelly27@yahoo.co.uk
hi am tryin to trace my cousins from easterhouse the gibsons,annmarie james and david,they lived in dunskaith st with their grany kaite gibson,can anyone help,thanks.my name is angie graham.susan graham,nee gibson, daughter.
Hi, My name is Paul. I found this sight by accident really, as I was looking for information on St George's & St Peter's church. I understand the old church has gone, and have seen pictures of the new one on another website. I used to live just up the road from Shettleston train station but the house was the manse for that church, and my dad was the first minister at St George's & St Peter's in 1959, Rev. George Higgins.
I was born in 1961 and remember going up to church on a Sunday for the service. Me and my family moved from Glasgow in 1968, but it's sort of nice to know the church is still around, albeit in a more modern building. My dad passed away early last December (2010), aged 80. I still have some slight memories of those times... a happy childhood.
Hi My name is Maureen Obrien-Law. I have lived in Australia for the past 30 yrs but I lived at 54 Aberdalgie Road with another nine brothers and sisters as well as my parents....... I was wondering if any of my neigbours are around. My friend Elenor Connoly lived next door and we were good friends and above me was Elizabeth Kirkwood, again good friends. I left St Leonards School in 1968 so anyone who knows me I am on facebook as well. I was Maureen Obrien at that time....
Well a was born and bred in Easterhoose. Some say it's a dump and the worst place ever because of the gangs but yuh get gangs anywere. It doesn't matter where you go. Maybe you do'nt see it but Easterhouse is a nice place. xxxx Thanxz
I lived in 9 Kildermorie Rd for a few years...but originally came from Garthamlock. I remember Easterhouse being as much part of my life as Garthamlock was. We used to go to the shopping centre (The Buywell) for our weekly shop once it was built. Our doctors and dentist were over there too.
Terry Duffy here..to Alex Murphy..get some memory pills,there were 4 Duffy families in Buchlyvie.You should remember me,we played football in the same team..Easterhouse Colts...and almost every night round the old ashy with the Morris brothers...terenceduffy53@gmail.com
MY NAME IS ANN LYNCH.......Where to start..Our family lives at 7 Conisborough rd..Had 5 brothers Jim(kipper) Philip(tich)Mark Andrew (Action) Kevin(who died at 4 months,and a sister Kathleen,,,My dad was Jimmy,,he worked on the buses and he had his own wee seat at the Center Bar,,my mum is Nan..she has did the full circle.and has moved back to the area..she is in the sheltered housing in coxton place in Garthamloch.. i went to the benny then the lenny,,left school in 75...cause i knew everthing???..friends with mary mcCudden carol leonard margaret gibson margaret quinn...as a matter of fact had lunch on Sunday with joyce mcLafferty,,,knew peter morris Raymond sparkes pat quinn,,david henderson...carole kerr was my best friend at school.hung around my street with cathrine paterson the mcgowan twins george frazer matt howarth jim clarke hugh lennon,left in 76..cause we had to,,moved to pollok,and emigrated to NZ in 81..
on my way to the bennie for first my communion
Hi Angela Graham, I still stay in Easterhouse and believe it or not I think i know your cousins, in fact I'm sure I stay right next to Annmarie and my friend is married to David, if you want to get in touch just email me, annettecrannie@yahoo.co.uk
Harry McRandle here. I moved to Easterhouse in the mid 60s and went to Bishoploch primary. We lived in Avoch Street, which ran between Forglen Street and Dubton St off the Lochend Rd.
We moved to Jersey when I was ten in 1972.
Hi I have fond memories of going out with a lovely girl from Easterhouse,
Always wondered where happened to Elaine Johnston of Auchinlea Road, think she is/was a nurse in the Western.
Anyone know Elaine? Love to get in touch, my mobile is 07791788253
Hi my name is Marie McCallum (McConville) I lived at 7 Baldragon Road from 59-70. Parents Joe and Margaret, siblings.. Carol-anne, Joseph,James,Frank and Andrew. I went to St Clares then St Leonards. Great memories of lots of fun playing in the street for hours or in the fields behind the houses. The marchetti van, the walls ice-cream van, chippy van, veg van and the rag man, and my friend Philomena went round the street at night selling the daily record, could go on and on...ps. Cathie Mooney. you lived next door to my cousins Jean and Louise. Anyone who knows me am on facebook.
Hi Miss McKenzie from Eddlewood Are your brothers John and nNd plus others? Did they go to school in Shetleston. Great family. Billy Murray
Hi my name is Trisha Rodgers(Welsh) came across this site by accident and am loving the stories about Easterhouse. June Stewart you were in my class at Blessed John Ogilvie school, i remember you fondly, i loved going round to your house, you like me came from a big family, i was Wardie Road and it was all girls in our family. Douglas McAree i remember you too, and all the names you mentioned took me back to my childhood. I made my communion with your brother Andrew as my communion partner lol, still have the picture, your mother was lovely, beautiful red hair. I loved living in Wardie Road, great memories, out playing from early morning till dark in the long summer holiday's. Lots of great pal's, better people you could not meet. It was rough and tough but great fun. Easthall school was a great play area for us in the summer holiday's, using breadboards to slide down the stairs onto the pitches, does anyone else remember doing this. My mum wee Cathy Welsh would go off her heid at all the bruises down our shins as me and my wee sister Linda tried to hide our legs sitting in front of the telly with our tea and toast watching "High Chapparal" lol. I too remember the Askit van
Hi wullie mcluskey here stayed in commonhead went to st collettes then the lenny ,still there up till 2 years a go married leslie ann oneill from aberdalgie rd brought up 2 boys david and mark i think easterhouse done no harm to us absolutely brilliant memories i have 2 brothers and 3 sisters all doing well my parents john and betty still doing well in their 70s great place to have grown up still visit greirs on occassion hello ann fae the project
Hello, my name is Harry owens I lived at 28 Duntarvie Road we moved there in 1959 -1967, Easterhouse was and still is a great place. I have been al round the world but when I come home to Scotland I make my way to have a look at my old area, a lot has changed but still call it home
my mother moved to easterhouse in 1972as a single parent, i have both good and bad memories as a child, but you would need a bulldozer to move her from the same flat"apart from the refurb"that she has been in all theses years,altho she is english she was ecepted by the easterhouse people,and nowadays anyone who said a wrong thing about her adopted easterhouse would have to put up a good argument for my mother not to defend easterhouse,
a big big
thankyou too the people of easterhouse who now look after my mum,
Magnus lawsom
Moved to Easterhouse 2 Buchlyvie st in the late fifties Until 1975 moved to Dennistoun . went to blairtummock then westwood played football on the ashie my dad ran the life boys 107
Gavin Brownlie
Galya McFarlane (Brown) Hi my sister Elizabeth and I grew up in Easterhouse on 17 Baldragon road where we stayed with our parents Alec and Janet Brown (and Princess) from around 1968 until around 1984. at that time Elizabeth moved abroad and my mother and I moved to 32 Auchingill Road where she stayed until about 2002. We attended Bishoploch Primary School, as did my own son. My sister went on to teach at Commonhead primary school. We attended Lochend secondary and have many fond memories of the pupils and staff at both schools. I had a wonderful childhood and the freedom that my friends and I experienced is a world away from the restrictions that are forced on to our children today. We could leave our homes early on in the mornings with a few sandwiches and a bottle of barrs and come home at dusk after playing all day around the anthill, Gartloch woods and the Loch. I loved my time growing up in Easterhouse and I wouldn't change it for the world.
Hi i was born in Easterhouse i lived at 6 Eddlewood road before moving to Australia when i was 12 in 1982, i also went to Ogilvie had great time and would never change it came back just before it was all pulled down but have not been back since. My parents names are Brian and Kathryn Fox(Blakie) anyone wants to get in contact Email bf1970@hotmail.com
Those who formerly lived at 6 and 10 Wellhouse Cres may like to know that they will be demolished soon so not much time for final visit or photo.
All flats are emptied and boarded up but through my work I have access to them so if anyone wants a final photo let me know.
Eddie
Shame this couldnt be shared as i only stumbled across it. loved looking through it but ive now got a headache trying to figure out if i might know anyone ...need to revisit :)....Frankie keenan was at 6 Grudie St ..went to st Scholasticas Aged 52
Chris McGuirk :
I grew up in Canonbie Street then moved to Dubton Street. I enjoyed doing my milk run through Drummy, Den-Toi, Aggro wi McLuskey Taggs N Gerry Naismith. I went to the Clare then the Lenny. I remember our street as super friendly some great familys : Coyles,McEwans,Eskdales,Hastings,Morrisons,Baines,Saunders,Inglis,Nelsons,Smyths,Frasers, Spiers to name a few. I still live in the East-End with my own family, and have an odd pint in Griers but miss the Casbah. The best years of my life were spent living in Easterhouse, especially coming home from Celtic Park on the "Drummy Bus" 211 every window got tanned from Bar-L to Den Toi lol. Still a great place tho
Easterhouse,was a great place to live,when I was younger,we had all the farms about us ,play on the canal,make up rafts,tie a rope to the tree,and jump into the canal,then came the gang fights,the Torran Toi,against every other gang,mainley the Bar-L ,most nights,still the same after all these years,if you live in Easterhouse be proud of your place, I was
Joan Lawrie, Hello, this is for the attention of Linda Hughes who lived at 119 Easterhouse Road. Have been looking for Kathleen Bernadette Madden and she had this as one of her addresses, wondering if you knew her. Thanks
Heard of all the changes in the place. I lived in auchengill rd from 1960-73.went to bishoploch primary, I wonder what the people I knew are doing now. Jim curtis.
Frank barclay,i stayed at number 33 until 1973 when we moved to livingston. Ours was bottom left as you went in the close.
Hi there, does anybody remember a Kathleen Johnston or Madden who lived at 119 Easterhouse Road, could have been the 60s through to the 80s when she remarried.
I had an Uncle Stanley and aunt Lizzie who used to live in Easterhouse they were only about 5ft tall yet had the biggest sons going, I loved visiting them. To anyone who is disgruntled with living in Easterhouse try living in Fife.
hi my name is sylvia blaylock nee seaton, i was brought up in halliburton cres which was then changed to halliburton rd when they built the motor. i lived there with my mum, dad two brothers and my sister. i then got my own house two closes down from my parents when i was 18, where i lived for the next 18 years (getting married and having two children during that time) then my close was pulled down in 2000 so by sheer luck i got a back and front door up and downstairs, as we called it, across the road in wellhouse (enemy territory lol) the house i live in now was one of the houses i used to wish i lived in when i was little, they were like a fairy tale house to me when i was wee and its a great wee cul-de-sac. i loved easterhouse when i was wee, i,don't feel as safe now as what i did when i was wee but then isn't everywhere like that now better the divil you know! hi to cheryl johnston and trisha welsh i remember you both.
I was brought up in Torran Road and went to the Ogilvie and the Greg but left and moved to England at 15 (The best thing that happened to me as a youngster). I remember Gerard Cochrane above, we were in the same classes for years, we even had a fight after school, i thought i was brave then. And no, i remember the Greg had the best school team ever and cochey was in it, i wasnt good enough, they won everything but sadly i have no photo's. Our road was a violent place and ive seen things happen that most kids havent. Some great memories as a kid but mostly negative experiences, you took your life in your hands waling out of my area into any other. Terrible way to live.
hi its gary barbour here i'm thomas barbours brother karly richards and sharon were looking for thomas on here look me up on facebook and i'll put you in touch
For Karly Richards r.e. Sharon looking for Thomas Barbour call 07717191495
HI , JIM AITKEN,, .I lived in easterhouse from 1957 to 1984 . moved there from springburns Ratho terrace when i was 7. I lived at 6, duntarvie rd and went to riddrie school by school bus as there was no schools built yet , then i went to blairtummock primary from i think it was 59 to 62 then went to westwood secondaty school . then at the age of 15 i got caught up in the gang culture which was just starting to take over , and ran about with the PAK , with friends of mine , danny rielly, franny legget , colin morris , davie taylor and many more. my young brother was born out there ,, was a great place to live and plenty of places to roam when young and miss those days badly. MEMORIES eh, have been out in the area a few times lately but will never be the same . no atmosphere in the place now .since living there i have been married , 2grown up kids and now divorced . But easterhouse was all part of who i am today . i am now in germiston . but trying to move up north to kirkcaldy. and now im 60. and nearing the big E---- exit . thanks to all the friends i had in easterhouse and the enemies from the drummy etc , thanks alias .ZALY young pak ( then)
Hi my mum pat connell lived in easterhouse briefly after movin from Maryhill around 1959,attended blairtummock primary as did her younger siater Rosemary but andrew went to Rogerfield primary. They moved to Grangemouth 1964
james aitken , says i lived in duntarvie rd and went to blairtummock /westwood schools . and remember at first we had to get school buses from the shops at duntarvie rd to take us to school out with the scheme.. ive noticed familiar names mentioned on here ,, terry duffy , elenor connoly isobel kirkwood alex and colin morris .i lived in easterhouse from 57 till 84 . then left for good . now stay in sunny blackpool . dont knock easterhouse it was a great scheme to live in then . and miss those days ..
my name is Ronnie Eskdale was brought up at 15 Baldovan cres 4 about 15 yrs, now live in Helensburgh, planning 2 move back to easterhouse, you might be able 2 take the boy out of easterhouse, but never take easterhouse out the boy, theres that many people i remember i could be hear all night.... the fields before the m8 was built, the canal, even the big grass park we called hampden where we all played football, where the green bus ran past the 207 [ i think ], Easterhouse is a great place... find me on facebook... hi 2 David mitchill i mind you well, and 2 caroline Reardon was Eskdale, my cousin, not saw you in years xx tell all the family i said hi..
Hi there, My name is Elizabeth Baillie. I was born in Milton, but moved to Easterhouse in Wardie Road (Last close, beside Boston Juniours - I think it was called? Or the Bosco?), I lived there with my gran for several years, before me and my mum moved to Wellhouse, to which I moved to St John Ogilvie Primary, from, hmm, p5 onwards? I think? I was one of the few pupils that attended it, before they sadly brought it down, to rebuild the new school. In my opinion, they should have kept the name. So many memories from that school. I'll be 20 in March '12. I still live in Wellhouse, but I'm growing up, so sadly have to move away, every now and then, I look back to where the old school was, and imagine the new school like it was the old school. I remember in the bottom corridor, 3 singy doors down, the toilets, they were haunted. Oh, the memories. I'll never forget my teacher Mr McFadden, best teacher ever! I'm soon to be having my own little one, I just wish I could have sent her to that school too. The head teacher as well, she really helped me, her and Mr McFadden were simply the best people I have met. I'll never forget you all. Happy new year to you, should you ever see this.
hi my name is june greatrex lived in easter house 5 dunskaith place was about 4 years old when i left for birmingham.
I was taken by a couple of boys who lived nearby think they were brothers and they threw me in the local canal. from memory i think it could have been next to easterhouse railway station , which im told today is now a motorway. this would have been around 1969 0r 70 when this happened anyway luckily for me whilst i was hanging on to the nettles on the embankment a nice lady came by with a silvercross pram and saved me. and took me to the police station .does any one have any memory of this or know the lady ? she had a baby in the pram and a wee boy bout 2 or 3. i also heard there may have been a wee peice in the local paper about it also. im on facebook private msg me with any info thanks or call 07748752602
Hello, I am looking for anyone who might remember Kathleen Bernadette Johnston/Sweeney she lived at 119 Easterhouse Road in the mid seventies her daughter was Christine Anne Elizabeth Johnston/Madden.
Rachel Aitken . I lived in wellhouse cresecent for sixteen years had lots of friends in easterhouse, many are still friends today. I enjoyed my life in easterhouse and many a time i would stand up for its name when people would badmouth the place. It has changed in many ways over the years with the lose of the schools. But easterhouse was a good place to live and grow up, my old house is still there.
Hi, Ingrid Anderson here was Forbes, I moved to Easterhouse in 71 ish when i was 4, i went to Easthall school/Westwood secondary, we lived just across the road from the school in Haliburton Road, which seems to have vanished as i looked on Google earth and couldnt recognise anything. I left Easterhouse at 16 and moved to Devon when i was 20. I recognised a name or two i think from those posted, one s is my younger brother Ian Forbes.
I remember the sense of community and having fun playing in the streets, i hope to catch up with some of my old neighbour's soon, Laura Hutchinson, Heather, Christine and family.
I was wondering how to get hold of old school records and photos, my mum Betty is in Manchester now and she lost all our school and childhood photos in a fire in the 80's, looking to find some from Easthall and Westwood. I have three brothers Thomas, Ian and Scott, sister Elizabeth known to her friends as Fizzy. Old friends can find me at ..
celticthistle53@yahoo.co.uk
Hi my name is norrie smith i stayed at 145 langbar cres and had 6 brothers and 2 sisters whent to wellhouse primary and cranhillsec my pals where johnny mitchell, willie hollis and tam quinn, lived there in the sixties to the seventies lived right on the corner of torran road next to ritchards van even before that the gannons had the van i used to work in the ice cream van withh a guy named john and rab that was before the stirlings got there van, i remember the gans very well and seen a lot of fights in that time my family was elaine, davie,lily, wallace dougie, george eric and steven,and my ma frances worked in the ogilvie for years, our next door neighbours where the thompsons and the diamonds, my pal johnny mitchell lived in baldovan and i have very good memories of all the parties i used to go to in his house with his lovely parents john and june i now live in australia where i have been for about 24 yeare have three children and two grand children, i would like to hear from any one who remembers me you can get me on facebook or email me at calebowen@live.co.uk See ya
hii my name is margaret mullholland I moved too easterhouse in 1957 when i was two and stayed there until i was 32 ..I stayed in torran road with nine siblings, five brothers and 4 sisters. now stay in ayrshire but dont regret being brought up in easterhouse too much stigma attached to the place lots worse places to live. still got close friends that stay in easterhouse and have loads of good memorie's from ma childhood! though would need too agree that is does have some bangers. lol
