This map shows the Govanhill and Polmadie suburbs of Glasgow, where both my parents lived in their early years. We lived at 63 Albert Road before migrating to Australia in 1950. This map is mostly based the older 1927–1928 ordnance maps, which is about the time my parents were born. The map also shows (in blue) where Robyn’s ancestors Margaret Howie and her son Gabriel [4] Galt lived at the end of the nineteenth century.
I’ve just moved to Govanhill. I expect you’d find it much changed. Have you been back since 1950. I’m sure you must have.
Just writing so say that I enjoyed looking at your map. I’m curious about the history of the area and you’ve filled in many blanks. I live on thé corner of Aitkenhead Rd and Govanhill Dt
Hi Allan,
Yes, I have visited the area a few times over the years, but I left as a baby, so I have no memories of ‘the old times’.
I know my Dad used to roller skate along Calder Street, hoping to stop before flying into the traffic and trams on Aikenhead Road! :-))
My family lived at 121 Batson Street (2nd floor, on the corner of Calder Street).
When I was born, we were living at 63 Albert Street, which is now an Islamic Centre – so changed quite a bit!
Glad you found the map useful.
Went to Elim church butterbigins rd won a bible for 100% bible knowledge in exam 1958 went to odeon cinema same st did deliveries for coop when 14 same st went cuthbertson st then strathbungo schools brought up inglefield st till 15 played then parents moved awaystreet football most days delivered milk 5 am in morning including coldest winter of 20th century.1963 escaped down a lane up and over barbed wire hid in a bus in larkfield garage
Both my parents went to Strathbungo School! :)
I went strathbungo 1962 to 1967 .Then comprehensive schools took over Strathbungo became a primary school while my age group were relocated to Hillpark Secondary for 1 month