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Post by Waverley on Aug 3, 2010 19:31:28 GMT 1
The Bridgeton Cross Memorial is dedicated to the three Victoria Cross Winners with Bridgeton connections... For Calton read Bridgeton. For Niddrie read Riddrie. Richardson's father was a Bridgeton policeman and young James attended John Street Secondary School as a pupil prior to emigrating to Canada with his family.
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Post by Waverley on Aug 23, 2010 21:34:20 GMT 1
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Post by palaisgirl on Aug 24, 2010 8:50:00 GMT 1
Lord Provost cutting the ribbon
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Post by Waverley on Aug 24, 2010 9:32:06 GMT 1
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Post by Waverley on Aug 24, 2010 14:36:13 GMT 1
had a brilliant day with the keelies.so nice oor charlie got mentioned in dispatches,on a lighter(heavier) note the rivvy troops cant half shift the grub..lol.. I knew there was something wrong with you when your nose started to bleed ...once you got by Glesga Cross without yer leash oan. ;D
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Post by Waverley on Aug 24, 2010 21:53:29 GMT 1
The old Coat of Arms are showing up well on the Umbrella.
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Post by Waverley on Aug 26, 2010 7:47:55 GMT 1
Lord Provost visits revamped Bridgeton Cross
Glasgow’s Lord Provost, Bob Winter paid a visit Bridgeton Cross on Monday, August 23 as its million pound makeover neared completion.
The Lord Provost took a tour of the area taking in the newly restored Bridgeton Umbrella and a new Robert Burns Memorial in recognition of Bridgeton Burns Club, which dates back to 1870. A permanent tribute was also erected to three locally born servicemen, who were awarded the Victoria Cross for valour in the Crimean War and World War I They are: Major John Simpson Knox (Crimean War), Piper James Clelland Richardson and Private Henry May (both WWI). To mark this milestone in the transformation of this area of the East End the Lord Provost cut the ribbon to signify the full restoration of the Bridgeton Umbrella, the focal point of these works. The Bridgeton Bell was simultaneously rung for the first time in many years to mark the occasion. The bell was discovered during the restoration works and there are now plans to consult with locals on the possibility of bringing it back into use. The Lord Provost was accompanied on his visit by local Councillor George Redmond who also serves on the Board of Clyde Gateway. They were shown around the development by Ian Manson, Clyde Gateway’s Chief Executive and Audrey Carlin, the Project Manager for the works. The Lord Provost also met with members of Bridgeton Community Steering Group, comprised of local residents and shopkeepers, whom he shall host a civic reception for later that day. The Lord Provost said: “Bridgeton Cross has been transformed beyond recognition. I know everyone is delighted with the results and there is real excitement now that the facelift on Bridgeton Station has been brought forward to complement the marvellous improvements that have been carried out with such care after extensive community consultation.” Councillor George Redmond, the local member for the area and Board Member of Clyde Gateway added: “This is a very proud and historic day for the community of Bridgeton. This level of investment by Clyde Gateway in Bridgeton Cross reflects just how serious the organisation is about transforming how the area looks and how it is perceived by those who perhaps don’t know it as well as local people.
“The Umbrella really looks quite stunning and no-one can argue that it in its restored state it is one of the most impressive and unique structures in the whole of Glasgow. But it’s also the fact that so the other improvements such as the new paving, the seating, trees, the bus shelters and the improved lighting make the new-look Bridgeton Cross very pleasing to the eye. I’m really pleased that the efforts everyone has put in over the past 18 months have been recognised by the Lord Provost."
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