Meadowbank

On the road from the centre of Edinburgh to Portobello

Recollections

1.

Bill Gall

Colinton Mains, Edinburgh

Thank you to Bill Gall who wrote:

Street Party

"I grew up in Meadowbank Crescent, and I would like to see again the cine film of the street party laid on by my parents and held for the Coronation in 1953

I don't know who took the film, but we all went up to Parsons Green school to view it later.

There must be other photos going about.  It would be nice to see them."

Bill Gall, Colinton Mains, Edinburgh:  October 12 + 15, 2010

Question

Do you know anything about this film, or any photos of the street party?  If so,  please email me.

Thank you.      Peter Stubbs:  October 16, 2010

Recollections

2.

Rob Fender

England

Thank you toRob Fender who wrote:

Before the Commonwealth Games

"I remember Meadowbank before they built the new stadium for the Commonwealth Games.  There was a running track where my pal Gus Gilroy and I used to go up and do a bit of training.

Edinburgh Eastern Harriers used to use the same place and on occasions we used to train with them.   There were no seats there,  just grass enbankments.

Over the  back of Meadowbank was Leith Athletic football ground which then became the home of Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway.   Many times on a Saturday, I used to be there right up against the fencing, with my goggles on, along with a load of other kids.   I remember it well.

My grandparents used to live across the road from Meadowbank, in Dalgety Street.

Robb Fender, England:  March 27, 2011

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