A Sign of the Times. Ghost Signs in Glasgow's West End.
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- A 'Ghost Sign' is said to be 'an old hand-painted advertising sign that has been preserved on a building for an extended period of time.'
In this video we take a brief look at some of the ghost signs in Glasgow's West End, between Partick and Finnieston. Some of these are well recorded and known about, while one or two have only recently been uncovered and can be seen today for the first time in many years, in one instance probably not seen for over a century.
Ghost signs are generally only revealed when a shop, public house, or other retail concern undergoes change of owner and renovation and the existing frontage is removed. At times this can reveal a much older frontage underneath, one containing old painted letters and advertisements that have lain hidden for many years. Often we do not get to see this aspect of our heritage, as older frontages can be totally ripped out and discarded or painted over and effectively lost forever. When an old shop or pub frontage is revealed, it can at times be one of very few pieces of evidence that the premises ever went under such a name, the Finnieston Station Bar being a perfect example.
Other examples included here are A. Cochrane's grocer shop in Old Dumbarton Road, The Rosevale bar, The Western Bar in Peel Street, Anderson's College, Kelvingrove Cafe, The Crescent bar (once called the Driftwood) on Argyle Street, and the Two Ways bar - now The Brass Monkey - once known as the Finnieston Station Bar.
As a shop fitter I see a lot of these old signs etc it’s amazing when we come across this kind of stuff
Absolutely. Often it's only when a shop undergoes renovation or change of owner that these old signs are revealed for the first time in many years. There is thankfully a slight trend these days to retain any uncovered old sign, and it certainly adds an historic quality to the frontage.
Was wandering around the City Centre with my partner on Saturday & was spotting a few ‘ghost signs’ after watching this video a few days ago. ⭐️
It's amazing what things you can discover just by looking and being attentive. 👍
@@EdExploresScotland Do you have a Facebook page at all Ed ?
I'm afraid not. Sorry.
Lovely subject Ed. What skills our forebears had. Sign-writers are much valued now, because I suspect it's a dying artfrom. Yes it's heart-breaking that someone would hack off beautiful bits of a more refined and beautiful past, without a second thought. Tossed into the gutter. *sob*. It's something to be thankful for, that anything from the past is retained for us to marvel at. I was reading the other day about The White Swan hotel, ( a 300-year-old coaching Inn ) that has a dining room which is basically the saved interior from the Ocean Liner, RMS Olympic. Amazing!
So I enjoyed your video very much and learned a few things I wasn't previously aware of. I remember the 'Two Ways' from the 80's, because it's where an old pal of mine used to drink. I've never set foot inside it, but yes, it is a rather distinctive old tenement that 'sits upon' it. I've always called it the Rab. C. Nesbit pub. :)
Fascinating that so much of what we see and take for granted is but a veneer, on top of something very different.
Cheers Eilean.
Hi Eddy, really intriguing subject for this video. As you mentioned, ghost signs are a great way of reliving the past history or story of a building. Unfortunately today’s younger folk don’t pay enough attention to this type of signage.
Well done on surpassing 1000 subscribers, you deserve so much more. Looking forward to many more adventures, your videos provide great content and interesting information.
Take care Eddy and stay well,
regards, Rob.
Many thanks. Amazing what you can see when you keep your eyes peeled.
Good man. Enjoy watching your videos. Originally from Havelock Street, now in the US. Keep them coming, please.
Thanks, will do!
Hello Eddy, fun wee video that was Today pal, ( Ghoulies ) hahaha not sure you would get away with that one Eddy on National tv... just like you i always keep looking here in Cambridge for old shop,pub,Tavern,Inn ,signs and your right it is facinating stuff. Also look forward to 26th when we can get you back out on the pie trail, as always Eddy all the best pal take care and congrats on the 1000 subs. 🏴👍🥃
Thanks. 26th April here we come.
Hi Ed,
I used to work in the Thornwood bar and i was told by the old regulars
that it used to have cages of budges and canaries hanging from the ceiling.
No idea how they would have survived the smoke in the air of the pub.
Also my Grandads photo is on the wall of the Dolphin.
Keep safe.
That's interesting about the Thornwood Bar. As you say pub air was pretty thick with cigarette smoke in the old days.
@@paulmcbride6667 no prob different time.
Hello fella!
Thoroughly enjoy your content, You motivate and inspire me and no doubt many many others, I’d just like to say a very big thank you.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much. Have a great New Year.
I’ve been walking the canal in sections, it’s been nice seeing the various parts of Glasgow along the water, you were one of my you tube inspirations to get out and explore, so thank you for that. Still enjoy your quiet videos from home with dry wit making me chuckle. 😃
Thanks. The canal towpath's certainly been busier during the pandemic. Looking forward to 26th April. Take care.
Thank you🇺🇸
Another great video eddie congrats on your 1k subscribers! You deserve alot more! Glasgow is a great city with fantastic history. Take care. Andy
Cheers. I'm always trying to escape from Glasgow, but at the end of the day I'm strangely drawn back.
Hi Eddy really good video I am nearing retirement and like nothing better than exploring Glasgow there are so many interesting things to see . I am from the east end originally but am now in your neck of the woods. I am particularly interested in the original street signs of which there are many. Keep up the good work all the best John PS I love the old pubs in particular!
Glad you enjoyed it. These days we seem to have forgotten the necessity of a street name sign on a modern building.
Well done Ed,
This is very interesting. It's strange how we only notice things like this when we're older. When I talk to my sons or my grandchildren about the past they glaze over and yawn. Oh well, their time will come I'm sure. I regret not having asked my parents more before they passed away and took their memories with them. My mum was from Maryhill and my dad was from Clydebank. They must have had lots of memories I'm sure but when you're younger you're not interested. Congratulations getting 1000+ subscribers, it's a nice thing for you to have. Loved your Scottish flag, the first thing I said to my wife was, he's having a laugh at the politicians who always have a very large flag in their house when doing an interview. Apologies if I'm wrong. Keep up the good work Ed, it'll be nice seeing you out in the countryside soon.
Ian and Angie.
Many thanks. You're absolutely right. Me and my flag are redressing the balance. Take care.
Ed, it is the quality of your subscribers, not the quantity of course.
Absolutely.
1000 subscribers is no mean feat Eddy. You need to push for folk to share your videos around more and open an Instagram Account for the channel...