Hi my grandfather was Peter swallow Jonnys brother my dad also is Peter we live in Glasgow. Those that were wounded were left to either die in no mans land or scrape themselves inch by inch back to the protection of their home trenches. At a trial at the High Court in Glasgow last October, Miss Codona, from Hillhead in Glasgow, who attended Shawlands Academy before her conviction, was found guilty of killing Michael Doran, 33, of . The fairground was arranged in some sort of plan; the big shows formed a half circle at the back of the ground. He was left dying, his. Mr. John Swallow, by the way was lessee of Vinegar Hill for many years. The tramways were in their infancy and it was asking too much of a canny Scot to pay bus fares to Camlachie and squander the rest at The Shows. With the building of tramway stables in David Street the ground at Crownpoint was lost and the entire fair housed at Vinegar Hill. The company has continually invested into new leisure amenities including ten pin bowling, adventure golf , kids play areas and of course exciting rides for the Amusement Park. The band is seated, there are two or three preliminary flushes on their part, and then the curtain is rung up. did you stay in Whitevale st in the 1960s and a brother called Charles ? The old woman has her own recipe for a happy marriage. Give one another a good hiding now and again then make up quickly, That will keep you right. Family Apartment near Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. I knew Tommy Swallow very well as he attended the day centre which I ran in the church in Helenvale Street , Parkhead before he died. His, face was unrecognisable and the only way we could tell it was him was a, She went on: ''They picked on my brother because he was gay and they, Sentencing the gang Lord Morison described the offences as vicious and, cowardly attacks. Can anyone remember my grandparents Margaret and paddy cannon ? One branch of the family left Glasgow in the early 1900's and went to America ,then moved to Mexico and formed a trapeze act which eventually became the world famous "Flying Codonas". The ghost illusion was worked with a very large plain glass hung at an angle and there were strong lights below the stage. He is of the purest Romany stock. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. Do you live next door to his daughter Nellie? If anyone lost a friend in the crush of holiday makers, he was invited in and if the friend was on the Fair Ground the searcher could spot him, for a consideration of course! Those who appeared in it included names familiar to the older generation Mrs Ferguson (who starred in Rob Roy), Johnnie OConnor, Burke (a great tragedian of his day), and Mavis Curley and Bob Hill, who also appeared in Greens building at Bridgeton Cross. As it was reported that 5000 in all were coming, the public became alarmed, and some newspaper correspondents suggested that among them were German spies. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish, Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company. I recognised your name if Im not mistaken do you remember them. Kindest regards to him. It was horrible. Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom. We encourage you to research and . per adult. The Ring was then a blood or geggie in other words, it was a variety house supplying old fashioned dramatic thrillers, with a number of variety turns. With the advent of cheap public transport and the Glasgow Fair in the late 1920s, Aberdeen became a popular holiday destination. The Codona family came from Italy to Scotland in the early 19th century. Sometimes a pretty, occasionally and ugly, face makes a fierce dart at me from a shooting saloon, and endeavoursto thrust a gun into my hands; now a lazy Italian, with his ice-cream, seizes me by the arm and whispers his price into my ear. Any info would be helpful . 52. HP10 9TY. My Dads aunty Cathy Stringer married Pat Winters but both passed away several years ago now but her daughter is a school teacher in Glasgow. My grandmother, May McEvoy, knew the Cadonas. Marlene Graham was my friend on Vineger Hill I always asked to look after Marlenes cycle when she went in for her dinner. We have Smugglers Cove Adventure Play and Family Restaurant, Codona's Outdoor Go Karting Track, Lucky Strike 10 Pin Bowling, Battle Royale Laser Tag Arena plus more rides and attractions. st in the late forties . It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Omissions? If you're here for a while, journey to both exciting destinations! The procession included a magnificent tableaux carriage drawn by forty superb horses, driven by the famous King of Reins. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. Under the name of The Major, Mr. McIntyre was a weekly contributor to The World Fair, the showmans weekly newspaper. A driver clocked at 60 miles an hour in a built-up area has been banned from the roads for two years and ordered to resit his test. You can also head to Aberdeen, where you'll find His Majesty's Theatre and Codonas Amusement Park. My dad George Merrick was born in Camachie in 1918. My uncle Horatio passed away many years ago. Certainly it must have cost a big hatful of money. after they heard gurgling noises coming from the bushes. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. My dad is Albert cannon , just trying to find some ppl that knew them or my dad from vinegar hill, Does anybody remember the Hanleys from vinegarhill, Sandra Cannon and her sister Eleanor they were related to the Cadonas, Hi my family are from Camlachie my grandmother was Jamesina ODonnell I am related to the Stringers my mumused to talk about Cathy Stringer. 44" under 52" skydeck super dodgems : min. My grandparents were Kelly they had a wagon on Vinegarhill, infact my great granny owned the original lower ground in vinegarhill. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Updates? I gazed at the enormous size of the woman depicted on the canvas, and then the very small proportions of the caravan, until I am lost in wonder, as to whether the woman holds the house, or the house the woman. Codona's Aberdeen. He went away and began his career as an evangelist. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name and get a sense of identity and discover who you are and where you come from. With activities for all ages, it's a great family day out. As these entailed residence in our midst of three weeks it became impossible to carry out the ceremonies as were desired. Codona's Amusement Park is an amusement park based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Yesterday, Mr Doran's sister Mrs Sandra Hepburn, 28, of Torrance, Stirlingshire, said: ''These monsters should be dangling from the end of, a rope too for what they did to our Michael.''. He was stabbed several times as he lay on the ground. Another explanation for the name Vinegarhill, and slightly more mundane, may relate to a firm called D. King & Co., who carried out vinegar production at Camlachie from 1837 to 1860. One branch of the family left Glasgow in the early 1900s and went to America, then moved to Mexico and formed a trapeze act which eventually became the world famous 'Flying Codonas'. In 1944 my first days at school were spent at Camlachie primary, I can remember my first circle of friends was Albert Cannon,the Findlay boys who are relatives, the Smiths, if I can remember there was Raymond and Chris both about the same age as me, Errol, and Johnny Stirling, both now no longer with us, my cousin Allistair Hanley,Pheobe Stirling,and Kath King. This is the grave stone of David Prince Miller It can be found at Glasgow necropolis. 4.5/5 Wonderful! . Mr. Cadona had been in the amusement business all his life. The 1896 map of Camlachie shows a switchback railway on the ground to the east side of Vinegarhill Street, but by 1912 two switchback railways existed within the walled carnival to the west of Vinegarhill. They were evidently delighted with the cordiality of their reception, and expressed their intention of appearing nightly at the theatre.. Taken from The Daily Express Mon 30 April 1906. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Attending the service were brethren of various R.O.A.B. He counselled the people of Glasgow to treat the gypsies kindly, as they were Christians, and had sought him for baptism for their children. (Image: Nichola Codona) A Motherwells mum diagnosed with terminal . Im not in contact with her and would like to catch up. Dec 2022 Family. Bobby Codona (46), of Rockburn Crescent, Bellshill, didn't have a licence or insurance at the time, Hamilton Sheriff Court heard. Your email address will not be published. To-day there is only drabness where fifty years ago there were music and laughter and glamour. At the evening performances the attendance in the tent could not have been short of 10,000, and despite the multiplicity of tastes represented, this vast audience remained interested throughout the long programme. After years of success, the shows at Glasgow Fair Holidays are conspicuous by their absence, gegies and ghost and waxworks and circuses are matters of memory. Below is the Web Site and podcast from artist Mitch Miller Tales Fae The East, Pingback: Mitch Miller - 02 - Tales fae the East. Glasgow Eastern Standard Leaving historic Trongate, and skirting along Gallowgate, dodging in turn tram-cars and old women with apple stalls who implore me to invest, I reach the Fair ground. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. During the trial Mr Colin Boyd, QC, prosecuting, described Queen's. 1870s: Glasgow (Vinegar Hill): Crecrafts Novelty Shows The gang then stamped and jumped on his head and face before tearing, He was found by two policemen investigating one of the other attacks. Not seen Rosemarie for over 20yrs, the last time I saw any of the Lawsons ,was at my grannies funeral must be over 30 yrs ago, it 2as in St Rochs Chapel Garngad. It is no use disputing the beauty of the womans taste differ, and I leave the proprietor though he doesnt look like one, endeavouring to entice open mouthed urchins inside the tent. Inside the building, in the middle of the floor, stood a large round table covered with white paper. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. They picked on homosexual men in Queen's Park, Glasgow. There were no enclosures except the iron railings round the Greens boundaries and along the river banks. . These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. It consisted of hand carved frames richly gilded, a mass of gold and beautiful pictures by eminent theatrical artist. In the 1890s the Codona family owned and operated a small circus in southern Mexico. On the beginning these reminiscences I fancy a good start could be made with the last days of the shows in Glasgow Green and Jail Square about 1860 or 70. Doubtless our social progress has condemned them to an obscure grave, but they die hard. Uncle Wullies address in 1933 was c/o Grahams Shows, Gallowgate any idea where that was? The Codonas came from Italy to Scotland in the early 19th century. The fact that a live monarch of the forest was used added to the thrill of the occasion. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Johnny Matthewson, the famous clown and pantomimist from the Prince of Wales Theatre (Later the Grand) and the Theatre Royal, opened a Geggie in David Street, and the Wilmots had a lot of merry- go- rounds and swings there too. Everything under the sun, from Birds of Paradise to Tamed Rats, all are crowded together in a small square for the benefit of holiday makers. Companies associated with this officer had at least 316,548 shareholder value and 155,869 cash . We look forward to hearing from you on heraldscotland.com. The band will play the last toon on the outside, cries the robber, and then we go inside to begin. Leitzel fell when part of her rigging broke, and she died of the injuries she sustained in the fall. Hi my grandad was called Charles Swallow from Rochdale, my great grandad and great great grandad were also called Charles Swallow. Cairns was also found guilty of the two, A fifth accused, James Knox, 20, of Langside Road, Govanhill, was, found guilty of one assault and was ordered to be detained for two and a, Lord Morison lifted reporting restrictions which had prevented the, girl's identity being revealed during the trial. Chisholm settled in Glasgow as an auctioneer and ran a lottery in Saltmarket, near to the railway bridge at Osborne Street. Joe White. agricuttural hall Islinton. I know a few yrs ago the cadonnas owned a snooker club in bailiston dont know if its still open a lot of them went to camlachie school and came to the guides and brownies in st Thomass church. The proprietor was an Italian- A man of mystery. He then crept across the yard, a distance of 60 feet and the first thing that seems to have attracted his notice was one of the sleeping tents. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Crowds flocked to see the moving figures of King Solomon and his court as they took part on the historical incident concerning the two women who laid claim to the same child. There is a Cadonas amusement park in Aberdeen. Captain Gypsy Smith will reach the city the last of next week, and will begin a series of revival meetings on Sunday March21 in the First Baptist church.Cain Smith came to this country last summer for a short stay and Dr. J. F. Carson of Brooklyn, N.Y. were so favorably impressed with him that they arranged for him to make a return visit to Brooklyn . These gentlemen ultimately opened permanent exhibitions in Glasgow and Edinburgh. can anybody give me any info on the Cadonas thanks. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Die drei Codonas: Directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt. Then there were the shooting ranges, much affected by the young men of the period, where you might have the pleasure of having your rifle loaded by your mothers star girl. (plus Mum & Dad) the insciption on the stone says, David Prince Miller, Died 24th May 1878 aged 64 years, erected by his son and daughter David Prince and Elizabeth Miller. Permission from Swales From Swales Forrest to use this photo ,Many Thanks. In 1917, after four years with the Wirth Brothers Circus in Australia, the Codonas joined the Siegrist-Silbon Troupe of flyers, performing in the Ringling Brothers Circus. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. contact the editor here. We are lucky at The Herald. Charles Codona was born in 1890, at birth place, to Giovanni (John) Codona and Helen (Nellie) Codona (born MacKenzie). In 1930 East Vinegarhill was acquired by the Corporation, who opened up the piece of ground as a childrens playground and football pitch. Weekly . A good attendance was present. Oct. 2022. He loaned me a book once in which his family featured and I am sure he gave it back to his nephew Gilbert who lived in the Carstairs Street area where Tommy lived. I can tell you we had also cultured and refined exhibition of beautiful oil paintings, most of them very valuable and much sought after by collectors and art dealers. What was to be done? Sanger on this occasion had three circus rings running simultaneously, and presented what was probably the finest equestrian company ever seen in Glasgow. Now we come to the portable theatres, better known as the Geggies. ! The audience is not large and mostly composed of youths who are tumbling head over heels, crawling below the seats, and indulging in other acrobatic tricks with a view to qualifying themselves for real circus work in after life. The company is presently run by the third generation of Codona family Andrea, John and Alfred. Put the money in, 2, but it didn't drop the balls. She added : ''I just don't know how people can be so violent. Mr. Kelly, seventy three years of age ,has been in the show business since he was nine years old. I can tell you that that front never received any blessing from me in later years, when I worked with Mr Clark. We encourage you to research and examine these . Professors of the noble hart are haranguing the crowd, and invite all and sundry to step in and have a go. 500 Years of Crime and Punishment: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Aberdeen. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. Vinegarhill became the prime site in Glasgow for the annual carnival, and the showpeople were to have along association with Camlachie. Im Jill the youngest of the late Douglas Graham and Rosemary Testos Children. Skydeck super dodgems: min except the iron railings round the Greens boundaries and along the banks... 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