Who can provide more tales about this ‘navy’? It must have been fun. In 1939, Dad was a teacher/engineer and soon discovered that he was NOT allowed to enlist in the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, etc – they were all ‘prohibited’ services. He and his pals scouted around and (more...)
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As well as naval vessels, Yarrows at Scotstoun had a reputation for bulding 'Meccano' ships, usually called the up-and-down boats. Typically, a ship was assembled by the parts being BOLTED together (maybe about every fifth rivet hole) and then, when the fit seemed okay, being totally (more...)
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My first memory of the river Clyde was of going to Rothesay on holiday with my family in 1964. I think we sailed from Wemyss Bay and I remember us arriving in Rothesay on the boat. Our wicker hamper had been sent on ahead with all the essentials needed for a family of 7-Mum, Dad, (more...)
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THE BROOMIELAW SHED Kenmac As far as my young eyes could see the shed was thick with a forest of legs. When I say legs, it seemed it was mostly trousered legs, but occasionally, bare calves were framed by frock hemlines above and heels below. It was dark, not pitch-black (more...)
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