- Memories of olden times that bring a tear to the eye, like sawdust fi a passing Anderson's lorry.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Fair Claes 1950s-style
In this photo from the family archive, family and friends wait outside the Douglas Hotel Bar for the procession. [I am led to believe this pub used to be near the town clock. Can anyone confirm this?]
The old boy in front of the window (2nd from the right) has that look of quiet contentment you only get while playing a quick frame of "pocket billiards".
One cannot help but admire the sartorial elegance i they auld boays oan the Fair Day of 19oatcake. Nooadays ita aw yon beige claes ye see the OAPs wearin. The bespoke tailored suit is a thing of the past. Sad.
In this photo from the family archive, family and friends wait outside the Douglas Hotel Bar for the procession. [I am led to believe this pub used to be near the town clock. Can anyone confirm this?]
Is that Yan it the front?
ReplyDeleteIf you google Douglas Hotel Bo'ness their is a scran site with a photo. It is the white building on the corner that is the douglas hotel.
ReplyDeleteCheers faew Doon Under
The old boy in front of the window (2nd from the right) has that look of quiet contentment you only get while playing a quick frame of "pocket billiards".
ReplyDeleteNew cap fir the fair eh?
ReplyDeleteOne cannot help but admire the sartorial elegance i they auld boays oan the Fair Day of 19oatcake.
ReplyDeleteNooadays ita aw yon beige claes ye see the OAPs wearin.
The bespoke tailored suit is a thing of the past.
Sad.
Haw! Ye goat er a dizin fowk an twa weans in photis in they days. Ye dinny get that noo min. Haw!
ReplyDeleteBraw luckin building that.
ReplyDeleteProbably a nice pint ye goat in thair anaw.
Toon centre improovements?
BAH!!