Glasgow, a pupil at Shawlands Academy, facing the charges. Professors of the noble hart are haranguing the crowd, and invite all and sundry to step in and have a go. i was in the chioer in camlacie school what happened to francky my mate. Then there were booths showing feats of jugglery, acrobacy, pugilism and wrestling. Chisholm settled in Glasgow as an auctioneer and ran a lottery in Saltmarket, near to the railway bridge at Osborne Street. In Court yesterday there was considered an application by David Prince Miller for a theatrical license in connection with a building at Vinegarhill, Camlachie, to be called The Adelphi Theatre. 1870s: Glasgow (Vinegar Hill): Professor Andertons Illusions The musicians strike up God Save the Queen and the actors make their way through the audience and pass through the stage door. Homes similar to 181 Codona Glen Dr are listed between $417K to $849K at an average of $245 per square foot. During the commotion one of the serpents also escaped, and was caught crawling up one of the sleeping caravans, From The Aberdeen Evening Express 12 June 1891. Saturday, November 11, 1933 heraldscotland.com is tackling this problem by allowing only subscribers to comment. 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. Below is the Web Site and podcast from artist Mitch Miller Tales Fae The East, Pingback: Mitch Miller - 02 - Tales fae the East. 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. Those were the days when his fathers Ghost illusions were at the height of their popularity, and when the roundabouts were pulled by little ponies. Sangers Circus & Menagerie An enthusiastic member of the Royal Order of Ancient Buffaloes he was responsible for the founding of one branch appropriately named the Jovial Travellers Lodge. 0.74. I belive the circus was owned by Harry Paris. She married a Johnnie ONeill whom she met at Vinegar Hill in about 1914 or 15. He cancelled all of his engagements and joined the colors as a private.He entered the service august 5th 1914 the day after war was declared, and was on the firing line on the day the armistice was signed. Great fun day out with the . I can remember my mums cousin Charlie Lawson he had a daughter Rosemarie, they stayed in show ground in Darnick Street. (Image: Nichola Codona) A Motherwells mum diagnosed with terminal . They moved back to Glasgow to care for my grandmother, where my aunt Polly lived until last year. The Codona family came from Italy to Scotland in the early 19th century. Accused launched vicious attacks on three homosexual men in park in, FOUR accused, one a 14-year-old girl, were sentenced to life yesterday, at the High Court in Glasgow for beating a man to death and attacking. A good attendance was present. My dad George Merrick was born in Camachie in 1918. did you stay in Whitevale st in the 1960s and a brother called Charles ? 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. I recognised your name if Im not mistaken do you remember them. Skip Ancestry navigation . This story for me shows the wonders of the fair and its sad decline . Ring May Be Renovated Another great feature was the Brothers McLeods Moving Waxwork. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . The Codona family came from Italy to Scotland in the early 19th century. Certainly it must have cost a big hatful of money. Why, I once saw the entire play of The Silver King in twenty minutes done in the best style, a la Wilson Barrett. contact the editor here. 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. Hoping the names mean something to someone x. Hello Frances, Polly Spencer was my aunt, mum (Nora)s sister. The Codona family also opened at the turn of the century the first permanent Amusement Park in Scotland. This was called the Fun City and was located at Portobello in Edinburgh. In the 1890s the Codona family owned and operated a small circus in southern Mexico. Colin Chisholm with his waxwork and museum of curiosities was another annual visitor at Glasgow Fair. Those who could not retreat often died slowly and painfully over the next three days, rightwhere they lay. In the 1870s the city fathers decided the carnival and circus that appeared during the Glasgow Fair opposite the High Court on Saltmarket and Glasgow Green, would have to be relocated, and moved them to Crownpoint, and then on to Vinegarhill at Camlachie. My earlies recollection of Geggies on Glasgow were Sennetts and Perrys, or Purry as the Glasgow buddies called him. Mrs. Kellys grandson drives the rocket railway, hair raising highlight of the Empire Exhibition amusement park. The very name rouses sleeping memories, and the older folk have no hesitation in saying The Fairs no what it used to be. Apropos the skin market. 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. Just around the corner was the first cinema I was ever allowed to go to when I was still in shorts that cinema was the Scotia. The walled carnival grounds at West Vinegarhill, postal address 845 Gallowgate, were owned by the Green family, and following the closure of East Vinegarhill in 1930, only selected families made the move into Greens property. I may state that that business had formerly been carried on in a very large building on the banks of the Clyde beside the old weir. 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. What a combination of brass bands, steam whistles and organs! Trowhead went to the exhibition, but from his seat he could see behind the scenes, and saw more than he intended. The walled carnival grounds at West Vinegarhill, postal address 845 Gallowgate, were owned by the Green family, and following the closure of East Vinegarhill in 1930, only selected families made the move into Green's property. $67.06. The old circus tricks are repeated, and in ten minutes we are again in the open air. Hi my grandad was called Charles Swallow from Rochdale, my great grandad and great great grandad were also called Charles Swallow. There was the inevitable fat woman, the swings, the Waterloo Fly an A regular beauty, shouts a bleary eyed dissipated looking fellow, Weights twenty six stone. A reglar beauty shouts a bleary-eyed, dissipated looking fellow, weighs twenty six stone. Alfredo Codona (18931937), who would become the most noted member of the family, began appearing in the circus at 7 1/2 months when his father, Edward, a flyer, balanced him on his hand for the opening act. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, Do not sell or share my personal information. Bob Ferguson was then ringmaster and business manager for Manleys circus. I didnt know about the show biz connection until just recently. The Ghost Show was excruciatingly funny. Any info would be helpful . Anyone heard of my relatives who were Amusement Caterers: William/Wullie Brown, Lizzie Brown (nee Smith) Sarah Brown (nee Rose)? At Glasgow fair and the New Year holiday time. Sales and Booking Coordinator @ Codonas Amusement Park. My grandmothers name was ODonnell. He was assisted by his two sons Alan Codona and Barry Codona. It was established by the Codona Family in 1970 and is currently managed by the third generation of the family. During the next few minutes I am in the midst of the hares, snakes, wonders workers, andjugglers. . Open today: 10:00 - 23:59. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. My GG grandfather (David Young) and GG grandmother (Agnes Gray) were married in 1864 from their respective addresses at 10 and 8 Vinegar Hill. I wonder if any of my age group thinks of those days. The musicians strike up God save the Queen and the actors make their way through the audience and pass through the stage door. Nichola Codona with her husband Robert and two children, Robert, 15, and Katie-Leigh, 11. per adult. 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. I do not wait the consummation of the drama and amid the murmurs from the pit I see the door. Here is a youth indulging in his first dissipation of summer drinks, while there is another who is cramming cakes of gingerbread down what appears to be a bottomless pit .And here is a factory girl who has come to have a good pen` orth of the drama, while there is a gamin all eyes and ears for the commencement. Lene was picturesquely attired in a white dress, over which were several sashes of brilliant hue, while on her head she wore the Romany headgear of a bride, a flowing veil of many colours. A brave Scots mum diagnosed with terminal cancer has turned down chemotherapy treatment to spend her final weeks with her children.. Nichola Codona, from Motherwell, made a GP appointment after . In 1937, when Bruce sued for divorce, Alfredo shot and killed her and himself. I wonder if you were the girl who attended St Annes school in David. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. I didnt have a cycle I am one of 9 . Among the first of these are the three mysterious albums by the all-acoustic trio Codona, whose members were multi-instrumentalists Collin Walcott, Don Cherry, and Nan Vasconcelos. This is the grave stone of David Prince Miller It can be found at Glasgow necropolis. The band accommodated in a resplendent carriage, led the way, followed by a number of artistically arranged tableaux the most impressive of which was that representing Britannia and the lion. I believe my ancestor is Sarah Adens/Edens who married Michael McGuigan. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. Joe White. 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. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Im not in contact with her and would like to catch up. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: Readers Menagerie He went to France in 1916, went through several minor engagements and finally went over the top on July 1st at the battle of the Somme, with the famous Tyneside Scottish Brigade. Theres a Joe Lawson on the showmans yard next to Shettleston Juniors. Mattie Ann/Annie McGuigan (1895-1975), whos family originate from the Calmachie/Vinegarhill area. The site at Crownpoint was short lived for the showpeople, and they had to move from Rowchester Street when the Corporation decided to build a tram depot there in 1893. In 1930 East Vinegarhill was acquired by the Corporation, who opened up the piece of ground as a childrens playground and football pitch. There was H. Holden, Old Adelphi Theatre, a permanent building run by Mr. David Prince Miller. The Aberdeen Codona family continued to operate their travelling fairground business and in 1969 won the tender to operate the Amusement Park at Aberdeen beach. MR RAYMOND CODONA is a Director from Glasgow. Codona Family Population Trend historical fluctuation. The fact that a live monarch of the forest was used added to the thrill of the occasion. Roller Coasters per 1,000 sq mi. In Codona family. Corrections? 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. The 2,717 sq. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree. After the hide and skin people left, the building lay empty for a long time, then Jack Swallow opened it for the winter season as a circus, but didnt do very well .After him Manleys circus people had a go at it but didnt catch on. Location. They were a circus family and toured the country as entertainers. in the public interest that she should be named. This is my home. The police Kept them moving, but they nevertheless made themselves obnoxious by their bold begging and even forcible seizure of what they wanted at lonely houses. Thereafter the gypsies gave another exhibition of dancing, but several hitches occurred before the orchestra had selected suitable music. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. The alter was the stage of the Whitevale Theatre a commodious building forming part of the Carnival attractions provided for the East Enders by Mr Geo. He is of the purest Romany stock. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The people of Vinegarhill were a major part ofCamlachies history. I was wondering if it the same family all I really know they were showmen, Becky Smith was my aunt died quite a few years ago I was born in the showground my relatives are the whites and the cadonas my aunt Janie is still alive and lives in garthamlock, My Granny was Becky Smith and related to the cadonnas. Leitzel fell when part of her rigging broke, and she died of the injuries she sustained in the Read More; history of circus Other circuses were Jeannettes, Manleys, and Cadonas and among the attractions were Menders Wild Beast Show and Wombells Menagerie with the lion Wallace born on the Green, and the lion tamer The Great Macoma. Players to catch the eye were Thomas Slater. 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. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). The Figure Eight was locate at Fun City and the other travelled Scotland visiting various towns and citys. 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. Beach Blvd, Aberdeen AB24 5NS, Scotland. Family Cottage near Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. And here is a factory girl, who has come to have a good penorth of the drama, while there is the gammin all eyes and ears for the commencement. 12 talking about this. There was a Woods family lived around number 75. Born in South St Mungo St, Glasgow on 02 Jan 1904 to Thomas Codona and Hannah Morrison. It was located at Kittybrewster mart along with many other rides and attractions owned by the Codona family. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. After the gypsies had given a remarkable exhibition of dancing and sang several songs in German, Pastor Geyer addressed the company. 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! They were clown and comic policemen, in the first pantomime produced at the Princess Theatre by a Mr McFadzean, who was the first lessee of the theatre. 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. My mum (Carolina Winters) was born at Vinegar HIll in 1923. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. A Historic Hall The proprietor was an Italian- A man of mystery. The band is seated, there are two or three preliminary flourishes on their part, and then the curtain is rung up. Aberdeen Maritime Museum and Codonas Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Required fields are marked *. Glasgow, UK 90 contributions. Lanarkshire Live. For all other products, simply show your order confirmation at one of our . The band will play the last toon onh outside cries the first robber, and when we go hinside to begin. At length a man named Reuben Wilson took hold of the creature by one of the hind feet and hauled him back to his confines. Mumforts old geggie still stood at the corner of Saltmarket and Greendyke Street, but it was before my time. 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. William Henry Codona married Evelyn Slater and had 5 children. Now we come to the portable theatres, better known as the Geggies. staying with us one summer at Rothesay. Hence penny geggie and thereafter shut yer geggie! (be quiet!). This left John Cairns, 18, of Shawholm Terrace, Shawlands, Glasgow, with his girlfriend, Claire Codona, 14, of Hillhead Avenue, Blairbeth . Lord Balfour of Burleigh asked questions regarding them in the House of Lords on April 30th. Leitzel fell when part of her rigging broke, and she died of the injuries she sustained in the fall. He counselled the people of Glasgow to treat the gypsies kindly, as they were Christians, and had sought him for baptism for their children. Ft. 106 Navigators Rd, St Johns, FL 32259. My Granda and his family lived in Vinegarhill, On being released from the army Captain Smith returned to evangelistic work. Mr. John Cadona well known amusement caterer and one of two surviving sons of the late Mr. William Cadona, founder of Cadonas Amusements, died at his home at 216 Smithycroft Road Riddrie, on Monday morning. With Ren Deltgen, Ernst von Klipstein, Josef Sieber, Annelies Reinhold. Skip . McLeods Waxwork and menagerie were quit a Glasgow institution. Permission from Swales From Swales Forrest to use this photo ,Many Thanks. When William Codona was born in 1880, in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, Henry Codona, was 22 and his mother, Helen Matilda Barr, was 20. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Three brass bands took part in the procession, and it was not surprising that the streets were always lined to witness the spectacle. and J. Ratcliff. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Here is a youth indulging in his first dissipation of summer drinks, while there is another one who is cramming cakes of gingerbread down what appears to be a bottomless pit. A little further on stood Clarks famous ghost illusion-in those days a household name throughout the length and breadth of Scotland. The rain is falling heavily and the crowds are gradually melting. Giovanni was born in 1859, in Palermo Sicily. 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". Hi Frederick, I went to Camlachie Primary School and knew many of the Vinegarhill children, and among them was my classmate John Henry Stirling, who may well be connected to you, I believe my family come from vinegar hill the stirlings. the yelling, howling, swearing, laughing, thieving and devilry. The fairground was arranged in some sort of plan; the big shows formed a half circle at the back of the ground. Where Alonzo the Brave is the chief attraction. 17 October 1927 - 12a Broad Street,Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, 1 May 1994 - Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. What a noise! The above photo was published in 1906 with the following caption; THE GERMAN GYPSY ENCAMPMENT AT VINEGAR HILL, GLASGOW. Mr. John McIntyre, who died in Stobhill Hospital, was extremely well known as an amusement caterer, not only in the East End, but in many other districts. Bobby Codona (46), of Rockburn Crescent, Bellshill, didn't have a licence or insurance at the time, Hamilton Sheriff Court heard. can anybody give me any info on the Cadonas thanks. The occurrence of Codona . Mr. John Swallow, by the way was lessee of Vinegar Hill for many years. Any roller coaster worth going on costs shit tonnes of money to build and maintain (Icon at Blackpool cost 16m to construct, even ones like the Runaway Timber Train at Landmark cost 800,000) We need to build alpine coasters. I wonder if he rembers I dont know if there would be any connection but Im trying to trace my roots as I was told that we have gypsy/travellers in the family. 3 Baths. My granddad was born in 1914, on the Gallowgate. 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. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Loud complaints are also being made at these foreigners being allowed to beg and grab in a way that would not be tolerated for a moment if Scotsmen acted thus. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. In 1916 on July 1 at 7:30 in the morning 1000s upon 1000s of British and Frenchtroops rose out of their trenches thatstretched 14 miles across the grassy plains that had become a no mans land across France in the Great War, and began a slow advance against what they thought would be a few straggling German resisters and an assured and easy victory. Im descended from Catherine Chittocks aunt Caroline (Finch) McPherson who was a lion tamer for a while. Research genealogy for Duncan Johnston Codona of 12a Broad Street,Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as well as other members of the Codona family, on Ancestry. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Codonas have tried everything to stay on their small rural camp, but still the local council deems their site illegal and refuses to grant the family's caravan planning permission. He was an intimate friend of the late Mr Wheatley. admitted the murder and assault charges on June 2. The three youths, their clothes still covered with Mr Doran's blood, then gatecrashed a party in Pollokshaws Road and boasted about what they, By that time Claire Codona had gone home, but she was arrested next, During the trial her defence counsel, Mr Gordon Jackson, QC, claimed, she had been pressed for hours by two policewomen into finally admitting, that she had kicked Mr Doran ''once on the foot'', but she consistently, Mr Jackson also pointed out that the only other person present during, the long interrogation was the girl's father, described in court by a, psychiatrist as a chronic alcoholic, incapable of safeguarding his, Mr Donald Findlay, QC, told the court that Bell hated homosexuals. Ted (Kid) Lewis, former lightweight champion, refereed a fight there two years ago. They also lived in the Gallowgate when it was called Great Eastern Road at that part. The course of true love did not run smoothly for the bridal pair of German Gypsies at Vinegar Hill, Glasgow, on Thursday. It was hung and drawn and let down with strong iron chains. Codona's Aberdeen: Codonas - See 557 traveler reviews, 121 candid photos, and great deals for Aberdeen, UK, at Tripadvisor. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: Walter Wilmot: Three-abreast Jumpers We are read by an informed, educated readership who can add their knowledge and insights to our stories. My Dad had 11 siblings but there are only 3 still living now. Catherines mother was Mary Ann Finch, Carolines sister and their mother was a Wombwell and connected with Wombwells menagerie. Recommended. Location is quiet and each apartment has it's own allocated parking space. Round the gateway, the flags were once more flung to the breeze, the crowds gathered from all parts of the city, crossed the threshold. There were two entrances of a kind at the east and west ends, with an inside circle between these of smaller booths and stalls for the sale of sweets, hot peas, lemonade, toys ete, on either side of a makeshift street. 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