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Coronavirus Pandemic Track & Trace Forms requested by the Government

Coronavirus Pandemic Track & Trace Forms requested by the Government

2020 - and to be completed by Customers on thei...
Lynda cutting James McAlpine's hair.

Lynda cutting James McAlpine's hair.

2020 - In the background is David Turner photog...
Lynda Falconer with customer James McAlpine not yet 18.

Lynda Falconer with customer James McAlpine not yet 18.

2020 - Lynda is holding her face mask.
David Turner cutting Alan Orr's hair, a loyal customer for 40 years.

David Turner cutting Alan Orr's hair, a loyal customer for 40 years.

2020 - Because of the Coronavirus Pandemic Davi...
From left to right Jim Aitken, David Turner, Robin, and Colin Campbell photographed on the last hour of closing.

From left to right Jim Aitken, David Turner, Robin, and Colin Campbell photographed on the last hour of closing.

2020 -
Pictured from left to right Dave and Lynda and me all retired on 31st October 2020

Pictured from left to right Dave and Lynda and me all retired on 31st October 2020

Dave and me trained under my Father Bob in the ...
Interior of the Shop.

Interior of the Shop.

2020 -
This was the back shop where Lynda worked social distancing from Dave and myself.

This was the back shop where Lynda worked social distancing from Dave and myself.

2020 - It was also where we washed hair using t...
Thoughts for closing the Door after 45 years - It was happy but emotional.

Thoughts for closing the Door after 45 years - It was happy but emotional.

2020 -

Interior of the Shop.

Interior of the Shop.

2020 -
Interior of the Shop.

Interior of the Shop.

2020 -
Interior of the Shop.

Interior of the Shop.

2020 -
"End of an Era 48 years in Comely Bank - a big thank you to all our Customers"

"End of an Era 48 years in Comely Bank - a big thank you to all our Customers"

2020 -
A card from a customer.

A card from a customer.

2020 -
Me with a Coffee Machine - 4 pence a cup in Comely Bank.

Me with a Coffee Machine - 4 pence a cup in Comely Bank.

1981 -
St Davids Church Womans Guild Broomhouse circa 1960

St Davids Church Womans Guild Broomhouse circa 1960

Morag Macintyre 3rd Right Front Row Betty Rodg...
The Kennedy Children 1951

The Kennedy Children 1951

Elizabeth Kennedy with big brother John and lit...
The Edinburgh Evening News photographs Jack Milroy cutting the Tape at "Bobs"..

The Edinburgh Evening News photographs Jack Milroy cutting the Tape at "Bobs"..

1963 -
Report of our Father's Fatal Accident in the Evening News.

Report of our Father's Fatal Accident in the Evening News.

1968 - Our Parents were going on holiday to Pol...
The family photo from left to right front row, Franciszka our Polish Grandmother age 34,

The family photo from left to right front row, Franciszka our Polish Grandmother age 34,

1940 - son Bernard age 3, son Kaszik age 9, dau...
This is an Invoice for a BBC Radio Interview that our Father gave about "Men's Hairdressing and Styling".

This is an Invoice for a BBC Radio Interview that our Father gave about "Men's Hairdressing and Styling".

1967 - The title of the interview was "SCOTLAN...
This article and advert appeared in the Evening News when 13a Brougham Street opened.

This article and advert appeared in the Evening News when 13a Brougham Street opened.

1963 - Referring to my Father the article expl...
1982 Younger's Tartan Edinburgh Marathon - Scottish Life Team

1982 Younger's Tartan Edinburgh Marathon - Scottish Life Team

1982 Picture from Edinburgh Evening News cuttin...
Behind our father was a gas Ascot Water Heater and there were 3 Chairs

Behind our father was a gas Ascot Water Heater and there were 3 Chairs

1951 - on one wall, the hoses/shower heads coul...
Our Father cutting hair on the right with 2 other Barbers.

Our Father cutting hair on the right with 2 other Barbers.

1952 -
From left to right our Father, Larry Taylor, and Jimmy Chapman.

From left to right our Father, Larry Taylor, and Jimmy Chapman.

1956 - The Barber Chairs were upgraded to Belmo...
Ernies Ice Cream Van circa 1960

Ernies Ice Cream Van circa 1960

Ernies red and white van was one of the many Ic...
Mobile Shop circa 1960

Mobile Shop circa 1960

Mobile shops like this toured the newly built e...
Vegetable growing in the 1950s

Vegetable growing in the 1950s

Owing to rationing and shortages most people on...
"Guider" of the 1950s and 1960s

"Guider" of the 1950s and 1960s

As well as Bicycles, Tricycles and Rollerskates...