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A young Edward (Ted) Bottomley from the Dumbied...
In Lauriston we always had a Competition with the Customers for the Best Post Card

In Lauriston we always had a Competition with the Customers for the Best Post Card

2019 - of the Year Prize and the prize was just...
Me and Robert Main who started as my Apprentice in Bob's in 1969.

Me and Robert Main who started as my Apprentice in Bob's in 1969.

2019 - Robert worked for 50 years in Lauriston ...
Another photo taken in Lauriston on the day of my retirement cutting the hair

Another photo taken in Lauriston on the day of my retirement cutting the hair

2019 - of my good friend and also my lawyer of ...
This photo was taken when I was retiring on my last day in Lauriston.

This photo was taken when I was retiring on my last day in Lauriston.

2019 - On the right is my very last customer Ia...
Sighthill Inn 1961

Sighthill Inn 1961

Bill Moyes (2nd right) and wife Edie Moyes (3rd...
Sighthill Inn 1961

Sighthill Inn 1961

Edie Moyes (1st left) and husband Bill (3rd rig...
Chic Murray the Scottish comedian and his wife signed the reverse side of

Chic Murray the Scottish comedian and his wife signed the reverse side of

1967 - their business card when our mum and dad...
Coronation Day Celebrations in Broomhouse 1953

Coronation Day Celebrations in Broomhouse 1953

Coronation day being celebrated by Broomhouse r...
St Nicholas Church Guides - 1955

St Nicholas Church Guides - 1955

Myra Moyes taken at Guide Camp at Innerwick Fa...
St Nicholas Church Brownies - 1953

St Nicholas Church Brownies - 1953

Myra Moyes 1953 Thanks to Myra Legge for the...
St Nicholas Church Brownies - 1949/50

St Nicholas Church Brownies - 1949/50

Back Row 1st left Kitty Forrest ...
Interior of the Shop - 5 barber chairs with a front washing basin in front.

Interior of the Shop - 5 barber chairs with a front washing basin in front.

2020 -
"Goodbye FROM ALL OF US" card

"Goodbye FROM ALL OF US" card

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"Edinburgh Newest Continental GENTS HAIR STYLIST

"Edinburgh Newest Continental GENTS HAIR STYLIST

WILL BE OPENED HERE at NOON ON WEDNESDAY 16th ...
Our father sitting on the bonnet of his left hand drive Vauxhall Cresta

Our father sitting on the bonnet of his left hand drive Vauxhall Cresta

1959 - powder blue car. It was flown in from Be...
Our Father with the flower in his lapel is my Wedding Day.

Our Father with the flower in his lapel is my Wedding Day.

1967 - I was married in St Andrews Church, Rave...
Left Charlie Mearns and right Charlie Miller who started his Apprenticeship with "Bobs" in the West Port aged just 15.

Left Charlie Mearns and right Charlie Miller who started his Apprenticeship with "Bobs" in the West Port aged just 15.

1965 - We were like Priests called Therapists n...
The "BEFORE AND AFTER" was an advert for Brylcreem.

The "BEFORE AND AFTER" was an advert for Brylcreem.

1953 -
The picture of the lady was for a hair dye product called Inecto,

The picture of the lady was for a hair dye product called Inecto,

1952 - used to cover grey hair in men but this ...
The cabinet is full of everything to do with shaving, creams, oils, and lotions,

The cabinet is full of everything to do with shaving, creams, oils, and lotions,

1958 - we did a lot of wet shaving in the early...
Charlie Mearns cutting a Customer's hair.

Charlie Mearns cutting a Customer's hair.

1962 -
My Father's 5 Barber's photographed in the Doorway of his West Port Shop.

My Father's 5 Barber's photographed in the Doorway of his West Port Shop.

1964 - From left to right Jimmy Chapman (who wa...
Price List showing old £. s. p. prices.

Price List showing old £. s. p. prices.

1959 -
Barbers Jimmy Chapman left and Larry Taylor right, using Hair Clippers

Barbers Jimmy Chapman left and Larry Taylor right, using Hair Clippers

1962 - on Customer's hair. When I started a ...
On the steps from the bottom, 1st member of the public ? 2nd Duncan Wright,

On the steps from the bottom, 1st member of the public ? 2nd Duncan Wright,

1958 - 3rd Jimmy Morton, 4th Joe Mooney, 5th Mi...
Jimmy Chapman cutting Charlie Mearns hair.

Jimmy Chapman cutting Charlie Mearns hair.

1964 - The "Bob's sign" top right was probably ...
The poster is just one that our father thought up to promote his businesss.

The poster is just one that our father thought up to promote his businesss.

1952 -
This photo was taken in South Queensferry on a Wednesday which was our half day off work.

This photo was taken in South Queensferry on a Wednesday which was our half day off work.

1959 - All worked for our Father in the West Po...
Jimmy Chapman photographed outside our Father's Barber's Shop in the West Port.

Jimmy Chapman photographed outside our Father's Barber's Shop in the West Port.

1964 - Robin started in the West Port in 1963 s...