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This Pub was the Cas Rock, we used this Pub a lot after work and I had my first Pint or was it illegal Pint there.

This Pub was the Cas Rock, we used this Pub a lot after work and I had my first Pint or was it illegal Pint there.

1964 - I also remember that after Barber Traini...
Notice on the door from 1st Oct till the day we closed 31st Oct. This sign was at eye level.

Notice on the door from 1st Oct till the day we closed 31st Oct. This sign was at eye level.

Customers coming in, were stopped by this sign,...
Bob's Hairdressing for Men opened in 69 Comely Bank Road, Stockbridge in 1975.

Bob's Hairdressing for Men opened in 69 Comely Bank Road, Stockbridge in 1975.

1975 -
Photographs on the wall of my Father's Shop in the West Port including some amateur paintings.

Photographs on the wall of my Father's Shop in the West Port including some amateur paintings.

2020 - Housed below is a long Waiting Chair whi...
2020 - This was the back shop where Lynda worked - social distancing from Dave and myself.

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

2020 - It was also where we washed hair using t...
During the Coronavirus Pandemic Lockdown, I was preparing the Shop for re-opening,

During the Coronavirus Pandemic Lockdown, I was preparing the Shop for re-opening,

2020 - putting up the Perspex Screen (as shown ...
"Bobs" our Father's Barber shop at 116 West Port was on the other side of the road

"Bobs" our Father's Barber shop at 116 West Port was on the other side of the road

1968 - opposite Harcus Food Shop. It was demoli...
The girl washing hair was Rhona in our new appointment salon.

The girl washing hair was Rhona in our new appointment salon.

1963 - Rhona emigrated to Australia.
Photographed on the far side is our father shaving a customer.

Photographed on the far side is our father shaving a customer.

1952 - The barber with the glasses was before o...
This photo of our Father is an early one in the West Port.

This photo of our Father is an early one in the West Port.

1952 - The white advert going from left to righ...
THE END OF AN ERA.

THE END OF AN ERA.

2020 -
Page 3 of the Triangular Photo Table Decoration.

Page 3 of the Triangular Photo Table Decoration.

2000 -
Page 2 of the Triangular Photo Table Decoration.

Page 2 of the Triangular Photo Table Decoration.

2000 -
Page 1 of the Triangular Photo Display, was another Table Decoration set for the Reunion.

Page 1 of the Triangular Photo Display, was another Table Decoration set for the Reunion.

2000 -

This photo was taken of Charlie Miller when he Retired from cutting hair.

This photo was taken of Charlie Miller when he Retired from cutting hair.

1999 - Charlie's first start in hairdressing wa...
Photo of our parents taken at home.

Photo of our parents taken at home.

1962 -
Page 3 Reunion Photographic Table Decoration.

Page 3 Reunion Photographic Table Decoration.

2000 -
Page 2 - Reunion Photographic Table Decoration.

Page 2 - Reunion Photographic Table Decoration.

2000 -
Here I am photographed for an article in the Tattler Magazine.

Here I am photographed for an article in the Tattler Magazine.

1968 - When this article for the Tattler was wr...
Jack MiIroy the famous Scottish Entertainer cutting the Ribbon thus Officially Opening "Bobs" in 13a Brougham Street.

Jack MiIroy the famous Scottish Entertainer cutting the Ribbon thus Officially Opening "Bobs" in 13a Brougham Street.

1963 - Photographed in the doorway is our Fathe...
The people outside are passers by but the lady on the very left is Mrs Weffa McKeen,

The people outside are passers by but the lady on the very left is Mrs Weffa McKeen,

1963 - who with her husband Harry owned Salon H...
Jack Milroy helping himself to a free shave.

Jack Milroy helping himself to a free shave.

1963 - All sustomers were allowed to use the Re...
2000 - Bob's West Port Reunion, solely for the barbers that worked in the West Port shop.

2000 - Bob's West Port Reunion, solely for the barbers that worked in the West Port shop.

2000 -
Our Father learned to play the accordion at home in Grudiadz in Poland

Our Father learned to play the accordion at home in Grudiadz in Poland

1959 - when he was young. No TV's in those days...
1968 - Page 4 "Reunion" Photographic Table Decoration.

1968 - Page 4 "Reunion" Photographic Table Decoration.

1968 - "THE MAIN TEAM" With some of the signatu...
Page 1 of a Photographic Table Decoration, set for the "Reunion".

Page 1 of a Photographic Table Decoration, set for the "Reunion".

2000 - Our Father pictured with Jimmy Chapman o...
Private Hire Edinburgh Corporation Bus at Broomhouse-1960s

Private Hire Edinburgh Corporation Bus at Broomhouse-1960s

This bus is heading North under the Railway Bri...
Photo of our Father at the front door looking very young and pleased with himself,

Photo of our Father at the front door looking very young and pleased with himself,

1951 - probably very early days at either the o...
This was our Father's first Barber Shop "Bob's" which he opened in the West Port 69 years ago.

This was our Father's first Barber Shop "Bob's" which he opened in the West Port 69 years ago.

1951 - This photo is the classic original shop ...
St Nicholas Church Band of Hope 1960

St Nicholas Church Band of Hope 1960

My prize for painting.