1963 – Jack MiIroy the famous Scottish Entertainer cutting the Ribbon thus Officially Opening “Bobs” in 13a Brougham Street.
16th January 1963
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Photographed in the doorway is our Father accompanied by Mr W. Wilson, Liberal Candidate for St Giles Ward.
Jack was appearing at the Kings Theatre in Pantomime “A wish for Jamie”.
Jack Milroy and Rikki Fulton were a double act of Comedians who performed from 1958 – 1990s. In 1962 – 1965 Scottish Television gave them their own TV Show.
Our Father knew that West Port was going to be the subject of a Council Demolition Order which affected the whole side of the street so had purchased Brougham Street to replace the West Port.
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