The Jubilee Cafe And Chip Shop At 126 West Granton Road 1935
1935
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Standing outside the Cafe are Luigi and Maddalina Demarco with their son Bert and daughter Yolanda. Standing outside the Supper Rooms is their daughter Mafalda, and a relation, Tony Massaro.
Luigi was one of the most decorated soldiers of World War One. Luigi’s son Bert later became a professional snooker player and billiard hall owner. He held the title of Scottish Snooker Champion on three occasions.
The Cafe and Supper Rooms were named Jubilee after King George V’s silver jubilee which was held on the 6th May 1935.
Donor number: 0544-001
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