You can make a complaint by using the report this post link . But I am not to be wheedled and passing rapidly over the smaller fry I reach a booth clean and tidy in its outward appearance. Albert Cannon is a 2nd cousin of mine His Mum Auntie Maggie Cannon and my Mum Lina Graham was cousins. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. can anybody give me any info on the Cadonas thanks. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. W.Swallows elaborate big boat, Willie Campbell, the Glasgow giant all attracted their quota of the crowds that thronged to Vinegar Hill. That all seems like another lifetime ago, and I try never to forget. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. This was Clarks adaption of Peppers Ghost by means of plate glass. Very kind of you to remember me also. . At the evening performances the attendance in the tent could not have been short of 10,000, and despite the multiplicity of tastes represented, this vast audience remained interested throughout the long programme. This was The Adelphi Theatre, which was run by Mrs David Miller, widow of the former famous Glasgow actor manager. Below is the Web Site and podcast from artist Mitch Miller Tales Fae The East, Pingback: Mitch Miller - 02 - Tales fae the East. They evade the provisions of the Aliens Act by coming in batches of less than 20 in one steamer, so someone has coached them. Despite Lord Tweedmouths assurances, people are not satisfied, and feel there is something yet to be discovered as to the cause and purpose of this sudden invasion. This is where I first saw Mr Robert Ferguson of Geggie fame. I know a few yrs ago the cadonnas owned a snooker club in bailiston dont know if its still open a lot of them went to camlachie school and came to the guides and brownies in st Thomass church. He married Catherine Kate McBride on 19 October 1899, in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. We encourage you to research and examine . Join Facebook to connect with Amy Codona and others you may know. Or I could give you mine? $417,000. As these entailed residence in our midst of three weeks it became impossible to carry out the ceremonies as were desired. This company officer is, or was, associated with at least 8 company roles. Hi Frederick, I went to Camlachie Primary School and knew many of the Vinegarhill children, and among them was my classmate John Henry Stirling, who may well be connected to you, I believe my family come from vinegar hill the stirlings. Albert Cannon is my 2nd cousin my name is Marlene Graham. . You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Saturday, November 11, 1933 She also had white satin shoes, and a pretty bouquet of flowers. I never get to know my dad as he died in 1976 when I was young. He was stabbed several times as he lay on the ground. Your email address will not be published. Every show is not doing such a roaring trade as the snakes, and seduced by the oratory of a cockney I elbow my way through a motley crowd of acrobats, clowns, equestrians and ponies, to the door where an old lady collars my penny, after which performance, I am allowed to enter the Grand Circus. Any roller coaster worth going on costs shit tonnes of money to build and maintain (Icon at Blackpool cost 16m to construct, even ones like the Runaway Timber Train at Landmark cost 800,000) We need to build alpine coasters. I dont know if there would be any connection but Im trying to trace my roots as I was told that we have gypsy/travellers in the family. The Fair. Under the name of The Major, Mr. McIntyre was a weekly contributor to The World Fair, the showmans weekly newspaper. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name and get a sense of identity and discover who you are and where you come from. Another explanation for the name Vinegarhill, and slightly more mundane, may relate to a firm called D. King & Co., who carried out vinegar production at Camlachie from 1837 to 1860. $67.06. A GeggieOriginally a travelling side-show or playlet. Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom. "His exploits on stage and at fairs all over the UK, including here in Glasgow, were not always . A very popular couple, they had a very fulfilled life, lots of enquiries and well-wishers for them. It was hung and drawn and let down with strong iron chains. Lord Tweedmouth, in replying for the Government, tried to minimise the matter, and said that it was understood that the gipsies were on their way to Italy. His eldest son was a partner with Green when the first Carnival was held in the old Gallowgate Barracks. Along with Mr.D.Taylor he was responsible for the running of a carnival on Fleshers Haugh, Glasgow Green, a few years ago and previous to that he staged another carnival at Queens Park. Uncle Wullies address in 1933 was c/o Grahams Shows, Gallowgate any idea where that was? Had a look round the arcade, my 9 year old son and husband played a few games, spending about 25 for 1/2 of fun. they were circus people. i was in the chioer in camlacie school what happened to francky my mate. It consisted of hand carved frames richly gilded, a mass of gold and beautiful pictures by eminent theatrical artist. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name and get a sense of identity and discover who you are and where you come from. The postal address for East Vinegarhill was 917 Gallowgate and examination of the 1928-30 voters roll reveals that there were 190 adults eligible to vote, and this gives us some idea of how important the site had become to the showpeople. Zulus dressed in their native costume execute war dances on the platform, and invite visitors to step inside. Homes similar to 181 Codona Glen Dr are listed between $417K to $849K at an average of $245 per square foot. Old-Time Geggie, Pioneer Cinema, And Boxing Mecca. Tragedians, arrayed in all their glories of tin helmets and spangled jackets, with wooden swords, loudly assert that they will play Hamlet in five long acts. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. He was the first performer to master the triple aerial somersault. During its term as a boxing venue, many top-line boxers have appeared there, including Steve McCall, Jim Maharg, Tommy Spiers, Jack Kilrain, Jim Winters and agricuttural hall Islinton. Kindest regards to him. Here every human contrivance is put into operation in order to draw the hard-earned copper from the pockets from the artizan. ''We had to identify my brother in the mortuary. Midway through the trial, Richard Bell, 20, and Richard Ferguson, 16, both of Tarfside Oval, South Cardonald, Glasgow, changed their pleas and. I can remember my mums cousin Charlie Lawson he had a daughter Rosemarie, they stayed in show ground in Darnick Street. Inside the building, in the middle of the floor, stood a large round table covered with white paper. Readers comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. 1870s: Glasgow (Vinegar Hill): Professor Andertons Illusions Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. Required fields are marked *. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can There is a Cadonas amusement park in Aberdeen. 557 Reviews. There was the inevitable fat woman, the swings, the Waterloo Fly an A regular beauty, shouts a bleary eyed dissipated looking fellow, Weights twenty six stone. Mr Clark had the most expensive parade front on the road. The respect in which Mr. McIntyre was held was shown when a memorial service was held in Gallowgate Parish Church last week by the Rev. Insinuating owners of ghost shows try to wheedle me within their web, butI am obdurate. Time marches quickly in the show business. admitted the murder and assault charges on June 2. There may also be some debate as to how the area became known as Vinegarhill. My GG grandfather (David Young) and GG grandmother (Agnes Gray) were married in 1864 from their respective addresses at 10 and 8 Vinegar Hill. The injury to the boy Scott is not serious, and consists only of a few cuts near the ankle. Hi looking for links to Swallow family. Some years before the War there arose the cinematograph, and, quick to see the possibilities of this new invention, Greens changed The Ring into a cine, and actually made it the second picture house in Scotland. Appearances did not belie the statement, for next minute the curtain rose and revealed a background of the gaily attired nomads. The proprietor was an Italian- A man of mystery. 1870s: Glasgow (High St): Joe McDonald: Boxing show, 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: Lord Geo. Pat Smiths journey to Somme and the worldwide fame that followed him from there began many years before in a gypsy tent in Scotland. Skip Ancestry navigation Main Menu. 1870s: Glasgow (Vinegar Hill): W. Swallow: Big Boat and J. Ratcliff. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish, Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company. They were clown and comic policemen, in the first pantomime produced at the Princess Theatre by a Mr McFadzean, who was the first lessee of the theatre. The Annual match between Glasgow Thistle (showmen) and Hearts of Midlothian (showmen) was played last Friday at Helenslea Park the ground of Parkhead F.C. Those who appeared in it included names familiar to the older generation Mrs Ferguson (who starred in Rob Roy), Johnnie OConnor, Burke (a great tragedian of his day), and Mavis Curley and Bob Hill, who also appeared in Greens building at Bridgeton Cross. Elizabeth A Codona. 5. Samuel Chittock Had three childen Catherine Ellen Chittock, Sarah, James . Now with the trend of the city westward many of the showfolk have shifted camp, and the vacant space at Camlachie is not the Vinegarhill that it used to be. This they found in Crownpoint and Vinegar Hill. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. We also hope it will help the comments section fulfil its promise as a part of Scotland's conversation with itself. I belive the circus was owned by Harry Paris. At an early age he assisted his father in the running of fairs and carnivals in which he was an acrobat of no mean repute. Mr Nathaniel Cadona who lives in Paisley, is now the only survivor of the late Mr William Cadona Senior. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. The musicians strike up God Save the Queen and the actors make their way through the audience and pass through the stage door. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. (Image: Nichola Codona) A Motherwells mum diagnosed with terminal . The Ghost Show was excruciatingly funny. N 33 58.186 W 118 20.371. We went up to Aberdeen for a fun filled afternoon and some Xmas shopping. (plus Mum & Dad) Any info would be helpful . The pastor was warmly applauded as he left the stage. Cairns was also found guilty of the two, A fifth accused, James Knox, 20, of Langside Road, Govanhill, was, found guilty of one assault and was ordered to be detained for two and a, Lord Morison lifted reporting restrictions which had prevented the, girl's identity being revealed during the trial. Nice to see Albert is still on this earth. 5 mos. My Grandad Eddie and Granny Margaret Stirling used to winter at Vinegar Hill. His three sons, John, now in the R.A.F, George, Royal Engineers, and Charles, who was recently discharged from the Royal Artillery, attended the service. Frank was born on April 8 1870, in Saint Giles, Edinburgh. Hi Carl i was born in Hollywell street and went to CAMLACHIE school my grandparents the FEERICKS lived at DUNROBIN STREET in CAMLACHIE and their next door neighbours where ALEX AND NELLIE CODONA THEY HAD A SON ALEX AND DAUGHTERS NELLIE AND MARGARET , NELLIE LIVES NEXT TO ME IN BAILLIESTON ALEX IS IN AIRDRIE I THINK . The king and Queen were present, the former bearing a banner of red. family links the Royal Hannefords circus. Alfredo Codona was born on September 7, 1893, in the Mexican state of Sonora. I recognised your name if Im not mistaken do you remember them. We havent had a chance to do any research yet but will get round to it soon and get back to you. We arrived at about 1pm. There were 15 of them in all, 13 girls and 2 boys. Building. The band will play the last toon on the outside, cries the robber, and then we go inside to begin. A reglar beauty shouts a bleary-eyed, dissipated looking fellow, weighs twenty six stone. At certain seasons of the year in the old days the holiday spirit could not have been laid aside without a visit to the crowded pitch with its blaring merry-go-rounds and thrilling ghost illusion. MR RAYMOND CODONA is a Director from Glasgow. Mr. John McIntyre, who died in Stobhill Hospital, was extremely well known as an amusement caterer, not only in the East End, but in many other districts. 1870s: Glasgow (High St): Harry Wright: Boxing Show This story for me shows the wonders of the fair and its sad decline . I am Cathie Kerr , Kirk at that time and was befriended by a girl from Vinagerhill . The walled carnival grounds at West Vinegarhill, postal address 845 Gallowgate, were owned by the Green family, and following the closure of East Vinegarhill in 1930, only selected families made the move into Greens property. Anyone heard of my relatives who were Amusement Caterers: William/Wullie Brown, Lizzie Brown (nee Smith) Sarah Brown (nee Rose)? Photos copyright-The Herald and Times Group. City Centre Glasgow. the major john macintyre had 4 sons and 2 daughters john george charles and thomas (my father) the girls are ivy and dora and his widow was helen nee willmot thanks thomas macintyre. Down one side flowed the Camlachie Burn, A wretched looking little stream. The Building is now occupied as a model lodging house. He had 9 brothers and sisters. And here is a factory girl, who has come to have a good penorth of the drama, while there is the gammin all eyes and ears for the commencement. Here is a youth indulging in his first dissipation of summer drinks, while there is another who is cramming cakes of gingerbread down what appears to be a bottomless pit .And here is a factory girl who has come to have a good pen` orth of the drama, while there is a gamin all eyes and ears for the commencement. Hither the crowds had flocked all afternoon, and at four oclock, the hour at which the ceremony was announced to take place, the theatre contained a representative company. Corrections? Greater Glasgow Area. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: J. The walled carnival grounds at West Vinegarhill, postal address 845 Gallowgate, were owned by the Green family, and following the closure of East Vinegarhill in 1930, only selected families made the move into Green's property. The judge said it was. My grandmothers name was ODonnell. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The aperture made was about three feet square, Large enough to allow him to crawl through and drop to the ground. The programme winds up again with a grim representation of the struggle in South Africa. My uncle Horatio passed away many years ago. Can you tell me a little more about Margaret, maybe parents or brothers/sisters so I can try and find out some further information for you. Alfredo Codona (18931937), who would become the most noted member of the family, began appearing in the circus at 7 1/2 months when his father, Edward, a flyer, balanced him on his hand for the opening act. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. The Beach Ballroom is an art deco building on the sea front of Aberdeen, Scotland. The mystery man went, as he had come, quietly. My Great/Great/Grandad John Adens & Great/Great/Grandmother Agnes Adens were living at 7 Vinegar Hill in the 1881 Census. A beautiful 3 bedroom Victorian era apartment with exclusive off road parking located in the desirable Ferryhill area. The family operated two Roller Coasters at this time. He was a well-dressed, middle aged little man with a grey beard and pleasant features. He passed away on 1 May 1994 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. The three youths, their clothes still covered with Mr Doran's blood, then gatecrashed a party in Pollokshaws Road and boasted about what they, By that time Claire Codona had gone home, but she was arrested next, During the trial her defence counsel, Mr Gordon Jackson, QC, claimed, she had been pressed for hours by two policewomen into finally admitting, that she had kicked Mr Doran ''once on the foot'', but she consistently, Mr Jackson also pointed out that the only other person present during, the long interrogation was the girl's father, described in court by a, psychiatrist as a chronic alcoholic, incapable of safeguarding his, Mr Donald Findlay, QC, told the court that Bell hated homosexuals. He married Agnes Anderson the same year. Each day by way of advertising the show, a magnificent procession paraded the streets. He went to France in 1916, went through several minor engagements and finally went over the top on July 1st at the battle of the Somme, with the famous Tyneside Scottish Brigade. Codona family, a family of circus trapeze performers that became famous in the Ringling Brothers Circus. Unfortunately Aunt Polly passed away last New year, aged 94. Hoping the names mean something to someone x. Hello Frances, Polly Spencer was my aunt, mum (Nora)s sister. The showman is not easily killed, his canvas always a fascinating influence over the juvenile portion of the community, and the pictures that adorn the exterior of the booths are sufficiently tempting to induce the youths to deliver up his penny at the door. 39" under 52" smugglers little nippers : max 42" all: smugglers cove . Colin Chisholm with his waxwork and museum of curiosities was another annual visitor at Glasgow Fair. Here was good equestrian entertainment from a penny to four pence, with the clowns very latest seventeenth century jokes thrown in. OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM. It is situated adjacent to the Aberdeen Beach and Queens Links on the coast of the North Sea. They were a circus family and toured the country as entertainers. He loaned me a book once in which his family featured and I am sure he gave it back to his nephew Gilbert who lived in the Carstairs Street area where Tommy lived. Jill. Research genealogy for Joseph Codona of Old Barracks, Gallowgate, Glasgow, as well as other members of the Codona family, on Ancestry. contact the editor here. The piece of land known as Vinegarhill plays an important part in the history and development of Camlachie. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The site at Crownpoint was short lived for the showpeople, and they had to move from Rowchester Street when the Corporation decided to build a tram depot there in 1893. 3 Baths. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. In 1916 on July 1 at 7:30 in the morning 1000s upon 1000s of British and Frenchtroops rose out of their trenches thatstretched 14 miles across the grassy plains that had become a no mans land across France in the Great War, and began a slow advance against what they thought would be a few straggling German resisters and an assured and easy victory. with his girlfriend, Claire Codona, 14, of Hillhead Avenue, Blairbeth. We are making the subscriber-only change to support our valued readers, who tell us they don't want the site cluttered up with irrelevant comments, untruths and abuse. . Aberdeen Maritime Museum and Codonas Amusement Park are also worth visiting. The good old days that made Glasgow Fair famous are gone, and in their place we have a collection of starved hares and canaries, smooth faced giants, mysterious looking females, colossal alligators, and diminuitive men and women. The place was in semi darkness. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. His, face was unrecognisable and the only way we could tell it was him was a, She went on: ''They picked on my brother because he was gay and they, Sentencing the gang Lord Morison described the offences as vicious and, cowardly attacks. Top ways to experience nearby attractions. I was wondering if it the same family all I really know they were showmen, Becky Smith was my aunt died quite a few years ago I was born in the showground my relatives are the whites and the cadonas my aunt Janie is still alive and lives in garthamlock, My Granny was Becky Smith and related to the cadonnas. Updates? Among other incidents dealt with is a cavalry bivouac on the way to the relief of Mafeking. 20 years earlier in 1861 my GGG grandparents (Young) lived in Vinegar Hill. My pal at John st school, Elaine McLevie was related to the Wilmots on her mothers side. The company is presently run by the third generation of Codona family Andrea, John and Alfred. The degenerate condition into which the Fair, as represented at Vinegar Hill has gradually fallen bespeaks at no distant date to collapse. The bride groom, named Paul Muller, was also attired in Romany costume, which included several quaint sashes, while his bowler hat was bedecked with red ribbon. My dad George Merrick was born in Camachie in 1918. after two years of abuse by a neighbour when he was a boy. Quick Description: Early twentieth-century flying trapeze artist Alfredo Codona of the world-famous 'Flying Codonas' is laid to rest here at Inglewood Park Cemetery in California. Alfredo Codona (1893-1937), who would become the most noted member of the family, began appearing in the circus at 7 12 months when his father, Edward, a flyer, balanced him on his hand for the opening act. Loud complaints are also being made at these foreigners being allowed to beg and grab in a way that would not be tolerated for a moment if Scotsmen acted thus. Giovanni was born in 1859, in Palermo Sicily. He explained that the gypsies were all well-meaning, law abiding people, and were anxious to amuse the public for a living. They were a circus family and toured the country as entertainers. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. my dads brothers Albert Smith visted the Glasgow area met up fellow showman and told some smiths are still travelling with fairs. from. Any info would be appreciated. Swallows circus was the great attraction in these days. Allured by the tones of an exacrably played fiddle, I enter a palace of delight called a penny gaff. James Sutherland, who is honorary chaplain of the Showmans Guild . where 9 percent reside. Codona's Amusement Park is an amusement park based in Aberdeen, Scotland. . Codona's Aberdeen: Codonas - See 557 traveler reviews, 121 candid photos, and great deals for Aberdeen, UK, at Tripadvisor. Patrick Dollan, and many members of the Town Council and Corporation Departments. Megan Codona is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Gypsymarie Codona. Skip Ancestry navigation Main . most of this family buried Hanworth Cemetery Many of families are still with fairs (ggg Catherine Ellen Chittock). Leaving historic Trongate, and skirting along Gallowgate, dodging in turn tram-cars and old women with apple stalls who implore me to invest, I reach the Fair ground.