0.74. ButI am not to be wheedled, and passing rapidly over the smaller fry, I reach a booth clean and tidy in its outward appearance, where Alonzo the Brave is the chief attraction. I didnt know about the show biz connection until just recently. One of the wounded survivors, Captain Pat Smith, was able to make his way back and after several months in the army hospital recovered from his wartime injuries. . Mr McOnie is one of the personalities of Scottish boxing, but he has also had other interests, notably in the early days of Socialism, when he was an active member of the Catholic Socialist Party. One branch of the family left Glasgow in the early 1900s and went to America ,then moved to Mexico and formed a trapeze act which eventually became the world famous Flying Codonas. No more contests are to be staged there, and the building may be pulled down within a few months if the order is carried through. 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. In 1928 Alfredo married Lillian Leitzel (1893-1931), an aerialist whose act involved performing as many as 249, but usually 150, swing-overs while suspended by a rope looped around her right wrist. It was rumoured all over the town that this mystery man was a political refugee and a nobleman who fled Italy to save his life. But the place is abominably dirty, and the odour of the company and of the lurgan twist they are smoking is powerful, so very powerful that it frightens me and I bolt. As a side show the Menagerie is also a big attraction., 1870s: Glasgow (Vinegar Hill): John Swallow (lessee): circus. John Manders moving wax-work was always strongly patronised. Catherine married John Smith from Bavaria. At the break out of the war young Smith had many engagements ahead of evangelistic meetings and had planned a nine month campaign in America and Canada. Open today: 10:00 - 23:59. He worked in the local iron foundry (iron roller) and she was a steam loom cotton weaver. There is regret amongst many East End boxing fans that one of their favourite halls is to be shut down, for The Ring has the rare reputation of always providing a good bill. During the next few minutes I am in the mist of hares, snakes, wonder workers, and jugglers. This in turn died out, and for some years the building lay empty. The central figure was of course the bride. i was in the chioer in camlacie school what happened to francky my mate. 12 talking about this. In the 1870s the city fathers decided the carnival and circus that appeared during the Glasgow Fair opposite the High Court on Saltmarket and Glasgow Green, would have to be relocated, and moved them to Crownpoint, and then on to Vinegarhill at Camlachie. All online orders must be redeemed. Required fields are marked *. Not seen Rosemarie for over 20yrs, the last time I saw any of the Lawsons ,was at my grannies funeral must be over 30 yrs ago, it 2as in St Rochs Chapel Garngad. Those that were wounded were left to either die in no mans land or scrape themselves inch by inch back to the protection of their home trenches. Any info would be helpful . Frank Codona was born on month day 1898, at birth place, to Frank Codona and Phoebe Codona (born O'Brien). my dads brothers Albert Smith visted the Glasgow area met up fellow showman and told some smiths are still travelling with fairs. Johnny Matthewson, the famous clown and pantomimist from the Prince of Wales Theatre (Later the Grand) and the Theatre Royal, opened a Geggie in David Street, and the Wilmots had a lot of merry- go- rounds and swings there too. The bride and bridegroom were among the most accomplished of the company, the former singing a somewhat plaintive song , while the latter gave an exhibition of what is known on the music hall boards as Russian dancing. 1870s G. Biddalls Ghost Show, 1870s: Glasgow (High S): Collins: Theatre of Varieties On the showground at Vinegar Hill David Prince Miller had some time previously erected the Adelphi Theatre which was winter quarters for Jack Swallows circus. He explained that the gypsies were all well-meaning, law abiding people, and were anxious to amuse the public for a living. 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. Mr. John Cadona well known amusement caterer and one of two surviving sons of the late Mr. William Cadona, founder of Cadonas Amusements, died at his home at 216 Smithycroft Road Riddrie, on Monday morning. His battalion suffered frightfully in this engagement, 28 officers and 714 men being killed outright, only 114 men and 5 officers came back and all were wounded.He was 10 months in the hospital and underwent many operations. It was a splendid testimony to the value of a name, after an absence of six years Lord George Sanger, the man who divides with Barnum the title of the worlds greatest showman, had returned to Glasgow with his hippodrome and menagerie. The band is seated, there are two or three preliminary flourishes on their part, and then the curtain is rung up. There were two entrances of a kind at the east and west ends, with an inside circle between these of smaller booths and stalls for the sale of sweets, hot peas, lemonade, toys ete, on either side of a makeshift street. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Hi Marlene. The Ghost Show was excruciatingly funny. After the gypsies had given a remarkable exhibition of dancing and sang several songs in German, Pastor Geyer addressed the company. This is my home. Updates? Can anyone remember my grandparents Margaret and paddy cannon ? Beach Blvd, Aberdeen AB24 5NS, Scotland. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. The gang then stamped and jumped on his head and face before tearing, He was found by two policemen investigating one of the other attacks. Bob Ferguson was then ringmaster and business manager for Manleys circus. Catherines mother was Mary Ann Finch, Carolines sister and their mother was a Wombwell and connected with Wombwells menagerie. Top ways to experience nearby attractions. Alfredo Codona (October 7, 1893 - July 30, 1937) was a Mexican trapeze artist who was a member of the world-famous "Flying Codonas" and was the first aerialist to continually perform the triple somersault. 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. His name was Harry Merrick, son of Harry Merrick. We are read by an informed, educated readership who can add their knowledge and insights to our stories. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . I recognised your name if Im not mistaken do you remember them. 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. It was located at Kittybrewster mart along with many other rides and attractions owned by the Codona family. City Centre Glasgow. McLeods Waxwork and menagerie were quit a Glasgow institution. Your email address will not be published. Professors of the noble hart are haranguing the crowd, and invite all and sundry to step in and have a go. 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. Hello my Brother Alex McVey was the milk Man that delivered into Vinegar Hill, he would always talk about Big Mary in the place , all good intentions, myself I worked for Chick Cadona at Caldermill just by the Baileston Lights, i know they were from Vinegar Hill. 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. Fun at Codonas in September 1977. In 1930 East Vinegarhill was acquired by the Corporation, who opened up the piece of ground as a childrens playground and football pitch. The carnival or shows were located on the north side of Gallowgate, on both the east and west sides of Vinegarhill Street. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Swallows circus was the great attraction in these days. There are 100+ professionals named "Codona", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. The band will play the last toon onh outside cries the first robber, and when we go hinside to begin. Captain Smith is now in Toronto, Canada, in a great meeting. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: Codona's Ghost Show 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: McIndo'es Ghost Show and . 6. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: George Green: Venetian Gondola and Tunnel Railway; John Green: Steam Bicycles and Steam Swings The big shows were pretty good and well worth the small charge of admission. 1870s: Glasgow (Vinegar Hill): John Manders Waxwork show There may also be some debate as to how the area became known as Vinegarhill. After a time, Alfredo returned to flying and married fellow aerialist Vera Bruce; however, he had become reckless, and he tore his shoulder ligaments in a fall that ended his career. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Needless to say, the guns were muzzle loaders. 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. I wonder if any of my age group thinks of those days. Both of his parents were travelling circus performers . The most of them spoke Hungarian a language in which he had been able to converse with them, while others spoke a little Italian and French, which showed that they had been traveling about the country most of their lives. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. st in the late forties . Would your father have owned a juvinile galloping horse ride? He worked in a local chemical works and later as a cotton weaver. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: Codonas Ghost Show Phoebe was born circa 1872, in England. He was assisted by his two sons Alan Codona and Barry Codona. Codona's Aberdeen: Codonas - See 557 traveler reviews, 121 candid photos, and great deals for Aberdeen, UK, at Tripadvisor. 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 . I know and remember Maggie and Paddy. Midway through the trial, Richard Bell, 20, and Richard Ferguson, 16, both of Tarfside Oval, South Cardonald, Glasgow, changed their pleas and. 1870s: Glasgow (High St): W. Palmers performing seals Old-Time Geggie, Pioneer Cinema, And Boxing Mecca. This company officer is, or was, associated with at least 8 company roles. There were no enclosures except the iron railings round the Greens boundaries and along the river banks. After his conversion he did not enter into the methods of making a living after the manner of his people, and finally his father told him that he was not making money and that he would either have to give up his religion or leave home. . With activities for all ages, it's a great family day out. My Dad had 11 siblings but there are only 3 still living now. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. No credit card required. 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 band is seated, there are two or three preliminary flushes on their part, and then the curtain is rung up. Instead, the chiefly volunteer army was met with a cataclysmic barrage of firepower that they were powerless against, having marched across a flat land with nowhere to escape their doom. Skip Ancestry navigation Main Menu. my family are fair ground showman our grand father was john smith born Bavaria southern Germany, he married Catherine Chittock There is a large audience of every conceivable grade, from the swell of his eye glass and spats, down to the dirty faced urchin who wipes his nose with the cuff of his rugged jacket. Omissions? He laughed when the rest laughed, but he never saw where the fun came in. Perry had had a Geggie near the English Chapel in Greendyke Street on ground now occupied by a skin and hide market. The shrieks of the lad awakened those in the vicinity and attempts were made to frighten the animal off. The license applied for was limited to four months. A beautiful 3 bedroom Victorian era apartment with exclusive off road parking located in the desirable Ferryhill area. 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. The Ring has had an interesting history, closely associated with the fortunes of the Green family, the famous amusement caterers. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. The musicians strike up God save the Queen and the actors make their way through the audience and pass through the stage door. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: Swallow: Four-abreast Jumpers, I would like to thank Pauline Gashinski for this information, http://members.shaw.ca/pauline777/TravellersUK.html. It consisted of hand carved frames richly gilded, a mass of gold and beautiful pictures by eminent theatrical artist. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . My Grannie came from showfolk.im sure they had family surname Gay,, She was Annie Lawson, had brother Joe Lawson, sister Bella Jeanie, my Grannie stayed in Germiston, her married name was McGinty. You would never get a return on investment on a big park in Scotland. 78 followers 78 connections. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. The fairground was arranged in some sort of plan; the big shows formed a half circle at the back of the ground. Put the money in, 2, but it didn't drop the balls. 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. His dad, also George, is shown on the 1911 census as living with the Testo family (Alexander Testo) in Vinegar Hill. He then crept across the yard, a distance of 60 feet and the first thing that seems to have attracted his notice was one of the sleeping tents. He counselled the people of Glasgow to treat the gypsies kindly, as they were Christians, and had sought him for baptism for their children. The grave was heaped with beautiful wreaths and among other tokens of sympathy were a marble Bible on a slab from the show people of Possilpark, a marble shield from the Showmans Guild, and seven flower vases from Showland. Other geggies beside Senets were David Prince Millers, Glenroys and the Pattertons. Glasgow, a pupil at Shawlands Academy, facing the charges. The Codona family came from Italy to Scotland in the early 19th century. Mumforts old geggie still stood at the corner of Saltmarket and Greendyke Street, but it was before my time. I can tell you that that front never received any blessing from me in later years, when I worked with Mr Clark. I read all this information ,its great to see this is all part of my history. Vinegarhill became the prime site in Glasgow for the annual carnival, and the showpeople were to have along association with Camlachie. 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. A closing order has been issued for The Ring, Gallowgate, the famous boxing hall. Doubtless our social progress has condemned them to an obscure grave, but they die hard. Gone is the giant, the dwarf and the fat lady. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Thereafter the gypsies gave another exhibition of dancing, but several hitches occurred before the orchestra had selected suitable music. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. 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