Great video Willie, the picture at the end in black and white (9.26) in the middle is Jock McVicar fae Fintry, was my boxing coach at Camperdown ABC, he had a son Norrie who also boxed. I think he was related to Matt McVicar.
forgot to mention Dave Black he was a driver aswell . He went on to work for the council as a security man at the bottom of the multis in Ardler until he passed in the 90's . I am very pleased to see you have posted a very significant part of our heritage and history on the net . Well done and thanks to all involved .
I still have my jute hook i used for hauling the bales around on the rear of my lorry . The buildings these lads are working in where taken over by willie henderson who stored and repaired accident damaged cars until recently when he moved premises to Tealing outside Dundee . This is an excellent video well preserved and a nice trip down memory lane for me .Some of the drivers where willie whammond , dave (bunter mollison) , jim fitchet and many more . It was a time of good wealth in Dundee
I worked with John Findlay Haulage Contractors (geordie stewart) who ranted findlay lochee when answering the phone pmsl . They was based at the top of balfield road now Dingbros car parts . We moved jute from the sheds at the docks now Taza resturant and chinese eat what you like for a fiver shops the lot . Its a dying generation of hard workers good men and sad to see all these buildings being either demolished or change of use .
Served my time with James Findlay & Son in Dundee established 100 years ago and still going strang on the 4 th generation Findlay. I worked on this building repairing the windeez and doors aroond 25 year ago
the truck that they are unloading was the same truck that i used to jump on the back of when it was leaving the yard, and sometimes the driver would spot us and shout, get tae hell off ya wee gits,ha ha ha ha ha ha,good old days,thanks for posting hools.
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BAZHE 1 week ago
Great video Willie, the picture at the end in black and white (9.26) in the middle is Jock McVicar fae Fintry, was my boxing coach at Camperdown ABC, he had a son Norrie who also boxed. I think he was related to Matt McVicar.
Scotty1137 1 month ago
@Scotty1137 Jock Mcvicar was my grandad yeh Matt was his Brother...Great seeing Uncle Matt working as a stower :)
dannymartin186 1 month ago 2
@dannymartin186 Hi Danny, I remember him bringing his hook into the club sometimes, what a tuff job. Say hi to Norrie if you see him.
Scotty1137 1 day ago
@Bagpipe. That's a great wee story m8 lol. Thanks for posting!
williehools 1 month ago
@Frank. I loved reading your comments sir! Thanks also for the kind words...Teckle!
williehools 1 month ago
forgot to mention Dave Black he was a driver aswell . He went on to work for the council as a security man at the bottom of the multis in Ardler until he passed in the 90's . I am very pleased to see you have posted a very significant part of our heritage and history on the net . Well done and thanks to all involved .
MrFrankGallagher 1 month ago
I still have my jute hook i used for hauling the bales around on the rear of my lorry . The buildings these lads are working in where taken over by willie henderson who stored and repaired accident damaged cars until recently when he moved premises to Tealing outside Dundee . This is an excellent video well preserved and a nice trip down memory lane for me .Some of the drivers where willie whammond , dave (bunter mollison) , jim fitchet and many more . It was a time of good wealth in Dundee
MrFrankGallagher 1 month ago
I worked with John Findlay Haulage Contractors (geordie stewart) who ranted findlay lochee when answering the phone pmsl . They was based at the top of balfield road now Dingbros car parts . We moved jute from the sheds at the docks now Taza resturant and chinese eat what you like for a fiver shops the lot . Its a dying generation of hard workers good men and sad to see all these buildings being either demolished or change of use .
MrFrankGallagher 1 month ago
Served my time with James Findlay & Son in Dundee established 100 years ago and still going strang on the 4 th generation Findlay. I worked on this building repairing the windeez and doors aroond 25 year ago
SPITFIRECARPENTRY 1 month ago
Teckle! :)
discokingsteve 2 months ago
the truck that they are unloading was the same truck that i used to jump on the back of when it was leaving the yard, and sometimes the driver would spot us and shout, get tae hell off ya wee gits,ha ha ha ha ha ha,good old days,thanks for posting hools.
Bagpipe13 2 months ago
Great wee bit oh Dundee history there Hooly. My dad worked in the mills, Eh can still smell him yet :) Cheers
RYC62 2 months ago
quality hooly cheers!
BADREMIX1OO 2 months ago