What is now Fortrose Street used to be called Hamilton Crescent. It wraps around the East and Northern boundaries of the cricket ground.Good article thanks for posting.
A question, perhaps for those involved with the Founders Trail. This article refers to WOSCC being in Hamilton Cresecent however today WOSCC is on Peel Street and is bounded by Burgh Hall Street and Fortrose Street.
Any Glasgow historians able to explain?
Thanks for that PB. Any idea what prompted the name change?What is now Fortrose Street used to be called Hamilton Crescent. It wraps around the East and Northern boundaries of the cricket ground.
Dunno actually. Hyndland Primary School, which looks on to the cricket ground and even uses it for sports days and stuff, used to be called Hamilton Crescent Junior Secondary too.Thanks for that PB. Any idea what prompted the name change?
It was annoying me. Partick has long had a dubious association with the highlands and around the same time there were a few streets changed name to match that of a town or village up north. Fordyce and Crathie being another two as well as Fortrose.Thanks for that PB. Any idea what prompted the name change?
Also the site of the original Hampden in the area.Knew it was in Glasgow but didn't know exactly where until I done the Founders Trail. As @GodStruth says above, anywhere in the world the place would be recognised to a far greater extent. It's very disappointing that the football authorities and government here don't push the sporting history of the city and the country.
Not only there but the whole area at Hampden could be so much better. You have Hampden and the museum, then you have Lesser Hampden and Cathkin Park within a ten minute walk. The whole area is dripping in sporting history but you would hardly know.
A lot of street names in Govan were changed when Govan was incorporated into Glasgow because there was already a street of that name in Glasgow. My gran used to use the old Govan names sometimes. Its likely the same thing happened on the incorporation of Partick.Thanks for that PB. Any idea what prompted the name change?
This might sound daft but back in the day wasn't Partick part of Govan ?A lot of street names in Govan were changed when Govan was incorporated into Glasgow because there was already a street of that name in Glasgow. My gran used to use the old Govan names sometimes. Its likely the same thing happened on the incorporation of Partick.
No, not daft at all. Govan Parish previously extended across the river and several schools in the area have Govan Parish on the stonework. The afore-mentioned Hamilton Crescent Primary School is one example of this. I actually only found this out yesterday when walking past the school on a wee wander round the cricket ground.This might sound daft but back in the day wasn't Partick part of Govan ?
I live in the west end near Fortrose Street (Hamilton Crescent). In the title deeds of my property, the Parish of Govan is mentioned.No, not daft at all. Govan Parish previously extended across the river and several schools in the area have Govan Parish on the stonework. The afore-mentioned Hamilton Crescent Primary School is one example of this. I actually only found this out yesterday when walking past the school on a wee wander round the cricket ground.
Strange one and I don't have a definitive answer, but I'm guessing old fashioned etiquette? I know that in the USA, the tend to name the visiting side first i.e. if New York Cosmos were at home v Tampa Bay Rowdies, it would be listed as TBR v NY Cosmos. Yeah, a shot in the dark, but hey, the call the game sahker over there, so maybe they're just daftness? Short answer, ah'm no' sure!Why isn’t it Scotland v England ?
Knew it was in Glasgow but didn't know exactly where until I done the Founders Trail. As @GodStruth says above, anywhere in the world the place would be recognised to a far greater extent. It's very disappointing that the football authorities and government here don't push the sporting history of the city and the country.
Not only there but the whole area at Hampden could be so much better. You have Hampden and the museum, then you have Lesser Hampden and Cathkin Park within a ten minute walk. The whole area is dripping in sporting history but you would hardly know.
It was annoying me. Partick has long had a dubious association with the highlands and around the same time there were a few streets changed name to match that of a town or village up north. Fordyce and Crathie being another two as well as Fortrose.
Partick was part of the parish of Govan but not the burgh. Partick and Govan were two separate burghs, both incorporated into Glasgow. I think the parish of Govan extended across the south side as well but I'm not sure of the exact boundariesThis might sound daft but back in the day wasn't Partick part of Govan ?
Yes Hyndland Primary school that is behind the cricket ground states burgh of Govan on the brickwork.Partick was part of the parish of Govan but not the burgh. Partick and Govan were two separate burghs, both incorporated into Glasgow. I think the parish of Govan extended across the south side as well but I'm not sure of the exact boundaries
Hyndland Primary and the derelict one at the bottom of Byres Rd both say "Parish of Govan School Board" on the front facade. In fact they are both near identical buildings. Notre Dame Primary likewise has same wording is a bigger building.Yes Hyndland Primary school that is behind the cricket ground states burgh of Govan on the brickwork.