West End Soul

In 1982, the Peckham's Delicatessen revolution opened on the corner of Clarence Drive and Lauderdale Gardens elevating Glasgow's West End to even greater heights. This first episode of West End Soul is brought to you in association with Derek Busby at iAD and looks back fondly to my younger days living round the corner from Peckham's which used to be my favourite shop, Model Toys! Prior to that it was Hardie the Fishmonger (see pictures of then and now)

Tony talks about a visit from the Council planners regarding his opening hours as he decided to open from early morning until midnight! 

An interesting carry out request which carried on for years!!

Tony talks about his abiding memories, favourite streets, buildings and parks, and much more including his love for the Chip Chick Inn!

My sincere thanks to Tony for allowing me the time to sit and reminisce about the 'olden days' and find out why Glasgow's West End has been his special place for over 50 years.

This is my first West End Soul recording so please work with me on this.🙏😁

Sound quality could be better I know, although there were plenty of customers served during the recording👍

My thanks to Robbie Louden who created the background music for me and to Jonny Guthrie and the GroAI team for all their help and support in setting up the West End Soul website, pulling together facts and details for me.

This first episode gives a flavour of what I want the podcast to bring to the community. We will introduce features and chat to so many West End worthies over the course of the coming weeks and months but in the meantime, please do not hesitate to send stories, pictures and memories of your experiences in the magical West End of Glasgow!

Thank You!!

Buzz