The Ghost Show was excruciatingly funny. :-). Any info appreciated. In Codona family. The audience is not large and mostly composed of youths who are tumbling head over heels, crawling below the seats, and indulging in other acrobatic tricks with a view to qualifying themselves for real circus work in after life. Frank had 11 siblings: Phoebe Codona, Priscilla Codona and 9 other siblings. Here was good equestrian entertainment from a penny to four pence, with the clowns very latest seventeenth century jokes thrown in. Building. Both of his parents were travelling circus performers . Can anyone remember my grandparents Margaret and paddy cannon ? As the last shout is given Begin, and the performers take up their place in the ring. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. the yelling, howling, swearing, laughing, thieving and devilry. Tickets cannot be purchased online on day of visit. They picked on homosexual men in Queen's Park, Glasgow. Agnes Adens was their daughter also at the address was the son Robert Adens. It is situated adjacent to the Aberdeen Beach and Queens Links on the coast of the North Sea. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: Readers Menagerie Wasn't going to make one so soon but due to many messages and people asking if there was one set up but sadly on the 7th of June my beautiful sister lost her handsome baby boy after a long but short fight for the last 15 months, mason-lee . Joe White. Does anyone have any history and/or details of this area. In 1937, when Bruce sued for divorce, Alfredo shot and killed her and himself. This left John Cairns, 18, of Shawholm Terrace, Shawlands, Glasgow. Under the name of The Major, Mr. McIntyre was a weekly contributor to The World Fair, the showmans weekly newspaper. Required fields are marked *. Born in 12a Broad Street,Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland on 17 October 1927 to John McBride Codona and Sarah Johnston. During the trial Mr Colin Boyd, QC, prosecuting, described Queen's. Skip Ancestry navigation Main . Creecrafts novelty shows. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. my family are fair ground showman our grand father was john smith born Bavaria southern Germany, he married Catherine Chittock After Victoria quit, she was replaced by Vera Bruce. admitted the murder and assault charges on June 2. Mr. John Swallow, by the way was lessee of Vinegar Hill for many years. Attending the service were brethren of various R.O.A.B. her father Samuel Chittock Norfolk area,.John smith had two sons Albert Laurence Smith Glasgow born ,James Smith moved south Travelled with James Chittock. I do not wait the consummation of the drama and amid the murmurs from the pit I see the door. Several musical turns by local artist followed, after which the stage manager amidst applause announced that the Gypsy wedding would now take place. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Catherines mother was Mary Ann Finch, Carolines sister and their mother was a Wombwell and connected with Wombwells menagerie. where 9 percent reside. Needless to say, the guns were muzzle loaders. The followers of the noble art were also well catered for, as Harry Wright and his troupe of scientific boxers were always ready and willing to take on all comers, while the boxing pavilion of Joe McDonald, a renowned Scottish pugilist, was the scene of many a full blooded battle. Albert smith was d day vet.My aunt gave lot information for the book showman at war I welcome any information to add to our family tree. It was located at Kittybrewster mart along with many other rides and attractions owned by the Codona family. 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. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 557 Reviews. Top ways to experience nearby attractions. Thankyou. He married Agnes Anderson the same year. In the beginning the transference of the shows to Vinegar Hill gave the showmen a very hard time. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . When the powers that be abolished the shows in Glasgow Green the new show ground was Vinegar Hill and vacant ground in David Street, Whitevale, where David Street School now stands. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. They were a circus family and toured the country as entertainers. 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. Hoping the names mean something to someone x. Hello Frances, Polly Spencer was my aunt, mum (Nora)s sister. The shrieks of the lad awakened those in the vicinity and attempts were made to frighten the animal off. my father samuel cairns was born in tylefield st in 1920. . damage. I do not wait the consummation of the drama and amid the murmurs from the pit I see the door. The band will play the last toon on the outside, cries the robber, and then we go inside to begin. . There may also be some debate as to how the area became known as Vinegarhill. All staff were helpful. 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. Other geggies beside Senets were David Prince Millers, Glenroys and the Pattertons. Required fields are marked *. The 1896 map of Camlachie shows a switchback railway on the ground to the east side of Vinegarhill Street, but by 1912 two switchback railways existed within the walled carnival to the west of Vinegarhill. He was assisted by his two sons Alan Codona and Barry Codona. I can tell you we had also cultured and refined exhibition of beautiful oil paintings, most of them very valuable and much sought after by collectors and art dealers. There are 100+ professionals named "Codona", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. But my desire to enter is nipped in the bud, a sheet of paper the writing on which announces the show is full, so I have to pass on. I am a third cousin of jonnie swallow who was married to Frances kayes, I have the self published book roundabout Britain by j swallow Im now Looking for photographs of any swallow family to add to the tree or further info. Very kind of you to remember me also. 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. Ft. 106 Navigators Rd, St Johns, FL 32259. I enter the temple of drama, passing in my ascent, villains, robbers and heroes. MR RAYMOND CODONA is British and resident in Scotland. Letters of sympathy have been received by Mrs. McIntyre from Ex Lord Provost Sir. This event, the Battle of Somme, still holds the record for the most casualties in a single combat day, over 58,000, almost 20,000 of whom lost their lives. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Vinegarhill became the prime site in Glasgow for the annual carnival, and the showpeople were to have along association with Camlachie. Green. I am not at all inclined to pay twopence for the privilege of havingmy nose double its ordinary size, so again I pass on. Captain Gypsy Smith will reach the city the last of next week, and will begin a series of revival meetings on Sunday March21 in the First Baptist church.Cain Smith came to this country last summer for a short stay and Dr. J. F. Carson of Brooklyn, N.Y. were so favorably impressed with him that they arranged for him to make a return visit to Brooklyn . Hi..does anyone have a photo of the gatehouse at Vinegar Hill? Without taking into account Scotland it is found in 9 countries. Elizabeth A Codona. Early yesterday morning those sleeping in an adjoining tent at Sangers Circus at Vinegar Hill Glasgow, had a somewhat unpleasant visitor, It appears that an alligator had escaped through the smashing of one of the panes of thick glass through which he is observed by visitors to the circus. I am Cathie Kerr , Kirk at that time and was befriended by a girl from Vinagerhill . Skip Ancestry navigation Main . The service at the graveside was also conducted by the Rev. in the public interest that she should be named. 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. 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. It is only our duty to see that some form of worship is provided for them, and it is to be hoped this system will not be reserved to Glasgow or to the present holiday season., Vinegarhill to the Glasgow man is a name to conjure with. 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. My grandmothers name was ODonnell. $67.06. So for a year or two Vinegar Hill was no great catch as far as showmen were concerned. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: J. 1870s: Glasgow (Vinegar Hill): Randall Williams: Ghost Show With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. It was generally conceded that this was one of the greatest shows ever seen in Glasgow, and its success amply repaid Sanger for his enterprise. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. The enterprising Buislays had come to Mexico where . 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. When the verdict was announced, Codona's mother screamed: ''No, no. Hi, During the past quarter of a century the Gallowgate east of John Street (Millerston Street) has not changed much from what we knew in the seventies or eighties, except for the frontage of the old Vinegar Hill Showground. This little video gives a fantastic trip through the decades of Frank Codonas famous Seafront Funfair, held over the years on the Seafront beside the Boating. I enter the temple of drama, passing in my ascent, villains, robbers and heroes. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. Im not in contact with her and would like to catch up. John Adens is my 3 great great great grandfather. Work. Landscaper 143 suppliers on Yoys in Falkirk, Scotland: Brucefield, Alan, Busy Yoys B2B Marketplace Products Companies Distributors Dealers Contact 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. We went up to Aberdeen for a fun filled afternoon and some Xmas shopping. 6. Please use the search above if you cannot find the record you require. 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. The Figure Eight coaster visited Aberdeen for the first time in 1926 at Codonas Spring Holiday Fair. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . Facebook gives people the power to share. Overall good. Unfortunately, the swarthy visitors had reckoned without our Registrars, for on application to the German Pastor in Glasgow to officiate at the wedding, they learned for the first time that they must first fulfil the Scotch Law obligations. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Duncan Johnston Codona had 1 child. Three young men . The Aberdeen Codona family continued to operate their travelling fairground business and in 1969 won the tender to operate the Amusement Park at Aberdeen beach. They moved back to Glasgow to care for my grandmother, where my aunt Polly lived until last year. The Kellys caravan stands on the rails of the old scenic railway which thrilled millions of visitors at Vinegarhill in bygone days. In Quarryknowe St in the 50s 60s. 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 programme winds up again with a grim representation of the struggle in South Africa. Would your father have owned a juvinile galloping horse ride? Frank Codona was born on month day 1898, at birth place, to Frank Codona and Phoebe Codona (born O'Brien). Irish jig time appeared to meet their taste, and it was surprising , to say the least, when the heaviest of the gypsies, the King who weighs between 18 and 20 stones skipped about the stage in his grotesque garb, apparently as light as a fairy. I wonder if you were the girl who attended St Annes school in David. Players to catch the eye were Thomas Slater. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. In 1883, he married the fourteen-year-old Hortense (Hortensia) Buislay (1869-1931), a trapezist who hailed from an old French circus family of "acrobats, pantomimists, and gymnasts" (i.e., aerialists). One branch of the family left Glasgow in the early 1900's and went to America ,then moved to Mexico and formed a trapeze act which eventually became the world famous "Flying Codonas". Appearances did not belie the statement, for next minute the curtain rose and revealed a background of the gaily attired nomads. My Great/Great/Grandad John Adens & Great/Great/Grandmother Agnes Adens were living at 7 Vinegar Hill in the 1881 Census. 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. Those were the days when his fathers Ghost illusions were at the height of their popularity, and when the roundabouts were pulled by little ponies. Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH7. James Woods. Whilst doing research into Janefield Cemetery, we came across many of the show peoples finalresting place. HP10 9TY. This beautifully furnished second floor apartment is located in heart of Aberdeen within secure apartment complex. can anybody give me any info on the Cadonas thanks. Skip Ancestry navigation Main Menu. Among the first of these are the three mysterious albums by the all-acoustic trio Codona, whose members were multi-instrumentalists Collin Walcott, Don Cherry, and Nan Vasconcelos. With the advent of cheap public transport and the Glasgow Fair in the late 1920s, Aberdeen became a popular holiday destination. 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. They also lived in the Gallowgate when it was called Great Eastern Road at that part. Alfredo Codona was born on September 7, 1893, in the Mexican state of Sonora. Mr Doran died soon after he was taken to hospital. My pal at John st school, Elaine McLevie was related to the Wilmots on her mothers side. Photos copyright-The Herald and Times Group. With Ren Deltgen, Ernst von Klipstein, Josef Sieber, Annelies Reinhold. Dec 2022 Family. Not a little stir has been caused in these parts by the arrival from Hamburg of several parties of German gipsies, to the number of about 80 in all. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. Hi my grandfather was Peter swallow Jonnys brother my dad also is Peter we live in Glasgow. My name is RoseAnn Codona nee Smith. at the same time, you cannot carry over any products purchased. The Codona Family came from Italy to Scotland in the early 19thC. The bride and bridegroom were arrayed for the festive occasion, the wedding party were like wise in readiness, a large assembly of the public who had paid for admission were clamouring to witness the unusual spectacle of a Romany wedding. 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. Born in 14 Roslin Place, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland on 13 Feb 1901. With the building of tramway stables in David Street the ground at Crownpoint was lost and the entire fair housed at Vinegar Hill. 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. In answer to a question from the bench, it was stated that the lowest sum to be charged for admission war threepence. That all seems like another lifetime ago, and I try never to forget. The band is seated, there are two or three preliminary flourishes on their part, and then the curtain is rung up. Perhaps it is well but it is interesting to think of the changes in the past fifty years. Skip . Codona's Aberdeen. Colin Chisholm with his waxwork and museum of curiosities was another annual visitor at Glasgow Fair. N 33 58.186 W 118 20.371. Glasgow, a pupil at Shawlands Academy, facing the charges. Therefore, and as I have had enough of the shows for one season, let us jump into this tram car bound westward, and seek the cosy circle round the fireside. The Codona family came from Italy to Scotland in the early 19th century. As it was reported that 5000 in all were coming, the public became alarmed, and some newspaper correspondents suggested that among them were German spies. 0. overall good, would recommend, few points to note though. Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. apple family coaster - under 48" grampian eye big wheel - under 52" kiddies carousel : max. There was H. Holden, Old Adelphi Theatre, a permanent building run by Mr. David Prince Miller. It is no use disputing the beauty of the woman as tastes differ, and I leave the proprietor, though he doesnt look like one, endeavouring to entice open-mouthed urchins inside the tent. If you're here for a while, journey to both exciting destinations! 20 years earlier in 1861 my GGG grandparents (Young) lived in Vinegar Hill. From Glasgow Green to Vinegarhill by Old Harry, Famous Gallowgate Hall Doomed (Vinegarhill), Famous Sunday School Marks Seventieth Birthday, Dennistoun Past and Present by James Baird, The Old Historic Church of Tollcross and Tollcross District, Some of the People of the Village of Parkhead, James Hamiltons Fountain By Historian Gary Nisbet. Mattie Ann/Annie McGuigan (1895-1975), whos family originate from the Calmachie/Vinegarhill area. McLeods Waxwork and menagerie were quit a Glasgow institution. I recognised your name if Im not mistaken do you remember them. After years of success, the shows at Glasgow Fair Holidays are conspicuous by their absence, gegies and ghost and waxworks and circuses are matters of memory. Hi my grandad was called Charles Swallow from Rochdale, my great grandad and great great grandad were also called Charles Swallow. Trumpet speaking men proclaim the excellence of their particular show, about which there is no deception. 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. 15:50, 21 FEB 2023. Down one side flowed the Camlachie Burn, A wretched looking little stream. Inside this circle were most of the merry go rounds, hobby horses and velocipedes. 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. Weekly . He still holds out hopes that The Ring may reopen for boxing, as he informed a Standard representative this week that plans were being considered to make radical alterations to the building to bring it more into line with the best modern boxing halls. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: McIndoes Ghost Show and Gondolas 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: Walter Wilmot: Three-abreast Jumpers Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . Mr. Cadona lived in Riddrie where he had his garage and repair shop, for about six years. I gaze at the enormous size of the woman depicted on the canvas, and then at the very small proportions of the caravan, until I am lost in wonder as to whether the woman holds the house or the house holds the woman. Your email address will not be published. Tell her I am one of Johnny the inventors grandsons. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. A brave Scots mum diagnosed with terminal cancer has turned down chemotherapy treatment to spend her final weeks with her children.. Nichola Codona, from Motherwell, made a GP appointment after . Corrections? Events elsewhere in Glasgow gave Vinegarhill its best known identity. . The Codona family also opened at the turn of the century the first permanent Amusement Park in Scotland. The old woman has her own recipe for a happy marriage. Give one another a good hiding now and again then make up quickly, That will keep you right. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish, Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company. The Codona family came from Italy to Scotland in the early 19th century. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. Bobbie Shields (heavyweight champion of Scotland, who trained at The Ring and was managed by Mr McOnie). We encourage you to research and . i was in the chioer in camlacie school what happened to francky my mate. His dad, also George, is shown on the 1911 census as living with the Testo family (Alexander Testo) in Vinegar Hill. Another great feature was the Brothers McLeods Moving Waxwork. White: Tunnel Railway Mr. Cadona is survived by his widow and a family of six, three sons and three daughters, all of whom will carry on the business. My great grandmother was Phillis Hanley, Im trying to find out more if anyone can help? We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. There is a large audience composed of every conceivable grade, from the swell with his eye-glass and spats, down to the dirty faced urchin who wipes his nose with the cuff of his ragged jacket. 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. The place was in semi darkness. 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. Alfredo came from an itinerant performing family whose origins lie with the Codoni family in the Italian speaking area of Canton Ticino in southern Switzerland. 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. The band will play the last toon onh outside cries the first robber, and when we go hinside to begin. In 1930 East Vinegarhill was acquired by the Corporation, who opened up the piece of ground as a childrens playground and football pitch. Nowhere have bigger changes taken place than at Vinegar Hill, the East Ends famous showground. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: George Green: Venetian Gondola and Tunnel Railway; John Green: Steam Bicycles and Steam Swings 17 October 1927 - 12a Broad Street,Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, 1 May 1994 - Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Frank Codona, born 1898. To-day there is only drabness where fifty years ago there were music and laughter and glamour. Nichola Codona with her husband Robert and two children, Robert, 15, and Katie-Leigh, 11. The replay for the championship takes place to-day (Friday). 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. I was born in 1971 and was one of the last kids around vinegar hill, my great grandparents were the lessees, there parents are mentioned above as the king and queen of vinegar hill celebrating there golden anniversary. During the next few minutes I am in the midst of the hares, snakes, wonders workers, andjugglers. The carnival or shows were located on the north side of Gallowgate, on both the east and west sides of Vinegarhill Street. MR RAYMOND CODONA is a Director from Glasgow. The proprietor was an Italian- A man of mystery. 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. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. 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