I hope this gives you a little information on the Codona family. Whilst doing research into Janefield Cemetery, we came across many of the show peoples finalresting place. 1870s: Glasgow (Vinegar Hill): Professor Andertons Illusions It was established by the Codona Family in 1970 and is currently managed by the third generation of the family. The show people were celebrating the golden wedding of the King and Queen of vinegarhill, Mr. And Mrs. John Kelly. My dad remembers all you are talking about derrick, Your email address will not be published. The Codona family also opened at the turn of the century the first permanent Amusement Park in Scotland. Codona family, a family of circus trapeze performers that became famous in the Ringling Brothers Circus. My grannies was friends with a Becky smith she had a van in vinerger hill in the fifties we used to go to her caravan my mum and my auntie used to travel with the whites and caddonnas they did the roll a penny stall . "His exploits on stage and at fairs all over the UK, including here in Glasgow, were not always . Trumpet speaking men proclaim the excellence of their particular show, about which there is no deception. 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. ft. home is a 4 bed, 4.0 bath property. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Codona-family. Bobby Codona (46), of Rockburn Crescent, Bellshill, didn't have a licence or insurance at the time, Hamilton Sheriff Court heard. Sometimes a pretty, occasionally and ugly, face makes a fierce dart at me from a shooting saloon, and endeavoursto thrust a gun into my hands; now a lazy Italian, with his ice-cream, seizes me by the arm and whispers his price into my ear. The pictures and the gramophone have put the travelling showman off the road for ever. She added : ''I just don't know how people can be so violent. Nowhere have bigger changes taken place than at Vinegar Hill, the East Ends famous showground. Anyone heard of my relatives who were Amusement Caterers: William/Wullie Brown, Lizzie Brown (nee Smith) Sarah Brown (nee Rose)? Your email address will not be published. damage. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. family links the Royal Hannefords circus. 5 mos. 4 Beds. Some years before the War there arose the cinematograph, and, quick to see the possibilities of this new invention, Greens changed The Ring into a cine, and actually made it the second picture house in Scotland. Every bone in his face and skull was fractured and he had severe brain. 1870s: Glasgow (Vinegar Hill): Willie Campbell: the Glasgow Giant These showmen are for the most part strangers in our midst and unaquainted with our manners. Samuel Chittock Had three childen Catherine Ellen Chittock, Sarah, James . Work. Midway through the trial, Richard Bell, 20, and Richard Ferguson, 16, both of Tarfside Oval, South Cardonald, Glasgow, changed their pleas and. (Image: Nichola Codona) A Motherwells mum diagnosed with terminal . After lifes fitful fever he sleeps well. 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. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Hi Rose Ann , Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. The musicians strike up God Save the Queen and the actors make their way through the audience and pass through the stage door. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. The shows appeared at the Jail Square entrance to the Green and extended from the pavement to far up the Green. In 1916 on July 1 at 7:30 in the morning 1000s upon 1000s of British and Frenchtroops rose out of their trenches thatstretched 14 miles across the grassy plains that had become a no mans land across France in the Great War, and began a slow advance against what they thought would be a few straggling German resisters and an assured and easy victory. Camlachie residents were in the majority, but there was a good sprinkling of well-dressed woman who had evidently been attracted by curiosity. A mum with terminal cancer has rejected chemotherapy to spend what little time she has left with her children.. Nicola Codona was diagnosed with the illness last month after suffering sickness and . Updates? The first two men assaulted were kicked, punched and threatened with a. knife before being robbed, and were left dazed and bleeding. The entire encampment turned out, and their garb was a revelation to the public. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . The bride groom, named Paul Muller, was also attired in Romany costume, which included several quaint sashes, while his bowler hat was bedecked with red ribbon. 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. My name is Mamie my sister Sheila my mum was Polly and my dad Matt. There was something to suit every taste in the grounds. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: J. Standing aloof from the rest of the fair was a permanent erection that is , it was of wood not canvas. 1870s: Glasgow (High St): Harry Wright: Boxing Show inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Weekly . The course of true love did not run smoothly for the bridal pair of German Gypsies at Vinegar Hill, Glasgow, on Thursday. I knew Tommy Swallow very well as he attended the day centre which I ran in the church in Helenvale Street , Parkhead before he died. Hello Roseanne, she was related to the Codonas of Vinegarhill. Pat Smiths journey to Somme and the worldwide fame that followed him from there began many years before in a gypsy tent in Scotland. Round the gateway, the flags were once more flung to the breeze, the crowds gathered from all parts of the city, crossed the threshold. As the boys say, he has the goods and knows how to deliver them.Gypsy Pat Smith as he is familiarly known was born 25 years ago of gypsy parents in a gypsy tent on Vinegar Hill the famous show ground for many long years the Mecca for patrons of Glasgow Fair. Glasgow, UK 90 contributions. My uncle Horatio passed away many years ago. Best wishes Photos copyright-The Herald and Times Group. His dad, also George, is shown on the 1911 census as living with the Testo family (Alexander Testo) in Vinegar Hill. John Codonas Pleasure Fairs Ltd Company Registered in Scotland Reg. Mr. Cadona had been in the amusement business all his life. Very kind of you to remember me also. As a side show the Menagerie is also a big attraction., 1870s: Glasgow (Vinegar Hill): John Swallow (lessee): circus. 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 . Thomas Codona passed away on Aug 1904 in In a caravan at Vinegarhill Showground, Glasgow. Then there were the shooting ranges, much affected by the young men of the period, where you might have the pleasure of having your rifle loaded by your mothers star girl. Where Alonzo the Brave is the chief attraction. Hi my mams Auntie Elizabeth Burnside married a Charles ONeil. He worked in the local iron foundry (iron roller) and she was a steam loom cotton weaver. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. The murder was similar to an incident in the same park which shocked, Scotland in 1960. Colin Chisholm with his waxwork and museum of curiosities was another annual visitor at Glasgow Fair. Here is a youth indulging in his first dissipation of summer drinks, while there is another one who is cramming cakes of gingerbread down what appears to be a bottomless pit. He laughed when the rest laughed, but he never saw where the fun came in. Attending the service were brethren of various R.O.A.B. LinkedIn is the world's largest business network, helping professionals like Alasdair Codona discover inside connections to recommended job candidates, industry experts, and business partners. I have a lot more info and family tree online let me know if you are interested. His three sons, John, now in the R.A.F, George, Royal Engineers, and Charles, who was recently discharged from the Royal Artillery, attended the service. . This was called the Fun City and was located at Portobello in Edinburgh. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. they had the galloping or habby horses as we called them down the Green at the fairand she used to work down there at the candy floss stall.. My mothers family Cummings lived in Van street for a while. View the profiles of people named Amy Codona. Mr Clark had the most expensive parade front on the road. Water & Amusement Parks, Theme Parks. The atmosphere was odorous with the smell of oil, tars, curriers grease, resin and other things being prepared or manufactured. 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. Chisholm settled in Glasgow as an auctioneer and ran a lottery in Saltmarket, near to the railway bridge at Osborne Street. 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. On being released from the army Captain Smith returned to evangelistic work. OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM. For one brief spell on Monday Vinegarhill, East End show ground, rang with the laughter of gay festivities. 13 Feb 1901 - 14 Roslin Place, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. per adult. 1 . . at the same time, you cannot carry over any products purchased. Saturday, November 11, 1933 . 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. My Grandad Eddie and Granny Margaret Stirling used to winter at Vinegar Hill. 44" under 52" skydeck super dodgems : min. It was hard work for the actors, shouting at the top of their voices over the glass so that the audience could hear them speaking. And here is a factory girl, who has come to have a good penorth of the drama, while there is the gammin all eyes and ears for the commencement. This was Clarks adaption of Peppers Ghost by means of plate glass. I do not wait the consummation of the drama and amid the murmurs from the pit I see the door. The carnival or shows were located on the north side of Gallowgate, on both the east and west sides of Vinegarhill Street. In the 1890s the Codona family owned and operated a small circus in southern Mexico. Hi my grandfather was Peter swallow Jonnys brother my dad also is Peter we live in Glasgow. 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. There were 15 of them in all, 13 girls and 2 boys. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. My Dad had 11 siblings but there are only 3 still living now. It is no use disputing the beauty of the womans taste differ, and I leave the proprietor though he doesnt look like one, endeavouring to entice open mouthed urchins inside the tent. 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. Uncle Wullies address in 1933 was c/o Grahams Shows, Gallowgate any idea where that was? He was left dying, his. He cancelled all of his engagements and joined the colors as a private.He entered the service august 5th 1914 the day after war was declared, and was on the firing line on the day the armistice was signed. One of the most fervent supporters of The Ring was Sir Harry Lauder, who was actually present the last night boxing was staged there. The central figure was of course the bride. and J. Ratcliff. 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. The band is seated, there are two or three preliminary flourishes on their part, and then the curtain is rung up. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. The occurrence of Codona . The band will play the last toon on the outside, cries the robber, and then we go inside to begin. 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. 5. A very curious exhibition that came to Glasgow was the Camera Obscura. At Glasgow fair and the New Year holiday time. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Would your father have owned a juvinile galloping horse ride? My name is RoseAnn Codona nee Smith. staying with us one summer at Rothesay. 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. 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. Perhaps it is well but it is interesting to think of the changes in the past fifty years. Arrangements had been made for celebrating the nuptials of the fairest daughter of the encampment, Lene a sweet looking girl of 18 years and Paul Muller, a young man who some time ago forsook the block and cleaver in Stettin to follow the simple life of the Teutonic Wanderers. In Quarryknowe St in the 50s 60s. Family Cottage near Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Im descended from Catherine Chittocks aunt Caroline (Finch) McPherson who was a lion tamer for a while. Hi my grandad was called Charles Swallow from Rochdale, my great grandad and great great grandad were also called Charles Swallow. 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. I think that was pretty much the norm in this area. There were no enclosures except the iron railings round the Greens boundaries and along the river banks. 1870s: Glasgow (Vinegar Hill): John Days Crystal Palace Menagerie (Miss Lily Day as the Lion Queen. When the verdict was announced, Codona's mother screamed: ''No, no. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can My uncle Thomas Stringer Woods (Uncle Tucker) sadly passed away on Wednesday 30th July 2014 aged 74. Sales and Booking Coordinator @ Codonas Amusement Park. The Ring was then a blood or geggie in other words, it was a variety house supplying old fashioned dramatic thrillers, with a number of variety turns. 550 Steeplechase Rd , Glasgow, KY 42141 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $639,999. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. White: Tunnel Railway We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Beach Blvd, Aberdeen AB24 5NS, Scotland. They also lived in the Gallowgate when it was called Great Eastern Road at that part. Mr William Clark, Sen, was the first showman on the road with the ghost illusion. I didnt know about the show biz connection until just recently. The fairground was arranged in some sort of plan; the big shows formed a half circle at the back of the ground. He worked in a local chemical works and later as a cotton weaver. Overall good. Taken from Eastern Standard March 7th 1942. James Woods. Here was good equestrian entertainment from a penny to four pence, with the clowns very latest seventeenth century jokes thrown in. Theres a Joe Lawson on the showmans yard next to Shettleston Juniors. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. Skip Ancestry navigation Main . WILLIAM WALLACE SWALLOW, born 1832 England, death 1890 Scotland, wife JANE ( O.BRIEN ), parents WILLIAM& FRANCES. 1870s: Glasgow (Watson St): Symons Menagerie Leitzel fell when part of her rigging broke, and she died of the injuries she sustained in the fall. The company is presently run by the third generation of Codona family Andrea, John and Alfred. The proposal was carried out, and Mr McOnie took over control. The game resulted in a draw of no goals. He was an intimate friend of the late Mr Wheatley. Players to catch the eye were Thomas Slater. The service at the graveside was also conducted by the Rev. The ghost illusion was worked with a very large plain glass hung at an angle and there were strong lights below the stage. Her birth certificate from Dec. 26th 1922 gives her address as 417 Great Eastern Road, I went with a girl called Margaret Cadona away back in the late 50/early 60s. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. My dad is Albert cannon , just trying to find some ppl that knew them or my dad from vinegar hill, Does anybody remember the Hanleys from vinegarhill, Sandra Cannon and her sister Eleanor they were related to the Cadonas, Hi my family are from Camlachie my grandmother was Jamesina ODonnell I am related to the Stringers my mumused to talk about Cathy Stringer. Mr. Carstairs of 126 Landressy Street Bridgeton, the writer of these very interesting reminiscences of the old Glasgow Fair, is a prominent member and official of the Old Mens Club at Glasgow Green. 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. 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. Defunct Amusement Parks. from. I wonder if any of my age group thinks of those days. Some time afterwards he went back to the caravan of the Romanies and led his mother to Christ and afterward his father.Later when he was conducting an evangelist meeting in Glasgow, his two sisters were led by him to accept Christ. We also hope it will help the comments section fulfil its promise as a part of Scotland's conversation with itself. To-day there is only drabness where fifty years ago there were music and laughter and glamour. Im sure Iv seen a couple of posts on these great sites from Reena. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: Readers Menagerie I remember the first fair in the East End. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, Do not sell or share my personal information. We are doing this to improve the experience forour loyalreaders and we believe it will reduce the ability of trolls and troublemakers, who occasionally find their way onto our site, to abuse our journalists and readers. The band will play the last toon onh outside cries the first robber, and when we go hinside to begin. I didnt have a cycle I am one of 9 . 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: Birchalls Ghost Show He looked quite out of place among the other exiles from the sunny shores of the macaroni eaters and inventors of big McCullums. Phoebe was born circa 1872, in England. The mystery man went, as he had come, quietly. 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. My grandmothers name was ODonnell. with his girlfriend, Claire Codona, 14, of Hillhead Avenue, Blairbeth. 1870s: Glasgow (High St): W. Palmers performing seals Skip Ancestry navigation . Codona's Aberdeen, Aberdeen: See 560 reviews, articles, and 126 photos of Codona's Aberdeen, ranked No.51 on Tripadvisor among 161 attractions in Aberdeen. Omissions? Editors' Code of Practice. Sometimes a pretty, occasionally an ugly face makes a fierce dart at me from a shooting saloon, and endeavours to thrust a gun into my hands, now a lazy Italian, with his ice cream, seizes me by the arm and whispers his price in my ear. Homes similar to 181 Codona Glen Dr are listed between $417K to $849K at an average of $245 per square foot. 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. 0.74. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. The license applied for was limited to four months. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Letters of sympathy have been received by Mrs. McIntyre from Ex Lord Provost Sir. Here is a youth indulging in his first dissipation of summer drinks, while there is another who is cramming cakes of gingerbread down what appears to be a bottomless pit .And here is a factory girl who has come to have a good pen` orth of the drama, while there is a gamin all eyes and ears for the commencement. Amongst those present were members of various Corporation departments. After Edward retired, the Three Codonas act began with Alfredo and his sister, Victoria, as flyers and their brother, Lalo, as the catcher. Mattie Ann/Annie McGuigan (1895-1975), whos family originate from the Calmachie/Vinegarhill area. Ted (Kid) Lewis, former lightweight champion, refereed a fight there two years ago. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. Then there were booths showing feats of jugglery, acrobacy, pugilism and wrestling. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. Unfortunately Aunt Polly passed away last New year, aged 94. These gentlemen ultimately opened permanent exhibitions in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH7. To purchase GIFT VOUCHERS please call 01224 595910. A little further on stood Clarks famous ghost illusion-in those days a household name throughout the length and breadth of Scotland. 1896: Glasgow Christmas Fair: Codonas Ghost Show Crowds flocked to see the moving figures of King Solomon and his court as they took part on the historical incident concerning the two women who laid claim to the same child. It was established by the Codona Family in 1970 and is currently managed by the third generation of the family. I gazed at the enormous size of the woman depicted on the canvas, and then the very small proportions of the caravan, until I am lost in wonder, as to whether the woman holds the house, or the house the woman. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. 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. 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". Living at 7 vinegar Hill was John Adens and wife. She also had white satin shoes, and a pretty bouquet of flowers. Location is quiet and very central to main high street (5 min) and Aberdeen Rail/Union Square (10 . We havent had a chance to do any research yet but will get round to it soon and get back to you. They were the parents of at least 1 son. Bob Ferguson was then ringmaster and business manager for Manleys circus. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. This is where I first saw Mr Robert Ferguson of Geggie fame. 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". Anyone any memories of the family?
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