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|  Posted - 17 Jun 2011 : 4:55:10 PM    
A bit of a long shot but, JD lived in Arbroath certainly in the 1920s and possibly for some time thereafter. I know next to nothing about him other than that he was interested in railways and contributed to magazines with information which was current in his time. Can anyone shed any light? |
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SeatonWee HaggisScotland3 Posts
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01 Dec 2012 | Posted - 16 Jul 2012 : 01:05:28 AM
I recollect a shop - Sheriffs on Brothock Bridge, probably in the vicinity of the SNP offices. It sold model railways. It was certainly open during the 50's and possibly into the 60's. I don't know when it shut but would guess it was a casualty of the carriageway. I don't know a JD Sheriff but thought the model railways might be a link. I bought all my Triang rolling stock there in the latish 50's.
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DerekSupreme Master Smokie Arbroath, Scotland2283 Posts
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4 days ago | Posted - 16 Jul 2012 : 6:52:36 PM
I've seen a photo of the shop, it was on the corner of that building by the brothock bridge, where the brothock dental paractice is now. And at one time the first herald offices. Johnny McInroy (Johnny Mac" had the shop under the name of Sherrifs for a music shop in the 60's and 70's i believe.
Derek.
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flintstoneSenior Smokie  901 Posts
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Yesterday | Posted - 17 Jul 2012 : 9:25:45 PM
The original Sheriffs shop was across the road from the Herald Buildings, next to a solicitors'. It sold trains sets, etc., plus sheet music, records and musical instruments. It was still there in the early 60's before moving along to the corner beside the Brothock railings. Next door to the original Sheriffs was Stan Timms, which sold bikes and toys, so probably there were train sets on offer there too. Johnny Mac and Ken Heathfield were the proprietors of the shop and it finally closed in 1976. (I remember picking up several bargains in the closing down sale!) I used to like pay-days, when I would go in and ask for a certain record, and they would play it - great if you couldnt make up your mind what to spend your 6/8d on (the cost of a 45rpm record). They would also order up records for you if they didnt have your choice in stock. Changed days. |
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| Posted - 06 Nov 2012 : 3:07:49 PM
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Originally posted by Seaton
I recollect a shop - Sheriffs on Brothock Bridge, probably in the vicinity of the SNP offices. It sold model railways. It was certainly open during the 50's and possibly into the 60's. I don't know when it shut but would guess it was a casualty of the carriageway. I don't know a JD Sheriff but thought the model railways might be a link. I bought all my Triang rolling stock there in the latish 50's.
Hope this is of some help.
Yes, I remember the Sheriffs shops but hadn't made the connection. I'll try this lead and see what happens. Thanks for taking the time. |
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MarcolWee Smokie 226 Posts
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2 days ago | Posted - 06 Nov 2012 : 8:56:44 PM
Hi almerieclose - I had checked my 1951-52 Arbroath Year Book and a J.D. Sheriff is listed at 11 Abbot Street, Arbroath. Hope this is some help. |
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| Posted - 01 Dec 2012 : 7:48:31 PM
Hi Marcol,
Apologies for delay in replying and thanks for taking the time. I'm really quite surprised at this bit of news as I think I have traced him back to a date of birth around the 1860s. I tried the Arbroath directories for the 1890s, 1915 and 1935 but with no trace of him there. On that basis, I assumed that he would not be appearing in the directories at all. I shall have to retrace and look again at the date of birth but thanks again for your help.
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MarcolWee Smokie226 Posts
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2 days ago | Posted - 28 Dec 2012 : 12:21:49 PM
Hi almerieclose - If I can help with any local info, just let me know. |
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DerekSupreme Master SmokieArbroath, Scotland2283 Posts
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4 days ago | Posted - 28 Dec 2012 : 4:01:15 PM
What was his first names and what other info can you provide, that would help.
Derek.
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| Posted - 31 Dec 2012 : 8:24:38 PM
Hi Derek- Marcol,
I found J.D., in one or two magazines from the early 1920s. He would write giving details of what was happening around Arbroath railway station. You could describe him as a bit of a train spotter before there were train spotters! However, he was no number taker and clearly had a good knowledge of what he was looking at. What he was recording near 100 years ago is really unique and I thought it would be worthwhile to try and trace him in order to find out if his records have survived. I've no idea what JD stood for nor any other details about him. Given his continued references to Arbroath, I assumed he was local.
Jim |
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MarcolWee Smokie226 Posts
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2 days ago | Posted - 03 Jan 2013 : 7:50:38 PM
Hi Jim, Could JD, have worked for the railway in Arbroath. |
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| Posted - 13 Feb 2013 : 11:46:49 PM
He may have done or maybe just lived close enough to see what was going on. |
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