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 Bridgeton Backcourt watercolour by Robert NewbiggingCanada, Aug. 2002


Robert was brought up in Fairbairn Street, Bridgeton, attended Dalmarnock Primary School.

 

Extract from e-mail Robert Newbigging, Canada, August 2002 
"Will.  I haven't written in quite a time. We have had a busy and very hot, dry summer here. 
I have attached a small watercolour I am working on at the moment. I got the reference from Virtual Mitchell...... I embellished the painting by adding the pailings, the washing and the large puddle in the foreground...it is just as I remember Bridgeton in the late 40's &50's....
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  Aye they've pulled mah building doon !! 

              

Webmaster:-

Robert thanks for this, it is fantastic.....I am sure it will stir memories for different people but for me it

 reminds me so much of the backcourt junction of Fairbairn St & Baltic St. where I lived.
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August 2007 Extract from e-mail Robert Newbigging, Canada
 "..Hello again Webmaister  I hope all is well at your end, so to speak.
I have attached a wee drawing I did recently before my memory finally goes. It's as I remember our kitchen in Fairbairn street. The sink, the pulley ,the interior fire installed after my dad ripped out the old  fireplace. The bed recess is on the right and that's me in the mirror on the wall having a quick smoke..aged about 13..I quit years ago now.
             
I really appreciate the website you set up for me. If you could add this to it that would be great.
Our summer has been very, very hot with almost no rain so my grass is dried up and brown. I could do with some of your rain.
Your site means a lot to a lot of people all around the world. Keep it up. 
All the best"....Robert Newbigging.....(Bobby)....Oakville Ontario Canada
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August 2007 Extract from messageboard GlesgaPal Ella, New York USA
What talent on here right enough Webmaister!
Robert does do lovely work, which brings back memories of times gone by. I loved the added touch of your song. Very fitting indeed. Thanks to Robert for sharing his talent with us on GlesgaPals.
Ella... :)

 

 

 

Aye they've pulled mah building doon !! 
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See Robert's other sketches         
.old backcourt Fairbairn Street Sketch Stairhead Lavvy Brigton Kitchen
Portraits Glesga weans Dalmarnock School A moment in time... at a
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