Denny Picture (Bingo)Hall

[Nigel_T]

OOPs -- just read the obituary again -- "Mrs Anderson and a grown up family survive"
Disagreement with the Cencus there -- it showed him as a widower with a very young family and a very old house maid (and a new young house maid).
If it was the same David Anderson,
this would only be possible if David Anderson married again -- if he could afford to build a Town Hall, he was probably quite a catch.

You have probably gathered that I get distracted easily -- better get back to my own work.

Regards,
Nigel

[apanderson]

Hello Nigel,

Just joined this site. I may have found your Gt. Grandfathers grave in Denny Cemetery. The inscription on the stone has a David Anderson who did 1th October 1924 aged 78 years - is this him? There are also a lot of other names on the stone. I'm in the process of photographing and transcribing this cemetery so if there's any others you're looking for, just let me know.

Anne

[callenderman]

one more thing...

i just found this:

http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/~gbarr/cinemas/scotland/denny.html

and wondered if it was a photograph of the picture house you are looking for info about. - it says below the older of the 2 photos that the original was opened in 1913 and demolished in 1960s.

regards,
Lorna.

if it is of any interest, there is a statistical account of Denny drawn up in 1839 at:

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/tom.paterson/places/sadenny.htm

i looked briefly at it but never saw the names you mention, but it was probably too early. - i saw one Anderson though: Edward Anderson, 23d September 1747 ; died April 1749 he was one of the ministers of the parish of Denny.

the page also has an old map of the parish of Denny.

and this (below) is a link to 1881 census for Denny.

http://www.tompaterson.ukfamily.com/census/Denny/Denny1881_sPage9.html

it is searchable by surname, then forename.


another thought would be to contact Falkirk Council Archives.

Contact Details
History Research Centre
Callendar House
Callendar Park
Falkirk
FK1 1YR
Scotland

Tel: 01324 503779
Fax: 01324 503711
Email: callendar.house[at]falkirk.gov.uk (Replace [at] with @
Website: http://www.falkirkmuseums.org
Archivist : Ms Elspeth Reid
Access information
Open : Mon-Fri 10-12.30, 1.30-5

some of the records they hold......

Denny and Dunipace Agricultural Association (1)
Denny, Stirlingshire
Denny and Dunipace and District Canine Club (1)
Denny, Stirlingshire
Denny and Dunipace Burgh (2)
Denny, Stirlingshire
Denny and Leslie Park Curling Club (1)
Denny, Stirlingshire
Denny Curling Club (1)
Denny, Stirlingshire
Denny Parochial Board/ Parish Council (1)
Denny, Stirlingshire
Denny People's Club (1)
Denny, Stirlingshire

i hope this is of some help to you.

regards, Lorna.

:)Hi, I just became a member and was reviewing some posts and saw yours. I have a MAJOR "brick wall" with my 5th Great Grandfather, Alexander Denny Callender. He was born abt. 1755 in ?. His parents were ? Having the middle name of Denny, I wondered if his ancestors came from there. Alexander was a pioneer to the Mississippi Territory around 1780. I am trying to back-track to try and find where his people came from in Scotland. Any assiatance or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Claude Callender

[Nigel_T]

Hi Claude,

Denny Callender -- thats quite a coincidence of names.
As far as i know there is only one Denny in Scotland
There is a Callendar Estate in Falkirk (mentioned in previous post.)
There is a town called Callander about 8 miles north west of Stirling.
There are Callender s in the phone book.

You could try the BT directory
http://www2.bt.com/edq_resnamesearch?namespace=coexistence

Punch in a surname and a place like Falkirk , Stirling, Glasgow etc
Funny enough the results are not allways from the area you specify.

If you play about with names and places, you may find an area with a high occurance of the surname.
Not much help but something to do on a rainy day

Nigel

[Nigel_T]

Hi Anderson,

I came across a photo of Denny Town/Public Hall at Falkirk Library. I have photocopied it (the copy is pretty much as good as the original) and scanned it into the computer. If you like I will sent you a copy.

Denny and Dunipace views from the past by Margaret Ferguson
ISBN 0-906586-47-X

DENNY TOWN HALL

Not many people know that the first public demonstration of television in
Scotland took place in Denny Town Hall in February, 1934, thus putting
Denny 'right on the map and first in the field", according to Mr P.
Samwell of the Radio Gramophone Depot. Entertainments of various kinds
were provided in the hall, which was destroyed by fire in May 1937. The
Cinema de Luxe was later built on the site.

Regards,

Nigel

[somervil]

Hi

I'm trying to find birth details for my great grandfather Joseph Hunter who died in a pit accident in 1917 and is buried in Denny Cemetry. He was born in Ireland but I haven't been able to find out his birthdate and was hoping it might be on  his headstone. If anyone has details or is able to get this information I would be very grateful!

Laura

[peckham]

Somehwere in the foregoing was mention of living in Australia and perhaps having difficulty finding the book mentioned:

It can be purchsed on the Internet, e.g.:

http://www.stenlake.co.uk/books/155.htm

http://www.alibris.com/books/isbns/20705

amazon.co.uk (long link)


£6.99.

[apanderson]

Hi Laura,

Guess what I found . . . . . ?

I think this might be what you're looking for!

"(Front of Stone)
Erected by Mary Simpson in memory of her beloved husband JOSEPH HUNTER
Who was accidentally killed at Woodyet Colliery 19th April 1917 aged 60 years
Also their grand son JOSEPH HUNTER died 18th January 1918 in his 5th year
Also the above MARY SIMPSON died 27th December 1930 aged 74 years

(Right Side of Stone)
In loving memory of ROBERT HUNTER died 17th February 1971 aged 85 years
Beloved husband of AGNES LOWRIE died 15th January 1976 aged 88 years."

I'm working my way round Denny Cemetery attempting to photograph all the stones and list the complete MI's for all of them.

I have photographs of this stone and can send you copies - send me a personal message with your e-mail address if you want them.

Anne

[Billy Anderson]

Hello Nigel,

Just joined this site. I may have found your Gt. Grandfathers grave in Denny Cemetery. The inscription on the stone has a David Anderson who did 1th October 1924 aged 78 years - is this him? There are also a lot of other names on the stone. I'm in the process of photographing and transcribing this cemetery so if there's any others you're looking for, just let me know.

Anne