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Recollections Leith Tattoo Parlour |
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Louise Fleck (née Sutherland) wrote: Tattoo Parlour "My family is from Leith and I was born in Constitution Street, Leith. I have been tracing my family tree and have done extensive research. My Great Grandfather, William McKinley, apparently had a tattoo parlour in Leith after the war. Unfortunately, my info is very limited as most of the elder members of the family are now gone. I believe that the tattoo parlour was called Abelins or Abelones and my Mum thinks it was at the "fit 'o the walk". I do hope you may be able to offer some info or point me in the right direction." Louise Fleck (née Sutherland), Newcastle, England: May 13, 2008 |
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If you remember anything about this tattoo parlour or where it was, please email me, then I'll pass your comments on to Frank. Thank you. - Peter Stubbs: May 19, 2008 |
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Reply 1. Bob Henderson Burdiehouse, Edinburgh |
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Thank you to Bob Henderson who wrote: |
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Tattoo Parlour "I have a vague recollection of a tattoo parlour in the Kirkgate just round the corner from Woollies." Bob Henderson, Burdiehouse, Edinburgh: May 20, 2008 |
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Recent Years Yes, there has been a tattoo parlour in Constitution Street, just round the corner from Woolworths, in recent years. It is very close to the foot of Leith Walk. I don't know whether or not it has any connection with the tattoo parlour that Louise speaks of above. - Peter Stubbs: May 20, 2008 |
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Reply 2. Reg McCaw Portobello, Edinburgh |
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Thank you to Reg who replied: |
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Tattoo Parlour "There was a tattoo shop in Jane Street, Leith in the 1960s. The tattoo artist's name was Jimmy Todd. I got my first tattoo there. Later on, he moved to Gordon Street, Leith - just across the road." Reg McCaw, Portobello, Edinburgh: July 19, 2012 |
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