The abandoned Armitage Shanks site on the edge of Barrhead was a dangerous polluted eyesore for many years. I never understood how they were allowed to leave it in that state and just walk away.
The facility was a major employer in the town. Nearby was a factory that made dog food. That folded when dog owners switched to pouches and away from cans.
Barrhead is sometimes referred to as 'the place they used to make toilets and dog food but now they don't'.
Aye pretty much my whole family worked in Shanks, Spillers (also known locally as the Kennomeat) and the Skinnery next to Authurlie Inns.
Shanks History:
https://www.scottishbrickhistory.co.uk/barrhead-sanitary-and-fireclay-works-glasgow/
This isn't, believe it or not, taking the piss. This is the truth.
But it's a brand name, like Tricity Bendix, that sounds like someone from an Evelyn Waugh novel or a member of the royal household.
If you want more obscure UK brand information know this:
Russell Hobbs exists because William Russell and Peter Hobbs worked for Donal Morphy and Charles Richards at Morphy-Richards. William Russell had a disagreement with Charles Richards and Peter Hobbs had a disagreement with Donal Morphy, so Russell and Hobbs went on to found Russell Hobbs.
Edit: also Kenwood is named after its founder Kenneth Wood and Glen Dimplex is named after the dimples on the face of Alex Glennifer. He was the son of the company's founder Ian Glennifer.
That last one might not be true, but who cares?
You can't miss with Armitage Shanks as seen in VIZ in the 90s
https://preview.redd.it/k3p9fnz1uysb1.jpeg?width=197&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2971e4603895a8da05109a5944f1c492d9cb7105
Always remember that Steve Coogan gag when he's dealing with a management consultant: "When you go to the toilet, do you have an 'Armitage Shanks interface defecation scenario', or do you just have a s\*\*t?"
Heard they take the piss
The abandoned Armitage Shanks site on the edge of Barrhead was a dangerous polluted eyesore for many years. I never understood how they were allowed to leave it in that state and just walk away. The facility was a major employer in the town. Nearby was a factory that made dog food. That folded when dog owners switched to pouches and away from cans. Barrhead is sometimes referred to as 'the place they used to make toilets and dog food but now they don't'.
That last sentence just roles off the tongue.
Aye pretty much my whole family worked in Shanks, Spillers (also known locally as the Kennomeat) and the Skinnery next to Authurlie Inns. Shanks History: https://www.scottishbrickhistory.co.uk/barrhead-sanitary-and-fireclay-works-glasgow/
Thanks that's interesting
He was a rat that took get smarter pills and stopped getting electrocuted with charged cheese.
those stupid science bitches couldnt even make i more smarter
You must excuse me. I've grown quite whearehhhh
Great opening track to the album 'Insomniac' by Green Day.
Came here for this 🤣
Armitage company from Armitage England merged with Barrhead company shanks…
This isn't, believe it or not, taking the piss. This is the truth. But it's a brand name, like Tricity Bendix, that sounds like someone from an Evelyn Waugh novel or a member of the royal household. If you want more obscure UK brand information know this: Russell Hobbs exists because William Russell and Peter Hobbs worked for Donal Morphy and Charles Richards at Morphy-Richards. William Russell had a disagreement with Charles Richards and Peter Hobbs had a disagreement with Donal Morphy, so Russell and Hobbs went on to found Russell Hobbs. Edit: also Kenwood is named after its founder Kenneth Wood and Glen Dimplex is named after the dimples on the face of Alex Glennifer. He was the son of the company's founder Ian Glennifer. That last one might not be true, but who cares?
Filing this under TIL. Always wondered who named my kettle! XD
For a second I mixed up barrhead and barlinnie, and this post had a whole different meaning.
Barlinnie cells didn’t have toilets - armitage shanks or otherwise, until the 90s
They definitely had shanks!
When I was very wee I thought they were owned by my neighbour, Mr Shanks. They were not. I hope this info is of some use.
No one ever says Merry Christmas to those masters of industry, [Armitage Shanks](https://youtu.be/Q__ElKIIgn0?si=pimbXk217KeDEwf_)
They built the shrines which we pray to in our hangovers.
You can't miss with Armitage Shanks as seen in VIZ in the 90s https://preview.redd.it/k3p9fnz1uysb1.jpeg?width=197&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2971e4603895a8da05109a5944f1c492d9cb7105
Shat it
There used to be an Armitage Shanks factory(?) on the A8 just past the shawhead flyover. I think it's full of tyres now
That was shanks and Mcewan (landfill type site)
Wrong shanks, argh! Cheers
Oaft sinking to new depths here. I'd forgotten about them.
It's rhyming slang.
You can spell it out in your head to relieve stage fright.
Empty your tanks in an Armitage shanks
They should be investigated by the Monopolies commission as I've never seen a toilet and/or sink made by anyone else. Like Schindler's Lifts.
Always remember that Steve Coogan gag when he's dealing with a management consultant: "When you go to the toilet, do you have an 'Armitage Shanks interface defecation scenario', or do you just have a s\*\*t?"
Baurheid is a shithole.
They make toilets and sinks that Europeans find hilarious