This fascinating collection of more than 200 archive photographs
explores the history of the east of Glasgow over the last 100 years
- travelling through the city centre and Glasgow Green, Calton,
Mile-end and Bridgeton, Dennistoun, Camlachie and Parkhead,
Shettleston, Sandyhills, Tollcross, Dalmarnock and all the way to
Daldowie. At the beginning of its recorded history, the concept of
an east Glasgow would have seemed a ridiculous notion to
inhabitants who could see from one end of their community to the
other. However, this changed as the scattered neighbouring
communities to the east grew and coalesced with Glasgow, especially
as the Industrial Revolution gathered pace. This heritage is
reflected in many of these images: from weavers to mill workers,
miners, and, of course, brewers, all aspects of Glasgow's
industrial past are reflected here. But there is another side to
the city: from beautiful mansions (and sprawling tenements) to
inns, picture palaces, schools and skating rinks, life in Glasgow
is at the heart of this collection. Featuring celebrations and
disasters, events such as the last ever tram journey through the
city and pastimes such as feeding the deer in the park, this is a
journey into Glasgow's past; many of these buildings and
institutions have now vanished, and this collection is a rare and
nostalgic glimpse of life in the area as it used to be.
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