History of Glasgow
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How Glasgow Flourished -
In 2014 Kelvingrove Museum hosted the How Glasgow Flourished, 1714-1837 exhibition and conference, where academics delivered talks on various themes relating to the blossoming growth of Glasgow in this period. Through these 10-15 minute podcasts, our collected experts – from University professors to independent Historians – cover a range of topics within the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Mediaeval Glasgow -
Mediaeval history and heritage of Glasgow from its foundations in the 6th century AD, with a focus mainly on its mediaeval development within the period 1100 to 1600.
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Glasband 80 -
A nostalgic look at the history of the Pub/Rock scene in Glasgow from the mid 70s to the mid 80s when the quality of bands from that era was outstanding.
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Glasgow Benefactors -
Glasgow’s benefactors and their family background, well known or little known, past and present, whether it be through charitable undertaking, bequests or gifts to Glasgow’s cultural life, or through their business activity helping to transform Glasgow.
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Annan Photographs -
A unique glimpse of old Glasgow from the original archive collection, dating from 1855, including many relating to the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
and Margaret Macdonald]]
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Empire Exhibition Scotland 1938 -
The aim of the project was to create a permanent resource for the exploration, research and public exhibition of the Empire Exhibition of 1938
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The University of Glasgow Story -
Welcome to the University of Glasgow Story. Through this website, the University pays tribute to the talented men and women who have made a contribution to the development of the University over the past six centuries.
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Albums
Architecture
Crime
Glasgow: City of Gangs -
City of Gangs is my second book on the history of gangs in Britain. My previous book, The Gangs of Manchester (2008), told the story of the scuttlers, Britain’s first youth cult.
Family
Military
Venues
The Glasgow Apollo (
Wikipedia) -
The Apollo is unique in the memory of Scottish music, dance hall and cinema fans over the age of 30 and for many, the venue which was situated at the top of the City's Renfield Street from 1927 to 1985, is closely associated with Glasgow's history.
Britannia Panopticon - The World's Oldest Surviving Music Hall -
Situated on Glasgow's historic Trongate, this music hall began life in 1857 at a time when Glasgow's population was booming, and its streets were overcrowded with working folk desperate to be entertained. Music Halls were a popular form of entertainment with the working classes during the Victorian and Edwardian era. At first, they were back rooms behind pubs, though this one is different, being on the floor above! It would have held over 1500 visitors, eager to be amused and let off steam while watching the acts that ranged from singers, dancers and comedians to acrobats, animal, and novelty acts. In 1906, an eccentric showman, A.E Pickard, added a carnival, freak show, wax works and zoo to the entertainments where visitors could catch a glimpse of the Himalayan Bear in the basement or the Tattooed Lady in the attic.
Videos
Local History
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Reminiscences of Springburn -
This site is a resource and gathering point for people who once lived in Springburn to the late 70s. This will include Petershill, Balornock and Barmulloch. Given the widespread destruction of the area in the 1970s recollections of what has become a vanished world are fading fast and our aim is to gather memories of Old Springburn under one umbrella before they disappear altogether.
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Govan
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Something Is Missing: Govan -
Some Thing Is Missing is a community project based in Govan, primarily looking into the history of Water Row.
Urban Exploration
World Wars
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Glasgow University's Great War Project Blog -
Glasgow University’s Great War is an ongoing project led by Professor Tony Pollard and supported by the University of Glasgow’s Chancellor’s Fund. As part of centenary commemorations, the project explores the experiences of the university community during the War. Research builds upon the University of Glasgow’s WWI Roll of Honour, an online database composed primarily of those who fell during the Great War and whose names are on the Memorial Panels in the Chapel.
Transport
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The George Bennie Railplane/Monorail -
These photos show the proof-of-concept test track that was built in 1930 for the George Bennie Railplane at Milngavie, just outside Glasgow, Scotland.
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Specific Venue History
Google Books: Glasgow
Internet Archive