Glasgows East End Through Time

Author : Gordon Adams
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445638546

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Glasgows East End Through Time by Gordon Adams Pdf

The history of Glasgow extends back into the mists of legend, even beyond the sixth century AD when the city's patron saint, St Mungo, entered its story. From a small monastic community on the banks of the Molendinar Burn, Glasgow became the possession of Bishops and Archbishops. With the arrival of the Industrial Revolution, it developed into a powerhouse of the British Empire, and was sometimes credited as the Empire's Second City. Its teeming population and developed industry brought about problems, particularly to the city's East End, where housing conditions and poor health became a major concern. Much of Glasgow s physical history was sacrificed in slum clearances for the benefit of its inhabitants. The east end has never seemed more alive during the twentieth Commonwealth Games, which the city hosted. It remains a friendly and vigorous place - and surprisingly verdant given its past!

Author : Nuala Naughton
Publisher : Random House
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780577975

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Glasgow's East End by Nuala Naughton Pdf

From bishops to battlefields, barrowboys to business tycoons, Nuala Naughton brings to life some of the characters and events that have shaped Glasgow’s East End since the city’s founder, St Mungo, first set eyes on the ‘dear green place’ This entertaining, lighthearted account looks at the legends behind the city’s coat of arms and the foundation of the city as an ecclesiastic centre of excellence and respected seat of learning. It also offers a colourful insight into tenement life with anecdotes and interviews by born and bred Eastenders; the Battle of George Square in 1919 when Prime Minister Churchill waged war on unionized workers, the make-do-and-mend community and the story behind ‘silk stockings’ made from used teabags and an eyebrow pencil during the Second World War; the dancin’, the saints, the sinners; the ‘City of the Dead’ and how the Barrowland ballroom came to the attention of the German high command and the war propagandist Lord Haw Haw. From medieval Glasgow to modern times, this fascinating book offers a pick ‘n’ mix of fact and fiction, myths and miracles surrounding the rich and sometimes turbulent history of Glasgow’s East End.

Author : Nuala Naughton
Publisher : Random House
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Glasgow (Scotland)
ISBN : 9781780576527

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Glasgow's East End by Nuala Naughton Pdf

Of the four corners of Glasgow, the East End is the richest source of stories that reach back far into the annals of time. What began as a small patch of land owned by the ancient clergy has evolved through the ages, providing historians with a veritable treasure trove of colorful tales and interesting characters. This comprehensive anthology brings together the histories of the collective of districts that have developed over centuries and which give the East End of Glasgow its unique personality: the Gallowgate, Bridgeton, Calton, Parkhead, Shettleston, Tollcross, and more. Many of the fading memories of latter years are kept alive in this oral history of Glasgow's East Enders, who have generously contributed their own anecdotes about life in an area that is poor in status yet rich in character. Yet there are many stories of East Enders who have changed people’s lives, be they entertainers, artists, scientists, or entrepreneurs. From Stan Laurel and Lulu to Horatio McCulloch and Peter Howson, "Barras Queen" Maggie McIver and bra queen Michelle Mone, all are featured in this engrossing celebration of Glasgow’s East End.

Author : Etta Dunn
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-15
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781445638874

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Central Glasgow Through Time by Etta Dunn Pdf

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Central Glasgow has changed and developed over the last century.

Author : Chris Hogg,Lynn Patrick
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445621142

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The Glasgow, Cowal & Bute Route Through Time by Chris Hogg,Lynn Patrick Pdf

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Glasgow, Cowal & Bute Route has changed and developed over the last century.

Author : Sally Coffey
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781640490130

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Moon Edinburgh, Glasgow & the Isle of Skye by Sally Coffey Pdf

From sipping scotch and sampling haggis to touring castles and historic museums, make the most of your Scottish adventure with Moon Edinburgh, Glasgow & the Isle of Skye. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries such as one to three days in Edinburgh and Glasgow, two days in the Highlands, and four days on the Isle of Skye that can be expanded or combined into a longer trip, including day trips to Loch Lomond, Ben Nevis, and more Strategic advice for art lovers, history buffs, road trippers, and more Explore the Cities: Walk along Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile from the Edinburgh Castle to the Queen's Scottish Palace or climb the Arthur's Seat peak. Sample authentic haggis and dine at innovative new restaurants. Catch a traditional music performance in Glasgow (the UNESCO City of Music!) or chat with locals at a corner pub over folk music and a pint Escape the Crowds: Hike through wild moors and pine forests to deserted villages on Skye, sip your way through Islay's whisky distilleries, or take a seaplane over Loch Lomond for dramatic views of the Highlands Valuable perspective from Scotland expert Sally Coffey Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Background information on the landscape, history, and cultural customs of Scotland Handy tools such as visa information, a glossary and list of Scottish phrases, and helpful tips for seniors, disability access, families with children, LGBTQ visitors, and travelers of color With Moon Edinburgh, Glasgow & the Isle of Skye's practical tips and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Exploring beyond Scotland? Check out Moon London Walks or Moon Ireland.

Author : Peter Mortimer,Duncan McCallum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11
Category : Glasgow (Scotland)
ISBN : 1840336838

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Glasgow's East End in the 70s by Peter Mortimer,Duncan McCallum Pdf

This is a collaboration between Glaswegian Peter Mortimer who has written the text and photographer Duncan McCallum who took these wonderful but grim photos of a grimy, resigned, and depressing 1970s Glasgow. As the subtitle suggests the book goes out east along London Road, Gallowgate, and Duke Street as far as Parkhead and Camlachie showing much in-between these points.

Author : Michael Meighan
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445622323

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Edinburgh Waverley Station Through Time by Michael Meighan Pdf

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Edinburgh Waverley station has changed and developed over the last century.

Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781640970137

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Fodor's Essential Scotland by Fodor's Travel Guides Pdf

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Scotland offers astonishing variety: its iconic lochs and mountains, as well as lively cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow, have strong allure. St. Andrews is a pilgrimage for golfers; castles dot the country; and whisky distilleries are gaining popularity. Scotland's customs and products--from tartans to tweeds--are known worldwide, but there's nothing like experiencing them firsthand. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as The Calanais Standing Stones, Tobermory, Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, and Kelvingrove · Coverage of Edinburgh and the Lothians; Glasgow; The Borders and the Southwest; Fife and Angus; The Central Highlands; Aberdeen and the Northeast; Argyll and the Isles; Inverness and Around the Great Glen; The Northern Highlands and the Western Isles; Orkney and Shetland Islands

Author : David Robertson (F.S.A. Scot.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Glasgow (Scotland)
ISBN : COLUMBIA:0046266305

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Glasgow, Past and Present by David Robertson (F.S.A. Scot.) Pdf

Author : Michael Fry
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 603 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781784975814

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Glasgow by Michael Fry Pdf

Beloved, reviled – and not only by Glaswegians – Glasgow isn't just the Industrial Revolution nor the Victorian slums. Founded in the sixth century, its forebears pushed back the Romans. The roof of its cathedral, founded in the twelfth century, survived the Reformation. Its fifteenth-century university welcomed Adam Smith and the Enlightenment. It prospered from sugar, tobacco, cotton and slavery in the eighteenth century, and saw the rise of the Red Clydesiders in the twentieth. Glasgow's not just a city, it's an urban civilization in itself, unique and fruitful. Its denizens have seen the city rise and fall, they have survived bombs and demolitions, and somehow kept their humour intact. Now these people and this city play a pivotal role in Scotland's future, and in the future of the UK. It's time for a book that tells the story in all its complexity.

Author : Kirsty Logan,Paul McQuade
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781474606011

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Hometown Tales: Glasgow by Kirsty Logan,Paul McQuade Pdf

Original tales by remarkable writers Hometown Tales is a series of books pairing exciting new voices with some of the most talented and important writers at work today. Some of the tales are fiction and some are narrative non-fiction - they are all powerful, fascinating and moving, and aim to celebrate regional diversity and explore the meaning of home. In these pages on Glasgow, you'll find two unique memoirs. 'The Old Asylum in the Woods' is an intimate, intensely moving account of growing up in the shadow of Woodilee Hospital by author of The Gracekeepers and The Gloaming, Kirsty Logan. 'Glasgow Sang' is a deeply personal journey on foot through the city, from Kelvin Way Bridge to George Square to the statue of La Pasionaria, by Paul McQuade.

Author : Michael Pacione
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781134597406

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Medical Geography (Routledge Revivals) by Michael Pacione Pdf

Geographers have for a long time contributed much valuable detailed data on the geographical patterns of disease and health care delivery to the medical world. On its first publication in 1985, this edited collection addressed the need for a review of progress in the field of medical geography that could also shape further developments. Topics under discussion include national systems of health care, the utilisation of health services, medical planning and medical geography in the developing world. This is a comprehensive volume that is it still of great relevance to today’s students of medical geography, health care and demography.

Author : Glasgow Archaeological Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : UOM:39015028189085

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Transactions of the Glasgow Archaeological Society by Glasgow Archaeological Society Pdf

Author : Robert Alison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Anecdotes
ISBN : IND:30000118588452

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The Anecdotage of Glasgow by Robert Alison Pdf