Glasgow 1850 - 1950 Glasgow in its old glory

[@PJMCM]

Some wonderful old pics there - very nostalgic. Only thing missing was captions detailing the names of the streets (where known, of course). Love Glasgow - lived here all my life and would never leave!!!

[@Cool2BCeltic]

I love my native city despite what was done to it in the 1960s and 1970s, much like one continues to love a relative or friend who has experienced a life-changing injury.

[@barbara1904]

Thanks to the Bruce report in 1945 a lot of beautiful buildings were demolished instead of renovated. City planners did more harm than the Luftwaffe.

[@ZooScott]

Barbara 1 //// Saint Enoch station and the Saint Enoch hotel . What were they hiding eh .

[@barbara1904]

ZOO Scott I don’t get you???

[@ZooScott]

Barbara 1 they buried a TRUTH there .

[@Anonim99435]

ZOO Scott what do you think they hid there

[@malcolmfraser7939]

Barbara. Most of the buildings that were demolished were not structurally worth saving. Infact I would say none of them could be saved. The buildings , even when new were poorly built. It's not remembered or maybe understood, that the poor got dealt a difficult hand from the begining. Their housing ,wasnt particularly well built from the start. I know because I was a building student in 1974. My first job was a planner with a contractor, we looked at estimating refurbishment work. It was difficult enough saving the properties the council asked us to price. We talked to insurance companies since they had records of old buildings without proper foundations. Some walls were built with very weak cement. And also our labour were not house or tenement builders. I was a student and the project manager was a senior carpenter. It was a difficult time. The men incharge were quantity surveyors, only interested in prices. And like it or not no one wanted to loose money. The prices went in and sometimes the work didn't get the go ahead. My great grand father was manager of either Buchanan or Queens Street Station ftom about 1900 till 1920. His eldest son and daughters all grew up and lived in Glasgow. Their families, my cousins and I lived in Glasgow. That's why I was drawn to this video. Both maternal and paternal great grand parents worked and produced offspring who all lived in Glasgow. Some of them are still living there. And everyone of us know that the Glasgow of today could never have been any better. The ship builders left, sold their yards. The men who had jobs in these yards were out of work. I learnt building construction from civil engineers not builders. We've discussed this every Christmas for fifty years. Without the ship yards Glasgow could not afford to rebuild. The city planners needed something to replace them. Regeneration has come slowly. Starting with new roads, New schools New housing paid for by central government. Not from Holyrood. If we were to build a ship repair yard or a deep sea naval yard we couldn't. The labour has gone, the skills have not passed onto the best generation. We are a city of services. Restaurants, bars, shops, offices, schools and colleges. The Dutch have a ship servicing industry. We have great Hotels, Museums, Art Galleries but dont have a highly skilked workforce. We have highly skiĺled doctors, scientists, virologists, historians, lawyers, accountants, bankers but not builders.

[@richardhassall6741]

look how beautiful and clean the place was

[@lindaj5492]

7:35 We were amongst the first families to move into Moss Heights (1954/55). Tallest multi-storey in Europe at the time; built on top of a hill, so great views of the Campsies from the back, but the windows on the short sides between the blocks would often get blown out by the force of wind! They also forgot to design the lifts big enough to allow for furniture and coffins 😯

[@noddypopable]

thank you for taking the time to make such a wonderful video. I always wonder about all the old buildings and history of glasgow. xxx

[@rabyoung4898]

that was great nostalgia of my childhood in Toonheid & loved it. we were all Manky Weans then & best of pals & if you're mammy was out & you were hungry your neerber would give you a piece & jam to see you through till mammy got back & fed you.

[@kaitlynamira3916]

Rab Young I wish things were still like that today. But now the thought of going into your neighbours house is kind of scary for children and terrifying for parents.

[@johntait491]

Thank you for compiling all these old photographs Shug. Well done..!! 👍

[@jamesshepherd903]

I was born in 1948 and recognize most of the scenes past and present.A strawberry milk at the Central Station milk bar was a real treat.Thank you for posting this video.I had not seen a lot of the photographs before.

[@RHR-221b]

@@shugthehornyhaggis Can you focus on Millarbank Street, Springburn ... please? Stay free, Shug. Rab 🍻😎

[@louisethomson7553]

I was born in 1949 and love seeing these videos and miss those days. Lewis's and Goldberg's all gone plus so much more. Still love Glasgow though and it's beautiful architecture.💖💖

[@scott-si1oe]

The streets looked spotless and litter free compared to now. Before my time i wasnt born until 75 but nice pictures let's me see what my parents and grandparents seen in their days 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@michellepeoplelikeyoumurde8373]

Streets were littered with drunks,especially on the bridges

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

Englishman?

[@fatdomgamiello2400]

@@shugthehornyhaggis Sounds like it, he probably read that sensationalized book No Mean City and he's an expert now🙄

[@COLT-zr3jf]

Streets look spotless, wonderful pictures.

[@gerrymaxi6681]

Anniesland, Temple, the old Yoker power station and so many other amazing photos. Loved it, many thanks.

[@dubskj01]

The choice of music really had me tapping my toes!

[@RHR-221b]

'Don't pish in the water supply.' Alex Harvey. Thank you. Stay free, Shug. Rab 🎯🍻😎

[@lornamackenzie343]

Great to see old Glasgow and play spot the street !

[@edwardoneil3962]

This was really enjoyable so very nostalgic 😀❤😀

[@666Satansboy]

would love it if there was more pictures of anderston, the haugh and partick. cheers pal good work

[@richardhassall6741]

What the hell has happened to our country

[@maadmaestro]

Great pics...got tuned into this...cheers;)

[@UncleFeedle]

So the McDonalds on Jamaica St. was once a shoe shop!

[@RHR-221b]

*Dae ye want Seggs wi' that Stiletto Special, pal?* Stay free, UF. Rab 👠 🍻😎

[@douglasfraser8960]

Wish I lived in Scotland, my Birthplace xo

[@mirazusta2002]

Does anyone believe as I do that the photo at the minute 12.13-12.22 is Ashton Lane? It's awesome to see the lane as it was so long ago. What a great city Glasgow is. Glasgow architecture is second to none among medium to big size cities in Europe, and that cultural heritage, which makes Glasgow a very attractive place to visit, should be always preserved. Thank you very much for posting this most interesting and beautiful photo reportage.

[@jixuscrixus1967]

It certainly looks like it!

[@jixuscrixus1967]

Shug: Was the ‘temple’ on a side road close to Sauchiehall street? I can remember a night club there about 40yrs ago but haven’t ever seen the building again, it was a beautiful building the stone was very black with pollution/smog...

[@jixuscrixus1967]

Shug: I’ve heard similar regarding the corruption of council officials, money buys their approval on building permits, development, licences and whatever else they can get their sticky mitts on.

[@richardbradley3684]

@@jixuscrixus1967 I think this was called 'Cardinal Follies'?

[@jixuscrixus]

@@richardbradley3684 that’s it, I’d forgotten the name!

[@shan9956]

even though this had happend before i was born i still think this is very impressive keep up the work

[@molecatcher3383]

Too many wonderful old building torn down instead of being renovated. Sure there was lots of genuine slums that were too far gone to save but they destroyed far too many gems along the way.

[@richardbradley3684]

Loved this music. Is it meant to stop half way through?

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

Sorry about that

[@clairemcmahon9392]

Glasgow is a sink hole now, it’s sad to think what it once was. Totally ruined... Student city now 😭 nothing for Glaswegians...

[@albertreynolds9287]

Your so right

[@noddypopable]

going to share on facebook so others can appreciate x

[@tmac3771]

Amazing photos.

[@tmac3771]

@@shugthehornyhaggis than you I will

[@tmac3771]

@@shugthehornyhaggis thank you.

[@noddypopable]

I belong tae glasgow, dear ol' glasgow toon x 3

[@jazzman1626]

I remember my dad took me on the underground train from St Enoch to goodness knows where then we just went back again just so I could have a ride on the train. Must have been around 1964 or '65. Fantastic music btw what's it called?

[@adrianlaird19]

JAZZ MAN aq1q007#

[@adrianlaird19]

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[@janeyd5280]

jazzman that was good your dad had the insight to do that. we regularly took the subway from st George's cross to shields road to visit an aunt in Pollok st.. I was so sad when I did the same a number of years ago to discover there was no Pollok st. raised to the ground . so sad. my mum's house was raised to the ground at st George's cross for motorways. turns out they built new houses there.

[@lochlainnmacneill2870]

Great video.

[@RHR-221b]

@shugthehornyhaggis If possible, can you focus on Millarbank Street, Springburn ... please? Stay free, Shug. Rab 🍻😎

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

At some point I'm going to go about the town and get some pictures

[@RHR-221b]

@@shugthehornyhaggis Thank you, Shug, and also for your swift response. Anything you can glean regarding old Springburn will be more than welcome. A wee donation from my State Pension is forthcoming, with total appreciation. To yours and you, from mine and me (including my Paternal ancestors). All the best. Rab 👋 🕊

[@RHR-221b]

Shug: I cannot find how to send you a wee donation. Please advise, thank you. Rab 🤔🤔

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

No thanks mate, I can recommend looking up the Mitchel liberty online and searching directly for your street or area they now have water marks but if you wish you can donate there and get them without Please support the Mitchel library they do fantastic work. hope you have a good one

[@RHR-221b]

@@shugthehornyhaggis Message received unwrapped, Shug! Wilco! Thank you. R 👋

[@jeancampbell5687]

great work

[@StreakyP]

9:29... Good old Barr & Stroud caxton st anniesland... Fond memories of working there.

[@TahirKhan-sy6ff]

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[@RockinJohnny]

A lived in Goven as a bairn 1966-67 before my family moved tae England

[@janeyd5280]

lucky you getting out. I was robbed in Govan 1985. didn't know u couldn't leave your car for a minute to ask for directions.

[@RHR-221b]

Where/what is 'Goven'?

[@ZooScott]

Was that the front of st Enoch s hotel st square , Saint Enoch station .

[@ErnstZundel45]

Great pics mate Any idea where the pic at 5:39 is.

[@SullengrlArt]

Can someone please tell me where the skytram at 11:53 is or was called?? Thank you.

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

it was next to kelvin urbanglasgow.co.uk/archive/exhibitions-in-glasgow__o_t__t_3345.html glasgow.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=4958&p=0 hope this helps

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

glasgow.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=4958&p=0 urbanglasgow.co.uk/archive/exhibitions-in-glasgow__o_t__t_3345.html hope this helps it was in kelvingrove

[@jimmywalker1568]

Great help

[@666Satansboy]

would love it if there was more pictures of anderston, the haugh and partick. cheers pal.

[@fraser_mr2009]

fascinating

[@raycroal]

14.19 what is that??? looks so modern

[@patrickhouston2610]

Might be wrong could be the Empire tower in Bellahouston park, 1938 exhibition built in record time, torn down as it might have been used by German air force as a landmark, only thing I can think of that was built so different in style.

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

castlemilk is but a dive now but its wonderful past can still be seen in the odd building from the 1800s on the land scape sadly next to a dump of run down council houses

[@coderider3022]

Late 60s some ?

[@Fountainwell49man]

Bit pish. Needs location names so people can relate or a modern “then and now” picture placed in between. Good effort but references let this down.

[@rickyhaggerty6159]

02:42 is where the neds and junkies went back then! 😂

[@rickyhaggerty6159]

@@shugthehornyhaggis really enjoyed that video mate. I'm 41, originally a Dennistoun boy and I love seeing the way the city used be and if i honestly had a time machine.... Screw historic world events, i just want to go here and experience real glasgow.

[@rickyhaggerty6159]

@@shugthehornyhaggis I'm on it right now. My mate actually deployed all the pc equipment in there recently. I was so jealous, I'd love to get deep down in there!

[@engelberthumperdinck7366]

Great pics... READ THE REAL GORBALS STORY NEXT BRILLIANT BOOK 👍

[@billbarr7591]

If you want to paint Glasgow in a bad way by showing it's most deprived areas this is the video for you but there were and are some more afflunent places in the city that this left out.

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

Eh this is now that was then doogle

[@michellepeoplelikeyoumurde8373]

Majority lived in deprived places

[@fatdomgamiello2400]

How is it painting the dear green place in a bad way???

[@perthuser75]

Why are you trolling with Leaveitto Jeeves, Mr Irvine?

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

im not i don't know who or what this person is all about i might have been feeding the troll though

[@shortbreadhead]

pure drugs man? fae boots man? aw naw man. I can't believe they had that on the shop lmao "pure BOOTS drugs"

[@shortbreadhead]

I can already picture assassin's creed glasgow lol

[@shortbreadhead]

mibbe it would be called "assasins creed fitba shenanigan warfare" haha

[@AlanM20244]

the city wasn't all good back then mate , your looking through rose tinted glasses get a grip

[@elainemarshall1850]

alan moore you’re missing the point, he’s just saying here it is!

[@elainemarshall1850]

@@helloalanframe Yes.

[@beckjames625]

wasfuking manki,hes a crakpot,fuk him pal

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

Govan Now And Then

[@beckjames625]

shug your fukin right

[@robertparsons242]

A sorry , old clips , with no explanation . And stole someone music . I would struggle to name 1/2 of them only because you said Glasgow. Could have been anywhere… must try harder,

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

This video is 13 years old, I'm fairly sure I was the first one to upload these images to KZbin from the Michael library, you can't access them without a watermark now The music is Abandoned-andrewsf by andrewsf Have fun finding that one

[@shugthehornyhaggis]

@@robertparsons242 I will try harder through

[@georgefitzpatrick7953]

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