The Gorbals : an illustrated history /
Eunson, Eric.
Ochiltree : Richard Stenlake,
1996.
Includes 200 historical photographs, many from period postcards and two specially drawn maps by Ronald Smith showing the Gorbals in 1858 and 1910. The text covers the period from the thirteenth century to the mid-1990s. There are a few photographs and illustrations dating from before the Second World War (plus a dozen or so showing the rise and fall - literally! - of the 1970s developments), the vast majority of the pictures date from the 1950s and 1960s. They were commissioned by Glasgow City Council in connection with the redevelopment of the area and cover the Gorbals along with Tradeston, Kingston, Laurieston, Hutchesontown and Oatlands. Many of the streets, shops, factories and buildings depicted will be well-rememberd by former Gorbals residents.
Includes bibliographical references.
Includes 200 historical photographs, many from period postcards and two specially drawn maps by Ronald Smith showing the Gorbals in 1858 and 1910. The text covers the period from the thirteenth century to the mid-1990s. There are a few photographs and illustrations dating from before the Second World War (plus a dozen or so showing the rise and fall - literally! - of the 1970s developments), the vast majority of the pictures date from the 1950s and 1960s. They were commissioned by Glasgow City Council in connection with the redevelopment of the area and cover the Gorbals along with Tradeston, Kingston, Laurieston, Hutchesontown and Oatlands. Many of the streets, shops, factories and buildings depicted will be well-rememberd by former Gorbals residents.