Glasgow, Strathclyde

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Glasgow

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Glasgow. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Glasgow, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Glasgow
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Glasgow in 1897

Old Maps of Glasgow

Historic Maps of Glasgow and the local area.

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Map of Glasgow in 1904-1905

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Sheet Maps of Glasgow

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Glasgow and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Books about Glasgow
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5 photo books on Glasgow and the surrounding area.

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Memories of Glasgow
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The Only Television Set In The Street.

I don't suppose that many of my friends will have watched the last Coronation on TV, partly because it was 70 years ago, but mainly because very few people had a television. My father, Frank, had a Radio and Television business in Glasgow (C.F.Lines, 460 Paisley Road West) and borrowed a TV from the shop ( ECKO I guess as that's what they sold). He had trained in Radio Telephony in the Army and was ...see more

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The Empire Exhibition 1938. The Tower

This was our last pre-war family holiday - a week in Glasgow with Dad's brother [Somerville Drive, Mount Florida] and three wonderful weeks in Tighnabruaich, Kyles of Bute, with mum's parents. I have clearer memories, as a near 10 year old, of the latter than of the visit to the Exhibition but remember sitting in the upper front 'cabin' of the 'car on the way there and the striking Mounties inside ...see more

Glasgow, the Empire Exhibition, Scenic Railway 1938

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The Only Television Set In The Street.

The Empire Exhibition 1938. The Tower