Directory of History Resources

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Information on anything from Glasgow's past

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• Red Clydeside

Resources in This Category

• Allan and Ferguson's Views in Glasgow

  http://special.lib.gla.ac.uk/exhibns/aandf/text.html
  Online exhibition from the University of Glasgow that features rare artwork depicting the buildings and landmarks of early nineteenth century Glasgow, many of which have now been demolished.

• Barony Parish Poorhouse

  http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Barony/
  A history of this building, staff and inmates which was demolished in 1988.

• Calton Tongs

  http://realcaltontongs.freewebspace.com/
  The history of Calton, the oldest area in Glasgow.

• Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society

  http://www.crmsociety.com/
  Promotes awareness of the Glaswegian architect and designer. Includes brief biography and illustrated introduction to his major works.

• Glasgow and West of Scotland Family History Society

  http://www.gwsfhs.org.uk/
  Meetings, publications, library holdings, contact details.

• Glasgow Directory of 1787

  http://www.glasgowhistory.co.uk/Books/1787Directory/DirectoryFrame.htm
  Lists of merchants, manufacturers and traders in 1787. The introduction features historical anecdotes and a who's-who of Glasgow at that time.

• Glasgow's Forgotten Village - The Grahamston Story

  http://www.grahamston.com/
  Providing information about this book by Norrie Gilliland which tells the tail about the village that was demolished to build Central Station.

• History of Drumchapel

  http://www.drumchapelhistory.com/
  A history of Drumchapel and surrounding areas, including the estates of Garscadden and Drumry.

• History of Mansewood

  http://www.wernconsulting.co.uk/Mansewood/
  Details the history of the development of Mansewood and the people who lived there, together with photographs and maps.

• Old Glasgow Club

  http://www.oldglasgowclub.org.uk/
  An historical Club founded in 1900 for anyone interested in Glasgow and its people.

• Siol nan Gaidheal: James 'Perlie' Wilson

  http://www.siol-nan-gaidheal.org/1820.htm
  An account of the Glasgow left-wing insurrection of 1820; James Wilson hanged and decapitated as a traitor.

• The History of Corkerhill & the Paisley Canal

  http://corkerhillhistory.webs.com/
  Includes photographs, bibliography and links to related sites.

• Third Lanark AC

  http://www.thirdlanarkac.co.uk/
  Offers history of the now long gone club; includes statistics, players, photographs and stories.

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