Over the last few years Glasgow has been demolishing a number of its multi-storey blocks as the city continues its regeneration to give residents much-improved housing conditions.
Yet 52 years ago the city was proclaiming a bright future for those who would be occupying the newly-built homes on the Ladywell housing development. 
The last brick in the £1.25million scheme was laid on February 7, 1964, ending building work on the three tower blocks and creating 400 homes. It had been been built on the site of the former Duke Street Prison, which had been demolished in 1958.
Our picture shows the view looking from Duke Street towards High Street, 
with George Street in the distance.
The tower blocks are still there, having been given a more modern look. 

Glasgow Times:

The constant rain of recent weeks has made us wish for summer. But don’t think that all those years ago summers were glorious because this city centre picture from May 1957 shows umbrellas were still needed