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Did you know about the remarkable past lives of this Glasgow cocktail bar?

Glasgow city centre

Did you know about the remarkable past lives of this Glasgow cocktail bar?

A queue forms outside the Alhambra theatre in Glasgow for the Five Past Eight Show starring Jimmy Logan

A queue forms outside the Alhambra theatre in Glasgow for the Five Past Eight Show starring Jimmy Logan

Remembering the famous Glasgow show which brought stars to city

Labelling clothes for identification in the sanitary wash house

Labelling clothes for identification in the sanitary wash house

Glasgow City Archives

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Remembering Glasgow's 'nuisance inspectors' who helped clean up city

Keira McLean, stained glass artist at Woodside Library

Keira McLean, stained glass artist at Woodside Library

Glasgow city centre

New city window trail remembers 'neglected' working-class Glaswegians

The Glasgow can-can, by Irn Bru, which broke a world record

The Glasgow can-can, by Irn Bru, which broke a world record

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Ten surprising things you REALLY probably didn't know about Glasgow

Hugh McGarvey, left, and his brother Daniel who were both reservists in the 15th (Scottish Volunteer) Parachute Battalion.

Hugh McGarvey, left, and his brother Daniel who were both reservists in the 15th (Scottish Volunteer) Parachute Battalion.

Military veterans

'It was terrifying': Glasgow soldiers mark anniversary of parachute disaster

'World famous' Glasgow restaurant with a special connection to Rangers

'World famous' Glasgow restaurant with a special connection to Rangers

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'World famous' Glasgow restaurant with a special connection to Rangers

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Call to remove 'squad of trees' from historic grave in Glasgow's East End

Late, lamented Lawson's in Glasgow

Late, lamented Lawson's in Glasgow

Glasgow city centre

The lost Glasgow shop which was a 'magnificent palace' if you had a magic 'line'

Drumchapel families at a health clinic in 1961

Drumchapel families at a health clinic in 1961

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'Nothing there': Move to Glasgow schemes in the 50s had its drawbacks

Strathblane Open Air School

Strathblane Open Air School

Glasgow City Archives

Glasgow's 'open air' school which transformed city's approach to child health

Artist Natalie Tweedie, known as Nebo Peklo, with one of her beautiful artworks celebrating Brutalist architecture in Glasgow

Artist Natalie Tweedie, known as Nebo Peklo, with one of her beautiful artworks celebrating Brutalist architecture in Glasgow

Glasgow's 'love-hate' relationship with 'ugly' buildings explored in new show

Story of the 'first' Italian restaurant in Glasgow that survived for 40 years

Story of the 'first' Italian restaurant in Glasgow that survived for 40 years

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Glasgow city centre

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Story of the 'first' Italian restaurant in Glasgow that survived for 40 years

Stuart Abernethy, who used to work in Forsyth's

Stuart Abernethy, who used to work in Forsyth's

Glasgow city centre

This Glasgow department store was 'straight out of a 70s sitcom'

Castle Toward and inset, statue of Kirkman Finlay

Castle Toward and inset, statue of Kirkman Finlay

Glasgow City Archives

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The chilling protest delivered to Glasgow merchant who profited from slavery

Business Awards 2024

Glasgow Business Awards 2024

The Glasgow paddle steamer keeping history alive on the Clyde

Washerwomen in Carmunnock

Washerwomen in Carmunnock

Remarkable stories of 'Glasgow's last village' revealed in new trail

How Oasis was discovered in Glasgow - and how they almost weren't

How Oasis was discovered in Glasgow - and how they almost weren't

Glasgow city centre

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How Oasis were discovered in Glasgow - and how they almost weren't

Remember this unusual Glasgow restaurant that lasted a few months?

Remember this unusual Glasgow restaurant that lasted a few months?

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Bellahouston Park

Remember this unusual Glasgow restaurant that lasted a few months?

The launch of the MV Windsor from Barclay Curle in 1952

The launch of the MV Windsor from Barclay Curle in 1952

Glasgow city centre

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Story of man behind world-leading shipyard which changed Glasgow's fortunes

Glasgow venue Pacvilion Theatre. STY MC
Pic Gordon Terris Herald & Times
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Glasgow venue Pacvilion Theatre. STY MC
Pic Gordon Terris Herald & Times
8/4/24

Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre reveals planned works after complaints from patrons

The Southern Necropolis and inset, top Hugh Macdonald and bottom, Christina Baylis

The Southern Necropolis and inset, top Hugh Macdonald and bottom, Christina Baylis

The fascinating Glasgow characters buried in Gorbals 'City of the Dead'

The Govan Lyceum in 1939

The Govan Lyceum in 1939

Story of Glasgow's famous 'supercinema' as campaigners try to save it

This Glasgow restaurant in a ‘tiny’ basement serves Celtic and Rangers stars

This Glasgow restaurant in a ‘tiny’ basement serves Celtic and Rangers stars

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This Glasgow restaurant in a ‘tiny’ basement serves Celtic and Rangers stars

Glasgow City Chambers

Glasgow City Chambers

Glasgow City Archives

How documents detailing Glasgow's early history ended up lost in France

Lauren Mayberry, singer from Chvrches

Lauren Mayberry, singer from Chvrches

Glasgow city centre

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'Inspirational place': Strathclyders celebrate as university marks diamond jubilee

General image of Pollok Park

General image of Pollok Park

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Historic house on grounds of Glasgow park put up for sale

Janet Harvey preparing to accept her honorary degree in 2018

Janet Harvey preparing to accept her honorary degree in 2018

First World War

Shipyard honour for Glasgow woman who played vital role in war

Glasgow primary school launches bid to save iconic Subway carriage

Glasgow primary school launches bid to save iconic Subway carriage

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Glasgow primary school launches bid to save iconic Subway carriage

Liam Lambie, middle, Kyle Martin, Ross McAree, Dionne Frati, Clare Rooney, Candace Nicholson and Joshua Haynes

Liam Lambie, middle, Kyle Martin, Ross McAree, Dionne Frati, Clare Rooney, Candace Nicholson and Joshua Haynes

Pavilion Theatre

Dip Dabs, Frosty Jack's and Tamagotchis: 90s Glasgow remembered

Captives being brought on board a slave ship on the West Coast of Africa (Slave Coast), c1880. (Photo by Ann Ronan Pictures/Print Collector/Getty Images)

Captives being brought on board a slave ship on the West Coast of Africa (Slave Coast), c1880. (Photo by Ann Ronan Pictures/Print Collector/Getty Images)

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Grim links to slave trade of Glasgow brothers who supplied city's wine

Care home resident receives surprise classic car display for 80th birthday

Care home resident receives surprise classic car display for 80th birthday

Fleet of classic cars prove to be a birthday surprise for 80-year-old

Generic image of restaurant. Image by Pexels from Pixabay.

Generic image of restaurant. Image by Pexels from Pixabay.

Glasgow city centre

Glasgow restaurant turns menu prices to 1984 for 40th birthday

University Cafe

University Cafe

Two famous faces have knickerbocker glory at University Cafe

Houldsworth Street in Anderston

Houldsworth Street in Anderston

Anderston (Area of Glasgow)

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Story of the forgotten Glasgow family who shaped city's future

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Glasgow 'ned' culture of the 90s in the spotlight as hit play comes to city

Babies collected on a trolley to be washed and changed then taken back to the wards at the Royal Maternity Hospital in the 1930s

Babies collected on a trolley to be washed and changed then taken back to the wards at the Royal Maternity Hospital in the 1930s

Glasgow city centre

'Rottenrow saved my mother and me': Moving memories of Glasgow hospital

'Royal' Glasgow chippy dates back 85 years and is like a trip to the seaside

'Royal' Glasgow chippy dates back 85 years and is like a trip to the seaside

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'Royal' Glasgow chippy dates back 85 years and is like a trip to the seaside

'Tiny gem' Glasgow restaurant is so popular it got special mention in New York Times

'Tiny gem' Glasgow restaurant is so popular it got special mention in New York Times

'Tiny gem' Glasgow restaurant is so popular it was mentioned by The New York Times

Robbie Coltrane, Charlie NicholasTommy Burns and David Bryce at the Calton Drug Recovery Centre in 1992

Robbie Coltrane, Charlie NicholasTommy Burns and David Bryce at the Calton Drug Recovery Centre in 1992

100 years of history from Glasgow's Calton in 10 amazing pictures

Image of Kingston Bridge

Image of Kingston Bridge

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Plan unveiled for Kingston Bridge plaque - what you need to know

How one interview changed everything for Billy Connolly

Fascinating collection unveiled celebrating River Clyde's iconic ships

Fascinating collection unveiled celebrating River Clyde's iconic ships

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Fascinating collection unveiled celebrating River Clyde's iconic ships

Provan Gasworks

Provan Gasworks

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Fascinating story behind the 'strange' Glasgow landmark you can see from M8

Kelvingrove Bandstand

Kelvingrove Bandstand

Kelvingrove Park

Kelvingrove bandstand turns 100 with rock gig - do you know the history?

Sir Boyd Tunnock with Martin Walker

Sir Boyd Tunnock with Martin Walker

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Tunnock's boss shares vintage vehicle passion ahead of Bridgeton open day

Glasgow Subway trains join 'forgotten' station in history books after 44 years

Glasgow Subway trains join 'forgotten' station in history books after 44 years

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Glasgow Subway trains join 'forgotten' station in history books after 44 years

Office workers in 1957

Office workers in 1957

Glasgow city centre

The man who built Glasgow's healthiest and wealthiest 'New Town'

Antony Watson, director of music at Dedham St Mary’s Church

Antony Watson, director of music at Dedham St Mary’s Church

Hunt is on to solve 120-year-old Glasgow church organ mystery

Drumchapel shopping centre, 1963

Drumchapel shopping centre, 1963

'Freedom': Memories of Glasgow's Drumchapel when scheme was 'brand new'

Glasgow city centre

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The story of Glasgow's famous Apollo music venue

RW Forsyth's on the corner of Gordon Street and Renfield Street in 1981

RW Forsyth's on the corner of Gordon Street and Renfield Street in 1981

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The forgotten Glasgow department store that was one of the best

An image of Jean with some of the sketches by the soldiers

An image of Jean with some of the sketches by the soldiers

First World War

Glasgow nurse's 107-year-old album reveals WWI soldiers used art to cope with PTSD

Event to mark the 1820 Radical Wars

Event to mark the 1820 Radical Wars

Glasgow martyrs remembered as band tells story of radical wars in song

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