I loved watching this, brings back great memories. I've been away for just over 30 years but absence makes the heart grow fonder. I hardly recognise the place now, but that's progress for ye. Thanks for uploading.
There is little better than a trip 'doon the water' on the P.S. Waverly. One of the few things I really miss since coming to New Zealand nearly 40 years ago!
Glaswegian here in NZ. My grandfather became a hero when he stopped a full runaway tram that lost its breakes going down a steep hill. He got to the front of the tram and buckled the wheel with his bare hands. Saving many lives that day. My grandfather was a champion wrestler for scotland. The tram apparently sat in the glasgow museum with his name on it telling the story of how he had saved the lives of all on board that tram that day. Proud as. Both grandfathers were champion wrestlers. Would love to find an article with the story they covered of the happening. Born and brought up in Glasgow. Grandparents lived in rothesay, spent many happy weekends in the Kyle's of Bute. Loved seeing the paddle steamer and rothesay pier. Thank you for sharing the memories.😊
The Mitchell Library has copies of old newspapers. They also hold some indexes which should help locate any articles. May be worth writing to the Mitchell with details and ask if thy can find any articles relating to this incident.
I had this documentary on VHS which belonged to my beloved Gran who, like me, was Glaswegian through and through! I use to watch it religiously as a wean and it gave me a great interest in history, Glasgow history esp! It is also partly responsible for my move back to the city!! Thank you so much for uploading this!
Fabulous footage of Glasgow. Ime a Glaswegian by birth. I've lived away from my city for many years , but my heart still lies there, and always will, warts and all!! Thank you for that , I've been riveted.
One of the better documentaries on Glasgow’s history. Could relate especially to the dockland where my father worked. Also, the underground system and Govan ferry. Thank you for the memories.
We came up to Scotland every year dad was Scottish. My mum and dad loved Scotland not so much my brother and sister. Dad cam from Wilson Town in Hamilton. My grandfather was the blacksmith for the mine. I loved Scotland dad and I walked up so many mountains. I swam in Burns andvLochs even in the rain lol. My first husband didn’t share my love of Scotland but my next husband did. We started visiting as often as we could with the intention of moving up here. That dream happened and we have been up here for twelve years. It’s like being on holiday everyday. We live in an idyllic setting in a listed cottage by a large burn. Not that far from Inverness we can go days and the only people we see is the postman. During lockdown our life didn’t change we could wonder at Will with the dog. As far as I’m concerned we live in Narnia.
The Benny Railplane track was constructed where the Kelvin Timber yard is now situated in Milngavie. My dad took me up inside it when I was a wee fellah in the early 1950s where it lay derelict.
I've watched the film about the teams. My dad was a tram driver for a few years after the war. His depot was partick.He used to take us on a journey on the number 9 to auchenshoogle with our penny ticket in our pickets , just in case the inspector came on. We loved, so we did.
The wars brought out the best in people - In a way we got a glims of that during the Covid lockdowns - People were nicer and gave more thought to other people - Of course we are all back to our selfish thoughtless selves now but it was nice while it lasted
children into the trenches lets not forget after victory would be a coming of heroes if only they could see what they died for, mass unemployment mass drug problems and the lowest life expectancy in Britain !!!
i enjoyed the video as a whole but just some constructive criticism i mean we have ex vets sleeping in doorways in sleeping bags/tents etc, i mean i love glasgow but i ##te how the poor are just left to die around crack central/argyle st etc !!!! 😡
I think the biggest mistake the glasgow corporations made was trearing down so many tenements, they were made of better materials built to last they lost a good few gems they should have renovated and the replacements were inferior easterhouse, drumchapel etc the 60's replacements weren't built to last !!!!
The workers of Glasgow brought the UK to the brink of a socialist revolution in 1919 an event celebrated throught the world yet not even mentioned in this documentary red clydeside was a massive part of early 20th century history with troops brought up from England and the Scottish regiments confined to barracks in case they mutinied in support of the workers who gathered in George's Square and were confronted by tanks and armed Soldiers just like in Tianamen square I have had the honour of meeting several people who were their yet nothing here in this doc?
Glasgow is a great city and it's people the city has had a lot of turmoil with the decline of shipbuilding and demolition Glasgow is still recovering from the 1960s decline Glasgow is famous for re inventng itself with new regeneration taking place with housing and attracting new investment the city can only get better there are pockets of poverty through Glasgow this must be addressed to improve the quality of life for glaswegians Glasgow must move forward with the times to guarantee this great city does not make the same mistakes of the past
In the old transport museum at the Kelvin hall, the mock up cinema used to have a documentary on talking about the city. Is this it? Going to watch for the nostalgia anyway.
My Ma was born in 27. Grew up in K.P. and danced in the streets to raise money for the war effort. It's very easy to simplify poverty and social deprivation. I recently returned from a trip to Liverpool. A city "transformed by tourism." it was a place unrecognisable . Loads of people in funny hats paying £150 a night for a hotel. Don't kid yourself. This kiddy on economy willnae last. The folk bars, jazz clubs real Irish bars reggae clubs and house music bars have all gone.Sorry for the rant but we as western people have no right to think we have a right to unlimeted food clothes etc. There is a lot to be proud about Scotland but we have to wake the beejeejus up.. Every time I walk in the toon there is a new hotel. What happens when they stop coming? And it's gonny happen.
I AM IN MY 60'S MY GRANDPARENTS WERE DRIVEN OUT OF GLASGOW IN THE 1920S EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE NON POLTICAL, SECTERNISM IS THE SAME AS RACIALISM HOW IS IT STILL TOLERATED IN SCOTLAND TODAY MY FAMILY PROSPERED ANYWAY AND GREAT GRAND CHILDREN DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THOSE EXPERIENCES.
I am so sorry that it was so bad for your family, on a trip to Irvine recently I was told by a shop management about a staff member who is well thought of, but would not pick up a green biro let alone actually use it, the individual I actually spoke to on a couple of occasions was fine to talk to, so I was a bit perplexed as he sounded just fine to chat to and reminse about old telly shows, afraid in his Scotland it is still there, this person is under fifty just a shame!
Thatcher was not responsible for the de industrialisation of the country. It was the greedy people “running” those businesses, ably assisted by the EEC/EU who actively encouraged farming out those industries to countries that would join their great experiment.
Thatcher was a Tory .The Torries are capitolist .Capitolism believes in the free market ie the law of the jungle as reguards industries so as soon as the workforce demand a living wage the owners ie the Torries take their wealth where they can exploit cheaper unorganised labour so of course Thatcher destroyed Brittish industry .
@@johnmilligan6605 stop blaming Maggie Thatcher and the Tories for everything that happened in Scotland it was Labour who sold us out Blair sold us out Major sold us out the the mafia EU the EU raped our country of all its assets as it has the other 27 members stop parroting the SNP their no better than the others their all politicians out for themselves if anything this country was prospering under a Tory government the unions have a great deal to answer for the loss of industry in our country it’s not all down to tories.
Well, the shift from an industrial/secondary economy to a (financial) services/tertiary economy occurred, in the United Kingdom, in the 1970s, and 1980s, so, Yes, Thatcher Was, Definitely (well, partly, at least), Responsible ("for the de industrialisation of the country"); as for "the greedy people running those businesses...who actively encouraged farming out those industries", well, those Were The Very Individuals That Propped The Witch (And her party of flying monkeys) To Power!!!
No not really it was Ted Heath who taken the U.K into the E.E.C , not just Glasgow it was Maggie Thatcher who shut down EVERYTHING in Scotland not just Glasgow I lived through did we care,no we partied and didn't give a flying duck what she done we're still here hope that old cow is burning in hell,the only people who loved her are the UKIP,Tories, LibDems ass lickers and the Red Tories called Labour turncoats who loathe Scotland
Your film is a jolly wee trip. I want to believe it, but sniff the stench of fakery. All your footage is gleaned from others hard work and you seek to verify your authenticity by the usage of a 21st century actor giving the 50s don’t dare disbelieve me vibe. It’s wank, I tell you!! The Glasgow underground was only known as “ the clockwork orange “ after the refurbishment in the late 70s early 80’s. As for the rest of it your probably doing your best, and it is great to see. Thank you for sharing all your brilliant footage. I love you x.
Mark I don’t take any credit for the making of the film or it’s accuracy. I have managed to obtain a few videos over the years and share them here for others to see and enjoy. It is correct and every Glaswegian knows that the underground only got called the Clockwork Orange after the extensive refurbishment and introduction of the Orange carriages. Glad you enjoyed it
A pity the dude telling the story, sounded like he was telling a fairy tale to kids at bedtime. Whispering at the end of every sentence. In a word: Useless. Such a pity.
Obviously this excellent video must have some gaps---like the Rent Strike, and Churchill-- but in all it makes me so homesick! But what a butchering of the tune 'Ye've never felt the tangle o' the Isles" ( can't remember the title!)
This is historical visions of the past but you have wasted this with your music incorporated over the voice of the narrator. Will you and your like desist from this music overplay
Thanks for your comments but sorry to disappoint you. This is a video made by someone else I just happen to upload it for everyone to see. I am not responsible to the music or the narration of the video
@@alexglass No criticism is against you but is intened to the producers of this video. Thanks for showing this and i apologise if i have offended you in my comment.
@@teemac148 no problem I totally understand your comment. Unfortunately I have no control over the original video. If I did I would take on your view and alter it
God love our Glasgow family x
I loved watching this, brings back great memories. I've been away for just over 30 years but absence makes the heart grow fonder. I hardly recognise the place now, but that's progress for ye. Thanks for uploading.
My home i love glàsgow best in the world god bless Scotland god's.coutry
Mary queen of Scot’s spent a night everywhere😂😂 honestly! Finding somewhere she didn’t spend a night is more of a novelty
The Queen of couch surfing
There is little better than a trip 'doon the water' on the P.S. Waverly. One of the few things I really miss since coming to New Zealand nearly 40 years ago!
Glaswegian here in NZ. My grandfather became a hero when he stopped a full runaway tram that lost its breakes going down a steep hill. He got to the front of the tram and buckled the wheel with his bare hands. Saving many lives that day. My grandfather was a champion wrestler for scotland. The tram apparently sat in the glasgow museum with his name on it telling the story of how he had saved the lives of all on board that tram that day. Proud as. Both grandfathers were champion wrestlers. Would love to find an article with the story they covered of the happening. Born and brought up in Glasgow. Grandparents lived in rothesay, spent many happy weekends in the Kyle's of Bute. Loved seeing the paddle steamer and rothesay pier. Thank you for sharing the memories.😊
The Mitchell Library has copies of old newspapers. They also hold some indexes which should help locate any articles. May be worth writing to the Mitchell with details and ask if thy can find any articles relating to this incident.
How amazing about your grandfather!!
Thank you for sharing your stories.
I had this documentary on VHS which belonged to my beloved Gran who, like me, was Glaswegian through and through! I use to watch it religiously as a wean and it gave me a great interest in history, Glasgow history esp! It is also partly responsible for my move back to the city!! Thank you so much for uploading this!
Fabulous footage of Glasgow. Ime a Glaswegian by birth. I've lived away from my city for many years , but my heart still lies there, and always will, warts and all!! Thank you for that , I've been riveted.
Hello from Glasgow Marjorie, and all the best to you , wherever you are in the world.
Bad news Mrs - your hearts covered in crisp packets ,fag ends and dog sh*t - things havent gone exactly to plan
Thank you for uploading! I’m so happy to get to watch this.
Splendid video and narrative. Lovely to see the horse drawn carts and the cobbles I hated driving over. Many thanks. Rmb5*
One of the better documentaries on Glasgow’s history. Could relate especially to the dockland where my father worked.
Also, the underground system and Govan ferry. Thank you for the memories.
Glasgow the best city in the world. love you glasgow
It’s really not. Have you been to any other cities?
Loved it. I left Bridgeton Glasgow in 1971. All my family are still up there.
Will ye no come back again !
We came up to Scotland every year dad was Scottish. My mum and dad loved Scotland not so much my brother and sister. Dad cam from Wilson Town in Hamilton. My grandfather was the blacksmith for the mine.
I loved Scotland dad and I walked up so many mountains. I swam in Burns andvLochs even in the rain lol.
My first husband didn’t share my love of Scotland but my next husband did. We started visiting as often as we could with the intention of moving up here.
That dream happened and we have been up here for twelve years. It’s like being on holiday everyday. We live in an idyllic setting in a listed cottage by a large burn. Not that far from Inverness we can go days and the only people we see is the postman.
During lockdown our life didn’t change we could wonder at Will with the dog.
As far as I’m concerned we live in Narnia.
I live 2 mins from Wilsontown which is where I walk my dogs it was once a bustling Ironworks.
Actually, I’ll check to see if we are talking about the same Wilsontown, as my Wilsontown is not in Hamilton it’s in Forth Lanark.
Ye, it’s the same Wilsontown as mine but back then it came under Hamilton Burgh.
HAMILTON IS NOT GLASGOW
@@violetanndoherty6872 yes I know that
The Benny Railplane track was constructed where the Kelvin Timber yard is now situated in Milngavie. My dad took me up inside it when I was a wee fellah in the early 1950s where it lay derelict.
I was Grace Ramage then. We lived at 237 Dalmarnock Road Bridgeton Glasgow. Lived with my gran and papa Alec and Jean Ramage, sadly gone now 💖
My childhood memories of my great granny O'Brien in Bridgeton are my favourites,
I love Glasgow 💗
Sad to hear that - Your Grannie owed my Grannie £2
🤍
What a great documentary about Glasgow. Enjoyed very much.
EXCELLENT VIDEO
Thanks for sharing this
To much heritage lost, but I still love my City. 😊
Thank you for this Alex.
Thanks for sharing Alex
Absolutely Brilliant Video Alex. Thanks
Great video. My mates dad was the captain of the Waverley. The boat at the end. He crashed it a few years back. It's fine. Just a bit of a bump.
Thanks Alex, great documentary, not one I was aware of before and really enjoyed watching.
My city my home home. Love you glesca
You have got to love Glasgow it's in your soul
Tram drivers needed eyes like a hawk.
Great footage 😁
I've watched the film about the teams. My dad was a tram driver for a few years after the war. His depot was partick.He used to take us on a journey on the number 9 to auchenshoogle with our penny ticket in our pickets , just in case the inspector came on. We loved, so we did.
The wars brought out the best in people - In a way we got a glims of that during the Covid lockdowns - People were nicer and gave more thought to other people - Of course we are all back to our selfish thoughtless selves now but it was nice while it lasted
1885 Grandmother born in Rutherglen area.
A wee bit hame sick
I’ve not seen this before. Great documentary.. thank you❣️
Great film read THE REAL GORBALS STORY NEXT BRILLIANT BOOK AMAZON BOOKS 👍
The best feeling in the world ...apart from being a Scot is being a Glasgow Scot
children into the trenches lets not forget after victory would be a coming of heroes if only they could see what they died for, mass unemployment mass drug problems and the lowest life expectancy in Britain !!!
i enjoyed the video as a whole but just some constructive criticism i mean we have ex vets sleeping in doorways in sleeping bags/tents etc, i mean i love glasgow but i ##te how the poor are just left to die around crack central/argyle st etc !!!! 😡
Bit of nostalgia nonetheless !!! 😎
I think the biggest mistake the glasgow corporations made was trearing down so many tenements, they were made of better materials built to last they lost a good few gems they should have renovated and the replacements were inferior easterhouse, drumchapel etc the 60's replacements weren't built to last !!!!
Totally tuned into this, some great shots from throughout the decades !!!! 10/10
The workers of Glasgow brought the UK to the brink of a socialist revolution in 1919 an event celebrated throught the world yet not even mentioned in this documentary red clydeside was a massive part of early 20th century history with troops brought up from England and the Scottish regiments confined to barracks in case they mutinied in support of the workers who gathered in George's Square and were confronted by tanks and armed Soldiers just like in Tianamen square I have had the honour of meeting several people who were their yet nothing here in this doc?
Poor Queen Mary, now cemented to the harbor at Long Beach. At least the last owner was fired and the city took her back.
Thank you for posting this!!! I think Glasgow became City of Architecture in 1999, so this must have been just after or around that time.
That is correct. We were the City of Architecture in 1999.
Glasgow is a great city and it's people the city has had a lot of turmoil with the decline of shipbuilding and demolition Glasgow is still recovering from the 1960s decline Glasgow is famous for re inventng itself with new regeneration taking place with housing and attracting new investment the city can only get better there are pockets of poverty through Glasgow this must be addressed to improve the quality of life for glaswegians Glasgow must move forward with the times to guarantee this great city does not make the same mistakes of the past
I trade me canadian passport for a scottish one any day of the week.
In the old transport museum at the Kelvin hall, the mock up cinema used to have a documentary on talking about the city. Is this it? Going to watch for the nostalgia anyway.
It is possible it’s the same film
@@alexglass thanks Alex. I’d been looking for that footage for ages! Childhood memories.
My Ma was born in 27. Grew up in K.P. and danced in the streets to raise money for the war effort. It's very easy to simplify poverty and social deprivation. I recently returned from a trip to Liverpool. A city "transformed by tourism." it was a place unrecognisable . Loads of people in funny hats paying £150 a night for a hotel. Don't kid yourself. This kiddy on economy willnae last. The folk bars, jazz clubs real Irish bars reggae clubs and house music bars have all gone.Sorry for the rant but we as western people have no right to think we have a right to unlimeted food clothes etc. There is a lot to be proud about Scotland but we have to wake the beejeejus up.. Every time I walk in the toon there is a new hotel. What happens when they stop coming? And it's gonny happen.
Don’t worry the governments in all 4nations are filling the hotels with all passengers arriving in Dover soon ro be coming to live beside us all
I doubt that Triumph 1500 crossing the Kingston Bridge is 1980, considering it's a 1970 (G REG) model, I suspect it's more like 1970!
Glasgow should build a big castle - bigger and better than that oldy worldy one they have in Edinburgh - that"ll show them whose boss
Glasgow had a castle beside the cathedral, we pulled it doon. 🤣
Shitey puddles,how did we survive.
Ever body went up there
I AM IN MY 60'S MY GRANDPARENTS WERE DRIVEN OUT OF GLASGOW IN THE 1920S EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE NON POLTICAL, SECTERNISM IS THE SAME AS RACIALISM HOW IS IT STILL TOLERATED IN SCOTLAND TODAY MY FAMILY PROSPERED ANYWAY AND GREAT GRAND CHILDREN DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THOSE EXPERIENCES.
I am so sorry that it was so bad for your family, on a trip to Irvine recently I was told by a shop management about a staff member who is well thought of, but would not pick up a green biro let alone actually use it, the individual I actually spoke to on a couple of occasions was fine to talk to, so I was a bit perplexed as he sounded just fine to chat to and reminse about old telly shows, afraid in his Scotland it is still there, this person is under fifty just a shame!
Why were your grandparents "DRIVEN OUT OF GLASGOW"?!? What did they do?!?
Great vid....read The real gorbals story next amazon 😂
🙂
Its a shame they pult maist of the arkitecture doon - Pure criminal
Thatcher was not responsible for the de industrialisation of the country. It was the greedy people “running” those businesses, ably assisted by the EEC/EU who actively encouraged farming out those industries to countries that would join their great experiment.
Thatcher was a Tory .The Torries are capitolist .Capitolism believes in the free market ie the law of the jungle as reguards industries so as soon as the workforce demand a living wage the owners ie the Torries take their wealth where they can exploit cheaper unorganised labour so of course Thatcher destroyed Brittish industry .
@@johnmilligan6605 stop blaming Maggie Thatcher and the Tories for everything that happened in Scotland it was Labour who sold us out Blair sold us out Major sold us out the the mafia EU the EU raped our country of all its assets as it has the other 27 members stop parroting the SNP their no better than the others their all politicians out for themselves if anything this country was prospering under a Tory government the unions have a great deal to answer for the loss of industry in our country it’s not all down to tories.
Well, the shift from an industrial/secondary economy to a (financial) services/tertiary economy occurred, in the United Kingdom, in the 1970s, and 1980s, so, Yes, Thatcher Was, Definitely (well, partly, at least), Responsible ("for the de industrialisation of the country"); as for "the greedy people running those businesses...who actively encouraged farming out those industries", well, those Were The Very Individuals That Propped The Witch (And her party of flying monkeys) To Power!!!
No not really it was Ted Heath who taken the U.K into the E.E.C , not just Glasgow it was Maggie Thatcher who shut down EVERYTHING in Scotland not just Glasgow I lived through did we care,no we partied and didn't give a flying duck what she done we're still here hope that old cow is burning in hell,the only people who loved her are the UKIP,Tories, LibDems ass lickers and the Red Tories called Labour turncoats who loathe Scotland
Your film is a jolly wee trip.
I want to believe it, but sniff the stench of fakery.
All your footage is gleaned from others hard work and you seek to verify your authenticity by the usage of a 21st century actor giving the 50s don’t dare disbelieve me vibe.
It’s wank, I tell you!!
The Glasgow underground was only known as “ the clockwork orange “ after the refurbishment in the late 70s early 80’s.
As for the rest of it your probably doing your best, and it is great to see. Thank you for sharing all your brilliant footage.
I love you x.
Mark I don’t take any credit for the making of the film or it’s accuracy. I have managed to obtain a few videos over the years and share them here for others to see and enjoy. It is correct and every Glaswegian knows that the underground only got called the Clockwork Orange after the extensive refurbishment and introduction of the Orange carriages.
Glad you enjoyed it
A pity the dude telling the story, sounded like he was telling a fairy tale to kids at bedtime.
Whispering at the end of every sentence.
In a word: Useless.
Such a pity.
Obviously this excellent video must have some gaps---like the Rent Strike, and Churchill-- but in all it makes me so homesick! But what a butchering of the tune 'Ye've never felt the tangle o' the Isles" ( can't remember the title!)
I'd have liked to have watched this but the narration is awful as he is barely whispering most of the time and thats with the volume full up.
I can try and see if there is anyway to improve that for you
@@alexglass I thought the volume (of the video) was just fine (but then, I just watched it; enjoyed it, too)!
I’m hearing impaired i found the sound just fine
Your Grannie disnae let you have the volume full up so who are you trying to kid
@@williamf4544 both my grannies have been dead since 1974.
Ps. 'kid'.
This is historical visions of the past but you have wasted this with your music incorporated over the voice of the narrator.
Will you and your like desist from this music overplay
Thanks for your comments but sorry to disappoint you. This is a video made by someone else I just happen to upload it for everyone to see. I am not responsible to the music or the narration of the video
@@alexglass No criticism is against you but is intened to the producers of this video.
Thanks for showing this and i apologise if i have offended you in my comment.
@@teemac148 no problem I totally understand your comment. Unfortunately I have no control over the original video. If I did I would take on your view and alter it