Villages of Glasgow by Aileen Smart
This work covers the dozen or so villages on Glasgow's south side to present an up-to-date picture of life there through the years. New material has been introduced to most chapters, and a map of each village is included. This is the story of how old villages were expanded and new villages formed to house the workforces for particular industries; for example Govanhill, laid out by William Dixon for coal miners and skilled ironworkers brought from Shropshire. It is also a glimpse into the industries, events, and famous (and infamous) residents: the railway men at Corkerhill and Polmadie; the women munition workers at Cathcart and Cardonald; the 47 children in a two-roomed adventure school in Gorbals, some accommodated in the kitchen bed; and the moments of deep despair when a whole community was bereaved by a disaster in a pit or on the river.
'packed with solid information' - The Herald 'there is no doubt that Aileen Smart knows the history of her city extremely well' - Life and Work 'well designed, well illustrated.. as close as is possible to get to good, accessible local history' - Books in Scotland
Aileen Smart is a writer and lecturer on local history. She is also a practical historian, who enjoys exploring Glasgow on foot, delving into its past, and showing scores of visitors around one of Britain's most vibrant cities.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780859765688 |
| ISBN 10 | 0859765687 |
| Title | Villages of Glasgow |
| Author | Aileen Smart |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Donald Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-06-26 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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