Glasgow has changed a lot in the last century - that’s why today we wanted to look back at pictures from 100 years ago to see just how different the city was in 1924.
1924 was a very different time to be alive in Glasgow - the shipyards were in their prime and the city was aflush with heavy industry - although for many conditions were poor in the interwar period.
Most of the images below are taken from the Virtual Mitchell - a Glasgow City Archive resource that anyone can use as a window into the past, you can check it out for yourself by clicking here.
Most of the images below are taken from the Virtual Mitchell - a Glasgow City Archive resource that anyone can use as a window into the past, you can check it out for yourself by clicking here.
5. Duke of York
The Duke of York (who would soon become King George VI) operating a tram through Parkhead to celebrate the opening of Glasgow Tramways recreation ground for employees in September 1924. The bearded figure on the left is James Dalrymple, General Manager Parkhead.
6. Old pub
An old Southside pub on the corner of Hamilton Street and Langlands Road.
7. The University Bar on Argyle Street in 1924
The University Bar on Argyle Street in 1924
8. Great Western Road
Great Western Road near Kelvin bridge looking West