Springburn Virtual Museum static repository http://oaiscotland.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/cgi-bin/gateway/gateway.cgi/hairst.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/repositories/spring.xml 2.0 alan.dawson@strath.ac.uk 2005-08-16 no YYYY-MM-DD oai_dc http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc.xsd http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc/ oai:spring003 2005-08-16 Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk railway Glasgow Digital Library Drawing [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1831 eng Drawing of opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk railway, 1831 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring003.htm oai:spring110 2005-08-16 Walter Montgomerie Neilson Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1870 eng Walter Montgomerie Neilson, 1819-1889, was proprietor of Hyde Park Works 1862-1876 and of the Clyde Locomotive Works 1884-1888. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring110.htm oai:spring004 2005-08-16 Neilson & Co. Hyde Park locomotive works Glasgow Digital Library Drawing [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1860s eng Drawing of Hyde Park works, Ayr Street, Springburn, c 1890 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring004.htm oai:spring111 2005-08-16 Henry Dübs Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1870 eng Henry Dübs, 1816-1876, was works manager of the Hyde Park Works in Springburn, and later proprietor of his own company. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring111.htm oai:spring012 2005-08-16 Speedy Peace and Flying Victory locomotives Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1886 eng Photograph of Speedy Peace and Flying Victory locomotives, 1886 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring012.htm oai:spring001 2005-08-16 James Reid, proprietor of Neilson, Reid & Company of Springburn Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1880 eng Photograph of James Reid, proprietor of Neilson, Reid & Company of Springburn, c 1880 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring001.htm oai:spring010 2005-08-16 Caledonian Railway 123 entering St Rollox station, below St Rollox church Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1950s eng Photograph of Caledonian Railway 123 entering St Rollox station, below St Rollox church, 1950s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring010.htm oai:spring006 2005-08-16 Entrance to Atlas works, Springburn Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1920s eng Photograph of entrance to Atlas Works, Springburn, c 1920s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring006.htm oai:spring072 2005-08-16 Hugh Reid Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] Aug 1896 eng Hugh Reid was the first chief managing director of the North British Locomotive Company. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring072.htm oai:spring008 2005-08-16 Atlas and Hyde Park railway works, Springburn Glasgow Digital Library Aerial photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1950 eng Aerial photograph of Atlas and Hyde Park railway works, Springburn, c 1950 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring008.htm oai:spring112 2005-08-16 North British Locomotive Company's administration building Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1910 eng This was the former administrative headquarters of the North British Locomotive Company. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring112.htm oai:spring115 2005-08-16 Memorial window, North Glasgow College Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1997 eng The North British Locomotive Company installed a memorial window to their employees who died in the first world war. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring115.htm oai:spring151 2005-08-16 Stained glass panel: female munitions worker Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1921 eng Part of a three-panelled stained-glass memorial window commissioned by the North British Locomotive company, depciting a female munitions worker. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring151.htm oai:spring020 2005-08-16 Female dilutees at milling machines during the first world war Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1916 eng Photograph of female dilutees at milling machines during the first world war, c 1916 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring020.htm oai:spring065 2005-08-16 Munitions worker, first world war Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1914-18 eng Female dilutee workers replaced men in the factories during the first world war. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring065.htm oai:spring022 2005-08-16 Skilled engineering workers at the Cowlairs locomotive workshop Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1916 eng Photograph of skilled engineering workers at the Cowlairs locomotive workshop, 1916 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring022.htm oai:spring046 2005-08-16 Springburn Hospital Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1914-1918 eng The administration building of the North British Locomotive Company was used as a Red Cross Hospital for wounded of first world war. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring046.htm oai:spring113 2005-08-16 Hyde Park ward, Springburn Hospital Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1914-1918 eng This was one of the five large wards in the Red Cross Hospital set up in the headquarters of the North British Locomotive Company. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring113.htm oai:spring019 2005-08-16 Fitter's assistant working on a carriage bogie in Cowlairs Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1942 eng Photograph of a fitter's assistant working on a carriage bogie in Cowlairs, 1942 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring019.htm oai:spring119 2005-08-16 Springburn at 1:100000 scale, made by German Intelligence Glasgow Digital Library Aerial photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] Jan 1943 eng Unlike Clydebank, Springburn was not bombed, but German Intelligence was aware of Springburn's significance as an industrial centre. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring119.htm oai:spring005 2005-08-16 Skilled railway workers in Cowlairs erecting shop Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1920s eng Photograph of skilled railway workers in Cowlairs erecting shop, 1920s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring005.htm oai:spring116 2005-08-16 Cowlairs works Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1910 eng During its history, Cowlairs works was the main workshop for four different railway companies. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring116.htm oai:spring054 2005-08-16 Attaching messenger rope to the front of an engine on Cowlairs Incline Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1890s eng Until 1908, steam engines were hauled by rope up the Cowlairs Incline by a large stationary winding engine. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring054.htm oai:spring007 2005-08-16 St Rollox railway works Glasgow Digital Library Aerial photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1955 eng Aerial view of St Rollox railway works, 1955 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring007.htm oai:spring117 2005-08-16 Dunalastair class locomotive, St Rollox Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1897 eng The 'Dunalastair' class locomotive was designed in 1896 by John Farquharson McIntosh. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring117.htm oai:spring124 2005-08-16 Caledonian Railway smiths, St Rollox works Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1898 eng The St Rollox works was built by the Caledonian Railway Company in 1853. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring124.htm oai:spring047 2005-08-16 Modernisation work at St Rollox works Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1965 eng St Rollox Works was given a reprieve from closure and was modernised in 1965. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring047.htm oai:spring009 2005-08-16 Eastfield running sheds, Springburn Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1982 eng Photograph of Eastfield running sheds, Springburn, 1982 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring009.htm oai:spring087 2005-08-16 Hyde Park works factory gates after closure Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1962 eng The decline of the railway industry in Springburn stemmed from many causes, and began before the first world war. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring087.htm oai:spring103 2005-08-16 North British locomotive being unloaded in the Middle East during the second world war Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] early 1940s eng Two world wars brought temporary prosperity to Springburn's railway industry. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring103.htm oai:spring105 2005-08-16 Indian Stores Department WG Class 2-8-2 on display in George Square during Colonial Week Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1950 eng North British locomotive displayed one of their engines in George Square during Colonial Week, 1950. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring105.htm oai:spring140 2005-08-16 Diesel Multiple Unit repair shop, Cowlairs Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1964 eng Failure to adapt to new technology was one of several reasons for the decline in Springburn's railway industry. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring140.htm oai:spring096 2005-08-16 Straw locomotive, by George Wyllie Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1987 eng George Wyllie's Straw Locomotive was a sculptural representation of Springburn's railway heritage. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring096.htm oai:spring109 2005-08-16 Locomotive for Brazilian engine built by Sharp, Stewart and Company Glasgow Digital Library Drawing [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1898 eng Intricate drawings such as these ensured that parts for locomotives were manufactured and fitted together correctly. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring109.htm oai:spring048 2005-08-16 Tracers, North British Locomotive Company Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1910 eng Women were employed from the 1860s as tracers in Dübs and Company's works, and then by the North British Locomotive Company. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring048.htm oai:spring021 2005-08-16 Group of workers operating large steam hammer in Cowlairs forge Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1914 eng Photograph of a group of workers operating large steam hammer in Cowlairs forge, 1914 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring021.htm oai:spring016 2005-08-16 Group of workers in the boiler shop of Cowlairs works Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1921 eng Photograph of a group of workers in the boiler shop of Cowlairs works, 1921 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring016.htm oai:spring002 2005-08-16 Inside Cowlairs erecting shop Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1900 eng Photograph of the inside of Cowlairs erecting shop, c 1900 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring002.htm oai:spring108 2005-08-16 Two Gresley A1s under construction, erecting shop, Hyde Park works Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1940s eng The erecting shop was where all the component parts of an engine were finally assembled. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring108.htm oai:spring073 2005-08-16 'Siberia' (the Cowlairs wagon shop) Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1920s eng Rolling stock such as carriages and wagons were built here, the largest railway shop in Britain. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring073.htm oai:spring044 2005-08-16 Writers in the painting department, Cowlairs works Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1890s eng Locomotives and carriages were finished by painting in the painting department. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring044.htm oai:spring018 2005-08-16 Beyer-Garratt locomotive outside the copper shop at the Hyde Park works Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1950s eng Photograph of Beyer-Garratt locomotive outside the copper shop at the Hyde Park works, 1950s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring018.htm oai:spring015 2005-08-16 Completed locomotive leaving Hyde Park works Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1948 eng Photograph of completed locomotive leaving Hyde Park works, c 1948 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring015.htm oai:spring013 2005-08-16 Sudan Railways 4-8-2 leaving Vulcan Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1951 eng Photograph of Sudan Railways 4-8-2 leaving Vulcan Street, 1951 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring013.htm oai:spring011 2005-08-16 Steam locomotive being loaded aboard ship by the Finnieston crane Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1930s eng Photograph of steam locomotive being loaded aboard ship by the Finnieston crane, 1930s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring011.htm oai:spring014 2005-08-16 Loading a locomotive onto a cargo ship at Finnieston docks Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1950 eng Photograph of the loading of a locomotive onto a cargo ship at Finnieston docks, 1950 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring014.htm oai:spring074 2005-08-16 Locomotives on board the SS Belfri Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1940s eng Locomotives exported to foreign countries were transported by ship, and were contained in the lower cargo hold or on deck. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring074.htm oai:spring122 2005-08-16 Royal train, climbing the Rimutaka Incline, New Zealand Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1930s eng Springburn exported locomotives to many countries, some with different specifications from those built for Britain. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring122.htm oai:spring023 2005-08-16 Locomotive Engineering as a career Glasgow Digital Library Booklet [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1940s eng North British Locomotive Company recruitment booklet, 1940s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring023.htm oai:spring139 2005-08-16 North British Locomotive Company apprenticeship certificate Glasgow Digital Library Certificate [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] Aug 1920 eng The apprenticeship system declined along with the heavy industries. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring139.htm oai:spring025 2005-08-16 Amalgamated Society of General Toolmakers, Engineers and Machinists membership certificate Glasgow Digital Library Certificate [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1906 eng Amalgamated Society of General Toolmakers, Engineers and Machinists membership certificate, 1906 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring025.htm oai:spring075 2005-08-16 Glasgow and District Railwaymen's Strike Bulletin Glasgow Digital Library Booklet [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] Oct 1919 eng The national railway strike of 1919 was one of the most successful strike actions ever taken by a rail union. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring075.htm oai:spring024 2005-08-16 Springburn railway workers protesting against closure of works Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1960s eng Photograph of Springburn railworkers protesting against closure of railworks, 1960s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring024.htm oai:spring118 2005-08-16 Tipping molten iron into mould in the foundry, St Rollox Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1900 eng Until 1945, health and safety was not considered as important as the struggle for better wages and shorter hours. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring118.htm oai:spring123 2005-08-16 Fourth annual excursion of Caledonian Railway employees, Carlisle Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1899 eng The fourth annual excursion of Caledonian Railway employees in 1899 was to Carlisle. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring123.htm oai:spring120 2005-08-16 Outing to Broughty Ferry of North British Railway Company employees from Eastfield running sheds Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] Sep 1910 eng Prior to 1938, workers were not paid for their two weeks' annual leave or for any other days off. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring120.htm oai:spring114 2005-08-16 North British Locomotive Company's Musical Appreciation Society Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1950s eng Many of the people employed in Springburn's railway industry could join a variety of works organisations. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring114.htm oai:spring125 2005-08-16 Sunday School outing preparing to depart from Springburn Station Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] early 1960s eng Springburn Station was built on the City of Glasgow 'Union' railway line. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring125.htm oai:spring034 2005-08-16 John Thomas, Springburn author and historian Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1970 eng Photograph of John Thomas, Springburn author and historian, c 1970 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring034.htm oai:spring126 2005-08-16 Brochure for cast iron products made at Walter McFarlane's Saracen foundry Glasgow Digital Library Booklet [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1880 eng Walter McFarlane's Saracen foundry made high-quality cast iron products for home and export. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring126.htm oai:spring130 2005-08-16 Allan Ure and Company's Springbank foundry workers Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1920s eng Allan Ure's Springbank foundry specialised in iron stoves and fireplaces. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring130.htm oai:spring059 2005-08-16 Dismantling of 'Tennant's Stalk' Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1920s eng Charles Tennant's chemical factory had the distinction of having the tallest factory chimney in the world. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring059.htm oai:spring083 2005-08-16 Braby's Eclipse steel mills Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1910 eng Frederick Braby and Company's iron and steel galvanising works was one of the biggest non-railway industries in Springburn. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring083.htm oai:spring127 2005-08-16 Braby's number 6 mill workers Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1927 eng Braby's was one of the biggest non-railway industries in Springburn. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring127.htm oai:spring036 2005-08-16 Female employee of Craigpark Cable Company works at stranding machine Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1952 eng Photograph of female employee of Craigpark Cable Works at stranding machine, c 1952 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring036.htm oai:spring033 2005-08-16 Helen Edwards, milk tester at Cowlairs Co-op dairy Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1950s eng Photograph of Helen Edwards, milk tester at Cowlairs Co-op dairy, 1950s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring033.htm oai:spring068 2005-08-16 Tram in Keppochhill Road with Pinkston power station in background Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1950s eng Keppochhill Road tram depot was the first in Glasgow to service the new electric trams in 1898. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring068.htm oai:spring128 2005-08-16 Teacher's whisky bottling plant Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1987 eng Teacher's whisky plant occupied the former premises of the Craigpark Cable Company until its closure in 1987. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring128.htm oai:spring129 2005-08-16 Employee of Metropolitan-Vickers, later Associated Electrical Industries Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1960 eng Metropolitan-Vickers, later Associated Electrical Industries, was based in Petershill Road and manufactured heat exchange equipment http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring129.htm oai:spring076 2005-08-16 Wallace's Well Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1911 eng Wallace's Well and monument are near the site of the cottage where William Wallace was arrested by English troops in 1305. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring076.htm oai:spring138 2005-08-16 Springburn Parish Church, with tenement clearance in foreground Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1979 eng Springburn Parish Church was the first church to be built in Springburn, in 1841. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring138.htm oai:spring133 2005-08-16 Sighthill Cemetery Company certificate D129 Glasgow Digital Library Certificate [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 30 Apr 1901 eng Sighthill Cemetery is a large burial ground at the southern end of Springburn. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring133.htm oai:spring098 2005-08-16 Rededication of Martyrs' Monument, Sighthill Cemetery Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1986 eng The Martyrs' Monument in Sighthill Cemetery was renovated and rededicated in 1986. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring098.htm oai:spring042 2005-08-16 Laying the foundation stone of Wellfield United Presbyterian Church Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1899 eng Photograph of the laying of the foundation stone of Wellfield United Presbyterian Church, 1899 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring042.htm oai:spring028 2005-08-16 Springburn Fishcuring workers' annual picnic, to Balornock Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1897 eng Photograph of Springburn Fishcuring workers' outing to Balornock, 1897 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring028.htm oai:spring107 2005-08-16 Fernbank Place, The Blocks Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1950 eng 'The Blocks' was a model village built in 1865 to attract workers to live the area. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring107.htm oai:spring097 2005-08-16 High altar, St Aloysius' Roman Catholic Church, Hillkirk Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1928 eng St Aloysius' Roman Catholic Church is the oldest surviving church in Springburn. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring097.htm oai:spring104 2005-08-16 Horse-drawn tram on the Springburn to Mitchell Street route Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1895 eng The Corporation of Glasgow ran the first electric tram service from Springburn to Mitchell Street. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring104.htm oai:spring132 2005-08-16 Balornock House Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1900 eng Balornock House was the home of Andrew Menzies, founder of Glasgow's 'Tartan Buses'. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring132.htm oai:spring043 2005-08-16 Foresthall Hospital, formerly Barnhill Poorhouse Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1970s eng Barnhill poorhouse was formerly the largest poorhouse in Scotland. Latterly it became a residential home for elderly people. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring043.htm oai:spring050 2005-08-16 Belmont House Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1910 eng Belmont House, the home of Hugh Reid, managing director of the North British Locomotive Company Ltd. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring050.htm oai:spring102 2005-08-16 The White House, Ringford Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1900 eng 'The White House' was built as an apprentices' hostel by local businessman Samuel Hoey. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring102.htm oai:spring053 2005-08-16 Springburn fire station Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1910 eng The old Springburn fire station was situated at the corner of Springburn Road and Keppochhill Road. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring053.htm oai:spring131 2005-08-16 New Mosesfield House Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1920s eng New Mosesfield in Springburn Park was originally a private dwelling-house but became the first museum in Springburn. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring131.htm oai:spring101 2005-08-16 Kay Street baths Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1974 eng Kay Street baths was another of the public facilities built during the period between 1890 and 1910. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring101.htm oai:spring134 2005-08-16 Springburn Public Halls Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1903 eng Springburn Public Halls were used by local people for public functions and entertainment. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring134.htm oai:spring069 2005-08-16 Springburn car terminus, the North Church and Balgray recreation ground Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1920s eng Springburn North Church was built in 1890 to provide further church accommodation for the north Springburn area. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring069.htm oai:spring031 2005-08-16 Springburn Cross with fountain and public conveniences Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1950s eng Photograph of Springburn Cross with fountain and public conveniences, 1950s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring031.htm oai:spring056 2005-08-16 Springburn public library Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1910 eng Springburn public library opened in 1906 and housed Springburn Museum from 1986-2001. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring056.htm oai:spring057 2005-08-16 Laying the foundation stone of Kenmure masonic lodge, Vulcan Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1909 eng Kenmure Masonic Lodge in Vulcan Street was founded in 1909. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring057.htm oai:spring077 2005-08-16 Springburn Harriers novice championship contenders Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1913 eng Springburn Harriers was instituted in 1893 as a general amateur athletic club, but specialised in cross-country running. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring077.htm oai:spring088 2005-08-16 Model of an army tank in Springburn Road Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1917 eng Model tanks were used for fundraising and recruitment during the first world war. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring088.htm oai:spring099 2005-08-16 Sergeant Robert Downie VC in the stand-down parade of the Home Guard Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] Dec 1944 eng Robert Downie of Springburn was awarded the Victoria Cross while serving as a sergeant with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers in 1916. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring099.htm oai:spring089 2005-08-16 Hyde Park schoolchildren in class Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1920 eng Hyde Park was one of several public schools in Springburn built to accommodate the large numbers of railway workers' children. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring089.htm oai:spring090 2005-08-16 Stobhill Hospital Glasgow Digital Library Aerial photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1950s eng Stobhill Hospital was used by the army as a military hospital during the first world war and became a general hospital in 1929. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring090.htm oai:spring061 2005-08-16 Co-op tailoring factory Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1930 eng The Cowlairs Co-operative Society, formed in 1881, was one of the most successful Co-ops in Glasgow. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring061.htm oai:spring091 2005-08-16 Socialist Sunday School group, outside the Labour Party's Unity Hall in Ayr Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1913 eng Springburn's Socialist Sunday School met for many years in the Labour Party's Unity Halls in Ayr Street. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring091.htm oai:spring040 2005-08-16 Colston Secondary School pupils in the main assembly hall Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1915 eng Photograph of Colston Secondary School pupils in the main assembly hall, c 1915 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring040.htm oai:spring092 2005-08-16 Interior of drysalter's shop Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1930s eng Small local shops opened late every night and were an important part of community life. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring092.htm oai:spring058 2005-08-16 Hawthorn Street from Springburn Road, showing the old Boundary Bar on the right Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1900 eng The Boundary Bar was situated on the north side of Hawthorn Street, under the tenements locally known as 'Paddy's Mansions'. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring058.htm oai:spring093 2005-08-16 Turnbull's Bargain Stores, Northcroft Road at Wellfield Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] Mar 1967 eng Managing household finances was often difficult during hard times, and was usually done by women. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring093.htm oai:spring027 2005-08-16 Jeannie Thomas at her range in a typical tenement kitchen Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1920s eng Photograph of Mrs Jeannie Thomas at her range in a typical tenement kitchen, 1920s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring027.htm oai:spring026 2005-08-16 Wash house in back court of Springburn tenements Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1950s eng Photograph of wash house in back court of Springburn tenements, 1950s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring026.htm oai:spring052 2005-08-16 Wilhelmina Lister in her living room at 61 Broomknowes Road, Balornock Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1942 eng Wilhelmina Lister lived in one of the new council-built four-apartment flats in Balornock. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring052.htm oai:spring082 2005-08-16 Springburn and surrounding fields Glasgow Digital Library Aerial photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1954 eng Springburn Park was built on land at the top of Balgrayhill, the highest point in Glasgow. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring082.htm oai:spring062 2005-08-16 Bandstand, Springburn Park Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1920s eng The bandstand in Springburn Park was gifted to Springburn by James Reid in 1891. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring062.htm oai:spring079 2005-08-16 Springburn Park rockery Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] early 1960s eng The rock garden, one of Springburn Park's many features, was formed from an old quarry. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring079.htm oai:spring106 2005-08-16 Hoey's female staff at Kay Street Baths Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1920 eng Like many other workers of the time, the staff of Hoey's participated in communal leisure-time activities. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring106.htm oai:spring095 2005-08-16 Prince's Cinema, Gourlay Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] May 1974 eng View of Gourlay Street, showing the Prince's, one of the largest of Springburn's cinemas. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring095.htm oai:spring051 2005-08-16 Boys' Brigade parade in Springburn Road at Elmvale Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1950s eng The 185th Glasgow Company of the Boys' Brigade was based at Springburn North Church and was one of many Boys' Brigade companies in the Springburn area. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring051.htm oai:spring084 2005-08-16 Salvation Army Citadel, Wellfield Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1950s eng The Salvation Army had a citadel in Wellfield Street before moving to its present location in Fernbank Street. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring084.htm oai:spring086 2005-08-16 Building of Petershill Park Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1935 eng Petershill Park was the fourth and final home of Petershill Junior Football Club, and was built entirely by volunteer labour in 1935. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring086.htm oai:spring017 2005-08-16 Petershill and Athletic Football Club, Scottish Junior Cup winners Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1952 eng Photograph of Petershill and Athletic Football Club, Scottish Junior Cup winners, 1952 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring017.htm oai:spring038 2005-08-16 Petershill Juniors victory parade through Springburn Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1956 eng Photograph of Petershill Juniors victory parade through Springburn, 1956 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring038.htm oai:spring135 2005-08-16 Speedway programme, Ashfield Stadium Glasgow Digital Library Booklet [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] Jun 1950 eng One of the two speedway teams based in Glasgow was the Ashfield Giants. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring135.htm oai:spring030 2005-08-16 Springburn Road from the corner of Keppochhill Road and Flemington Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1956 eng Photograph of Springburn Road from the corner of Keppochhill Road and Flemington Street, 1956 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring030.htm oai:spring029 2005-08-16 Tram terminus at Elmvale Street and Balgrayhill Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1950s eng Photograph of tram terminus at Elmvale Street and Balgrayhill, 1950s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring029.htm oai:spring085 2005-08-16 The Kinema, Springburn High Road Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] mid 1950s eng The Kinema was known as 'the Three-Nineteen' or 'the Coffin', and replaced an earlier cinema. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring085.htm oai:spring035 2005-08-16 Mary Christie in her shop, 22 Keppochhill Road Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1960s eng Photograph of Mrs Mary Christie in her shop, 22 Keppochhill Road, 1960s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring035.htm oai:spring121 2005-08-16 Hoey's store, 381 Springburn Road Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1920s eng Samuel Hoey established a department store in Springburn which was the main rival of the Cowlairs Co-op. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring121.htm oai:spring100 2005-08-16 Fruit-seller on the corner of Springburn Road at Queenshill Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] late 1950s eng Springburn's variety of street traders began to disappear in the 1940s and 1950s. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring100.htm oai:spring081 2005-08-16 Johnston Church, Springburn Road Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1970s eng Johnston Church was founded in 1856 and was one of Springburn's wealthiest churches. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring081.htm oai:spring045 2005-08-16 Railway Mission, Vulcan Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1963 eng The Railway Mission was an evangelical meeting-place for the railway men of Springburn. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring045.htm oai:spring041 2005-08-16 Winter Gardens in Springburn Park, with Balgrayhill flats under construction Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1971 eng Photograph of Winter Gardens in Springburn Park, with Balgrayhill flats under construction, 1971 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring041.htm oai:spring136 2005-08-16 Heritage and Hope sculpture, Atlas Square Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1990 eng The bronze statue Heritage and Hope was commissioned by four local community councils. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring136.htm oai:spring070 2005-08-16 Cowlairs Mansion Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1860s eng Cowlairs Mansion was one of many built as summer dwellings for the city's wealthy merchants. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring070.htm oai:spring060 2005-08-16 Balgray Brae Glasgow Digital Library Drawing [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1862 eng An artist's impression of the foot of Balgray Brae, later Balgrayhill Road, in 1862, before the tenement community of Springburn grew up. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring060.htm oai:spring039 2005-08-16 Cowlairs Cottages (The Blocks) Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1930s eng Photograph of Cowlairs Cottages (The Blocks), 1930s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring039.htm oai:spring049 2005-08-16 Goatherds in the street at Balgrayhill Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1895 eng Irish goat herds selling goats or goats' milk, Balgrayhill, c1895. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring049.htm oai:spring064 2005-08-16 Clearance of old houses prior to the building of Balgray recreation ground Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1909 eng Old houses were demolished for the building of the Balgray recreation ground, one of many public amenities built in the 1890-1910 period. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring064.htm oai:spring055 2005-08-16 Springburn Road at Queenshill Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1910 eng A view of Springburn Road at the height of Springburn's prosperity, around 1910. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring055.htm oai:spring137 2005-08-16 Red Road, looking north Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1926 eng The 'Red Road' was a dirt farm track in 1926 but was later the site of the highest tower block scheme in Europe. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring137.htm oai:spring094 2005-08-16 Cockmuir Street, looking east Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1920s eng Cockmuir Street formed part of one of the housing 'schemes' built by the Corporation of Glasgow under the 1924 Housing Act. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring094.htm oai:spring037 2005-08-16 Springburn Road at Northcroft Road looking towards Balgrayhill Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1950s eng Photograph of Springburn Road at Northcroft Road looking towards Balgrayhill, 1950s http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring037.htm oai:spring080 2005-08-16 Clearance of land prior to building of Sighthill flats Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1963 eng Fountainwell farm and piggery were acquired by Crudens Ltd and cleared to build the Sighthill flats. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring080.htm oai:spring067 2005-08-16 Building of maisonettes, Galloway Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1967-68 eng These maisonettes were built in 1967-68 as part of the council policy of building new high-rise housing. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring067.htm oai:spring066 2005-08-16 Demolition of tenements in Gourlay Street Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1975 eng Many tenements were demolished as part of Glasgow's Comprehensive Development Policy. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring066.htm oai:spring071 2005-08-16 Clearance of tenements in Springburn Road, with Sighthill flats in background Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1975 eng Tenements were demolished in preparation for the building of the new A803 Springburn bypass. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring071.htm oai:spring141 2005-08-16 Springburn Road Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1970 eng Traffic congestion problems and a decrease in Springburn's population caused a reduction in the number of shops. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring141.htm oai:spring078 2005-08-16 Springburn Road bisected by phase 1 of A803 Springburn bypass Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1984 eng Phase 1 of the A803 Springburn bypass opened in 1984, effectively cutting a once tightly knit community into two segments. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring078.htm oai:spring063 2005-08-16 The Fernbank scheme Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] c 1980 eng Fernbank was one of the shortest-lived examples of the new deck-access council housing. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring063.htm oai:spring142 2005-08-16 Wellfield Church on fire Glasgow Digital Library Photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1983 eng A large number of derelict buildings became a target for vandals, a particular problem in Springburn in the 1970s and 1980s. http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring142.htm oai:spring032 2005-08-16 Springburn in transition: a view of urban desolation Glasgow Digital Library Aerial photograph [Glasgow] : [Centre for Digital Library Research] 1987 eng Aerial photograph of Springburn in transition, 1987 http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/springburn/spring032.htm