The Fountain, Kelvingrove Park...
Glasgow 1955: Through the Lens

The summer of 1955 in Glasgow was so hot that tarmac melted, and children played in park fountains. Camera clubs across the city captured Glaswegians at work and play in this remarkable survey, now part of Glasgow Museums' collections. To view all images in this set, and to select images to add to your basket, click 'View all images' below.

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British Railways The Arches in...
A Dying Mode of Transport A Horse...
Argyle Street Saturday Afternoon...
While Glasgow Sleeps - Binmen...
A Dawn Duff - Road Sweeper Black...
Glasgow Green - Templetons Black...
Scramble Gemmel St. S.E Black and...
Quarter Mile Bridge between...

            
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