Traces Glasgow's history primarily through buildings which played a central part in the city's story at one time or another. Beginning with the Medieval age, the book contains four parts spanning more than eight centuries: the Medieval town; from Reformation to the Act of Union; the Merchant City, a[...]
Of the wide range of British products that are household names, the Scots can take pride in the fact that many of them began in Scotland. This edition features the stories behind many of the best-known household names that originated in Scotland. It includes photographs of old advertisements, slogan[...]
A delightful selection of vintage photographs show how people shopped in times gone by and what they were able to buy. This is a fascinating collection that charts the changing face of Glasgow over the years, each photograph brought to life by one of the foremost experts of the local history and cul[...]