The seventies were a decade that saw Glasgow be transformed as many Glaswegian’s moved out of inner city slums into new housing estates on the outskirts of the city with the completion of many tower blocks elsewhere.
It was a decade that saw Richard Nixon become the only US President in history to resign from his position following the Watergate scandal, films such as The Godfather, Star Wars and Grease appeared on screens for the first time, Billy Connolly rose to prominence and the UK faced political unrest as Margaret Thatcher came to power at the end of the decade.
Green’s Playhouse was renamed The Apollo in September 1973 with a number of legendary bands and artists performing at the venue during the seventies such as Johnny Cash, Wings, The Rolling Stones and ABBA. Hampden Park once again hosted a European Cup final with Bayern Munich facing Saint-Etienne and Scotland had high hopes of winning the World Cup under Ally MacLeod in 1978.
The following 24 pictures aim to show the changing landscape of the city through Glasgow streets, buildings and people in a defining decade for the city.
13. Fairfields
The entrance gate of Fairfields on Govan Road in 1970. | Virtual Mitchell
14. Mars Bar
Guitarist Charlie Burchill and singer Jim Kerr, founders of Simple Minds, performing at one of their first gigs in Glasgow in 1978. Photo: Laurie Evans
15. Coach Inn
This old established pub was situated at the corner of Blythswood Street and Holm Street. | Virtual Mitchell
16. Ibrox
Celtic take on Rangers at Ibrox in the League Cup in August 1973. Photo: SNS Group