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.
17. Buchanan Street
Shoppers take a stroll up Buchanan Street in 1977 just before it became completely pedestrianised the following year. Photo: TSPL
18. Central Station
Crowds entering Central Station on Glasgow Fair Monday in July 1972. Photo: TSPL
19. The Kingston Bridge
A police car leads the cavalcade when Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother visits Glasgow to open the Kingston Bridge in June 1970. Photo: TSPL
20. Cleansing strike
Women thanking the Army who were were roped in to clear the rubbish from the streets of Glasgow after a cleansing department strike in March 1975. | TSPL