1971 was a sad year for many in Glasgow as it started with the deadly football stadium crush on January 2 at Ibrox and ended with the Clarkston disaster – Scotland’s worst peace-time explosion.
Meanwhile, there were other seismic events in Glasgow that were making headlines far beyond the dear green place. Here we take a look back at 18 photos showing life in 1971 in Glasgow.
1. Moutaineer Don Whillans enjoys a pint in a Glasgow pub in march 1971..jpg
Moutaineer Don Whillans enjoys a pint in a Glasgow pub in march 1971. Photo: TSPL
2. Glasgow in 1971
The demolition of the Alhambra theatre in Glasgow in July 1971. Photo: Gordon Rule
3. Glasgow in 1971
Tenement collapses at Camlachie in Glasgow in January 1971 Photo: TSPL
4. Glasgow in 1971
The new Chief Constable for Glasgow David McNee at the City Chambers in George Square, February 1971. Photo: Gordon Rule
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