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.
17. Glasgow in 1971
Shipyard workers eat their lunch in the sunshine outside the gates of the Govan division of the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders in June 1971. Photo: TSPL
18. Glasgow in 1971
Shipyard workers outside the gates of the Govan division of the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders in June 1971. Photo: TSPL
19. Glasgow in 1971
Moutaineer Don Whillans enjoys a pint in a Glasgow pub in march 1971. Photo: Gordon Rule