Clydebank is a proud town - and for good reason, not only did they produce some of the biggest ships, the best sewing machines, and the best patter - but also some incredible people, exemplified no better than in national icons like Kevin Bridges, James Cosmo, Marti Pellow, and Wet Wet Wet.
The town boasts a seperate culture from that of Glasgow - one that developed seperately from the city as far back as the 12th century, although the two would become more and more linked as more trade sprang up on the Clyde.
Today we wanted to look at the recent history of Clydebank, looking through the last century at some of the people and events that shaped the West Dunbartonshire town as we know it today.
These pictures were supplied via West Dumbartonshire Council’s museum collection service - you can view even more historical pictures, stories, and more from their online archive, click here to check it out.
5. Clearing the debris (1941)
Many locals stayed behind while other evacuated to assist in the clear-up after the bombs fell during the Blitz. | West Dunbartonshire Council
6. Evacuees on Radnor Street (1941)
A family of 5 evacuate down Radnor Street through piles of rubble with what little belongings they have left. | West Dunbartonshire Council
7. Blitz hero (1941)
Mary B. Haldane, an ambulance attendant during the Blitz who was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her bravery and service. | West Dunbartonshire Council
8. Blitz heroes (1941)
David Logan and John Smith. Both foremen of the Rescue Party and both awarded Order of the British Empire medals. | West Dunbartonshire Council