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.
9. Clydebank Motorcycle club (Circa.1950’s)
The rear of Weddell & Devine’s garage with newly stocked motorcycles - the club rooms for the Clydebank Motor Cycle Club were based here. | West Dunbartonshire Council
10. Singer strikes (1957)
Strikers at a meeting in Kilbowie Park | West Dunbartonshire Council
11. Singer strike demonstration (1957)
Singer strikes' demonstration march proceeding up Kilbowie Road past the Pavilion Theatre. | West Dunbartonshire Council
12. Clydebank Amateurs (1960)
Clydebank Amatuer F.C. Runner up Second Division West of Scotland Amatuer League. 1959/60 | West Dunbartonshire Council