The history of Ingram Street in 8 nostalgic pictures from Glasgow's past

Ingram Street has had many shops, pubs and restaurants over the decades that have become part of local memory.

Ingram Street is one of Glasgow’s most famous streets, linking Queen Street with High Street, passing through the heart of the city centre, and along through the historic Merchant City.

Many notable buildings still line Ingram Street, though their purposes have evolved over time — for example, the former fire station headquarters now houses one of Glasgow’s finest Indian restaurants.

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Here are eight old photographs of one of Glasgow’s most famous city centre streets.

5. Hutchesons' Hall

Hutchesons' Hall, or Hospital, on Ingram Street, looking north along Hutcheson Street, 1955. The original Hutchesons' Hospital was demolished in 1795 to make way for the laying out of Hutcheson Street. The building depicted here was designed by David Hamilton and completed in 1805 at the head of the new street. The distinctive octagonal spire is adorned with a clock and dial plate and stands 150 feet tall. | Glasgow City Archives

6. The Ramshorn

St Paul's and St David's Ramshorn Church pictured from Candleriggs in April 1975. | Virtual Mitchell

7. Zhivagos

Zhivagos pictured on Ingram Street. | Old Glasgow Pubs

8. Athenaeum building

The old Athenaeum building pictured on Ingram Street around 1860. | Glasgow City Archives