Hidden Glasgow War Memorials.

[DC]

Am sure they would be approachable enough, maybe best tae bring yer slippers!

[Alex Glass]

Sorry about the quality of the photo but got it as I passed in the car.

[Alex Glass]

Finally got permission to get some photos of the War Memorials held by First.

Parkhead Depot



Langside Depot



Dennistoun Depot



Newlands Depot



They are all located at Parkhead Depot. I was also informed that the Possil Depot memorial was placed in the community centre near where the old depot was.

[Fossil]

Nice
what you thinks missing from the alcove on the Newlands one?

fossil

[Alex Glass]

Don't know Fos I was thinking that myself. Maybe one of our bus experts would be able to tell us.

[yoker brian]

Alex when you were at Parkhead Depot - did you see the war memorial that was once located at First's Knightswood Bus Garage?

I've often wondered where it ended up after Knightswood Garage closed

[Alex Glass]

Sorry Brian I should have said the Knightswood memorial was moved to the new Scotstoun Depot.

I will arrange to visit and get a photo.

[DMcNay]

Nice
what you thinks missing from the alcove on the Newlands one?

fossil

It's a figure of Britannia holding a sword. There's a photo of it on the Glasgow Story site.

[Alex Glass]

Thanks for clearing that up Doc. It is a shame that this is now missing.

If you want to read the names Doc I took other photos and can post them up if you would like to see who is listed on these memorials.

The Newlands Memorial is the hardest to make out and is in a poor condition compared to the others.

[glasgowken]

Brilliant photos Alex I went to bed before you posted them (up early) so I've only just seen them.
The buggers wouldn't let me in to photograph these

[Dexter St. Clair]

Brilliant photos Alex I went to bed before you posted them (up early) so I've only just seen them.
The buggers wouldn't let me in to photograph these

Elections are next year. That might help if you stood (and won).

[Alex Glass]

Brilliant photos Alex I went to bed before you posted them (up early) so I've only just seen them.
The buggers wouldn't let me in to photograph these

Elections are next year. That might help if you stood (and won).

Its more about connections. Who you know, not who you are.

[Alex Glass]

A friend of mine was on a camping holiday last week and returned with a couple of shots of the Comando Memorial.





While he was there his family walked up Ben Nevis. Maybe for another thread but thought I would just mention it here.

[HollowHorn]

Passed that group many times in my early years, Alex. It never fails to move me.

[DMcNay]

Nice
what you thinks missing from the alcove on the Newlands one?

fossil

It's a figure of Britannia holding a sword. There's a photo of it on the Glasgow Story site.

Here it is.