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Dugald wrote:ibtg wrote:I have put a short list of books about Glasgow on my website, under 'Links - Glasgow Gifts'. There are tons more books, old and new and everyone has their own favourites, depending on if they have a specific interest. I just love any book about Glasgow.... http://www.mycityglasgow.co.uk
I have just visited this site and found it very interesting. I had a look at some of the links and I find myself curious about one of the recommended books, the title of which is:
A Tale of Two Towns: A History of Medieval Glasgow’
The author is Neil Baxter. My interest stems from my recollection of a book, or perhaps just a glorified brochure, the title of which was:
"The Tale of two Cities"
The two cities referred to here were New York and Glasgow.
This was published during the war and was available about the same time as Glasgow was full of American Forces people.
I don't know if the book/ brochure was published for these troops or not. The only thing I recall about it is that it had many good things to say about the Glasgow Corporation transit system.
theplumber wrote:Another good read is Handstands In The Dark by Janey Godley.....set in and around The East End of Glasgow in the 70,s and 80's it's both funny and sad. A true story about Janey,her upbringing and marriage into a family of publicans/gangsters...........
glasgowken wrote:Bloodbus now has a book out, it looks to be a great read. It's the stuff from his blog, plus a few extra stories.
Just search for 'Bloodbus' at the usual book places, Amazon, etc.
(Yes I posted this twice)
ibtg wrote:I have put a short list of books about Glasgow on my website, under 'Links - Glasgow Gifts'. There are tons more books, old and new and everyone has their own favourites, depending on if they have a specific interest.
I just love any book about Glasgow....
http://www.mycityglasgow.co.uk
tobester wrote:I got
From ebay last year courtesy of a pm from GK, if you get a copy it makes an amazing read, i love the tales of accidents, incidents and letters to the corporation...fave is the letter from a guy complaining about the workers reading their 'penny dreadfuls'
Wouldnt get away with that now ::):
glasgowken wrote:
Nice site that, i'll be keeping an eye on it (why isn't my site in the links page ? )
glasgowken wrote:It's on Ebay again HGers, up on Boxing Day (get it while everyone else is too full up and pissed) I'm not the seller btw.
ibtg wrote:glasgowken wrote:
Nice site that, i'll be keeping an eye on it (why isn't my site in the links page ? )
Thanks, Ken - your site is now on the 'Reference' links.
HollowHorn wrote:glasgowken wrote:It's on Ebay again HGers, up on Boxing Day (get it while everyone else is too full up and pissed) I'm not the seller btw.
Cheers Kenny, I've just put a bid in.
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