Lost Glasgow
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Trying to make sense of my surroundings, and myself, in an ever-changing city. Dreamer and imagineer.
Memorial Device: Alternative National Treasure
Memorial Device: Alternative National Treasure
Close back and boot in the haw-maws!
February 12, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Close back and boot in the haw-maws!
This pic, of my mate, Govanhill poet Jim Monaghan, giving it verbals, has become a bit iconic. It's already been used on a single sleeve.
February 12, 2026 at 10:22 PM
This pic, of my mate, Govanhill poet Jim Monaghan, giving it verbals, has become a bit iconic. It's already been used on a single sleeve.
Looking forward to seeing the movie.
February 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Looking forward to seeing the movie.
The fine building to left of the pub, sadly long gone, was the Edinburgh Roperie & Sailcloth Co. Ltd., founded by merchants in Edinburgh and Leith in 1750 to supply the maritime industry. Its front-facing gable carried a fine, carved and gilded image of a sailing ship.
February 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
The fine building to left of the pub, sadly long gone, was the Edinburgh Roperie & Sailcloth Co. Ltd., founded by merchants in Edinburgh and Leith in 1750 to supply the maritime industry. Its front-facing gable carried a fine, carved and gilded image of a sailing ship.
When the boat comes in...
Three views of this now vanished Broomielaw boozer.
Pic 1: Duncan McCallum
Pic 2: Harold Storey etching, early 1900s
Pic 3: Tom Maxwell etching, 1920s
Three views of this now vanished Broomielaw boozer.
Pic 1: Duncan McCallum
Pic 2: Harold Storey etching, early 1900s
Pic 3: Tom Maxwell etching, 1920s
February 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
When the boat comes in...
Three views of this now vanished Broomielaw boozer.
Pic 1: Duncan McCallum
Pic 2: Harold Storey etching, early 1900s
Pic 3: Tom Maxwell etching, 1920s
Three views of this now vanished Broomielaw boozer.
Pic 1: Duncan McCallum
Pic 2: Harold Storey etching, early 1900s
Pic 3: Tom Maxwell etching, 1920s
"At 50, everyone has the face he deserves." - George Orwell.
Ratcliffe certainly deserves that fizzer...
Ratcliffe certainly deserves that fizzer...
February 12, 2026 at 1:17 PM
"At 50, everyone has the face he deserves." - George Orwell.
Ratcliffe certainly deserves that fizzer...
Ratcliffe certainly deserves that fizzer...
Pic: Discarded 1910 Annan Studio image of the Broomielaw, found in the gutter on St Enoch Place Lane, by Mark Kenny.
February 12, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Pic: Discarded 1910 Annan Studio image of the Broomielaw, found in the gutter on St Enoch Place Lane, by Mark Kenny.
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like… tears in rain.
February 12, 2026 at 12:25 PM
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like… tears in rain.
"Here, Wullie, have you seen this - says we're going to appear on Lost Glasgow..."
Shipyard workers Harry Cargill, Larry Hannan, and Willie McCallum take a break, ahead of the launch of the SS Waroonga, from the Barclay Curle yard in Whiteinch, in 1957.
Pic: Newsquest
Shipyard workers Harry Cargill, Larry Hannan, and Willie McCallum take a break, ahead of the launch of the SS Waroonga, from the Barclay Curle yard in Whiteinch, in 1957.
Pic: Newsquest
February 12, 2026 at 11:42 AM
"Here, Wullie, have you seen this - says we're going to appear on Lost Glasgow..."
Shipyard workers Harry Cargill, Larry Hannan, and Willie McCallum take a break, ahead of the launch of the SS Waroonga, from the Barclay Curle yard in Whiteinch, in 1957.
Pic: Newsquest
Shipyard workers Harry Cargill, Larry Hannan, and Willie McCallum take a break, ahead of the launch of the SS Waroonga, from the Barclay Curle yard in Whiteinch, in 1957.
Pic: Newsquest
Tom Waits - Hope I don't fall in love with you
YouTube video by Leg Channel
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February 12, 2026 at 4:50 AM
The Pretenders - 'Jimmy' Honeyman-Scott SOLO - Original Lead Guitarist
YouTube video by leechcup
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February 12, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Eight bass strings - that's a weapon.
And why does she look like the UK accountant!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDK6...
And why does she look like the UK accountant!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDK6...
February 12, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Eight bass strings - that's a weapon.
And why does she look like the UK accountant!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDK6...
And why does she look like the UK accountant!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDK6...
We all need some of this - there is a Glasgow girl in this choir.
Patti is...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Wz...
Patti is...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Wz...
Choir! Choir! Choir! & Patti Smith sing "PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER" in NYC with Stewart Copeland
YouTube video by Choir! Choir! Choir!
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February 12, 2026 at 2:29 AM
We all need some of this - there is a Glasgow girl in this choir.
Patti is...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Wz...
Patti is...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Wz...