
Affirming Difference and Reclaiming Integration: South Asian History in Glasgow’s Southside
The South Asian community has long been a part of Glasgow’s cultural make-up particularly in the Gorbals and Govanhill. Summer Jamal explores how the community’s history is rooted in colonial history and in doing so offers a contextual critique on traditional integration ideas.
Trinity Church on Sale for the Price of a One-bed Flat
Struggling to get your foot on the housing ladder with increasing house prices? Trinity Church on Daisy Street is on the market for a frankly remarkable price of £149,995. Built around 1878 in a neo-gothic style, it is a Category B listed building that locals had hoped could be brought into community use.
Places to visit in the Southside as part of Glasgow Doors Open Days
The annual event, which this year runs 12th-18th September, celebrates Glasgow’s heritage and culture by throwing open the doors of over 100 historic buildings to the public, for free.
Govanhill Baths: Past, Present and Future
We delved into the past, present and future of the neighbourhood, and the Govanhill Baths is right at the centre of that. What are you memories of the baths? What is happening behind the scenes right now? And when will Govanhill Baths reopen? Find out more and enjoy the striking photographs of the restoration, all taken by Becky Duncan of Open Aye CIC.
Dixon Halls: Giving Shape to Govanhill
This week saw the launch of a new edition of Loved And Lost: Govanhill's Built Heritage by Bruce Downie at Dixon Halls as part of the Govanhill International Festival and Carnival. But how much do you known about this iconic building, which helped to define the neighbourhood?
When Govanhill Defeated Hate
Taken from Issue 6 of the magazine, which explored the past, present and future of Govanhill, David Jamieson explored what happened when the British Union of Fascists came to the neighbourhood.
Digging into the History of Queen’s Park
Queen’s Park has stirred the interest of historians and archeologists for a long time. In this article, Ken McElroy explores the fascinating history of how the popular space has been used over time by digging beneath the surface.
Southside Comes Together to Celebrate The Festival of Resistance
On the weekend of the 13th/14th June, the residents of Pollokshields gathered to commemorate, celebrate and educate on the anniversary of the Kenmure Street protests.
Mural Unveiled Today Celebrates Govanhill's Diverse Community
Today the Govanhill Open Museum will unveil a new mural produced for and by the Govanhill community, which stands as a colourful celebration of the neighbourhood’s diverse identity. Inspired by old postcard designs, each letter of Govanhill features a pattern found by the local community.
Stories Behind the Faces: Yemeni Refugees on their Journeys to Scotland
“Stand on the brink of your dream and fight. I had a dream to find a safe place and went through many difficult decisions until I made it.” ‘The Stories Behind the Faces’ event this Saturday in Glasgow will be a chance to hear stories of five Yemeni people and the challenges they overcame to seek refuge in Scotland.
Lost Forever: Victoria Infirmary Cupolas Quietly Demolished
The 133 year old cupolas were pulled down by Sanctuary Housing Association late last week. We delve into this Southside architectural gem’s history.
Bruce Downie on the History of the Govanhill Baths
Greater Govanhill interviewed writer and historian Bruce Downie, who recently published a book on the history of the Govanhill Baths.
Govanhill in the Olden Days: No Man’s Land and Neighbourhood
This article was originally published in The Southern Press on 13 March, 1914, this article offers a fascinating glimpse of what our neighbourhood was like over 100 years ago.
Sugar, Enslavement, and Glasgow’s Southside
South Glasgow Heritage and Environment Trust look at Glasgow’s ‘Golden Age of Sugar’ and how it affected our area. It was written in anticipation of the trust’s upcoming talk on this topic which is scheduled to take place during Govanhill International Festival and Carnival. Content warning: enslavement, racism and sexual violence
Tenement Tiles
Originally published in Issue 2 of the print magazine, in this article Zan Phee, founder of the TnmntTiles archive takes us on a tour of wally closes and some of Glasgow’s finest decorative features.
Ghost Signs around Govanhill
In the ever-changing shopping streets of Govanhill, ‘ghost signs’ are uncovered on a regular basis. Some are hurriedly recovered, others left on show as mementos of the past. In this article for Issue 2, Kenneth McElroy goes hunting for some local treasures and explores our attraction to them.
Rediscovering Glasgow’s Southside during Lockdown
The pandemic has forced us to considerably narrow our horizons. Many of us now know every inch of Queen’s Park better than we could ever possibly imagine. But have you explored more of the Southside? Local charity, South Seeds, have created a series of walking routes, and treasure maps to follow. Share your stories of discovery in the comments below.
Under the Moon and Stars: A Literary Tour of Govanhill
Did you know that psychedelic psychiatrist RD Laing grew up in Govanhill? Or that John Buchan, author of the 39 Steps lived right around the corner? Have you noticed the there’s not one, but two libraries in Govanhill? In Issue 1, Keir Hind took us on a tour of Govanhill’s literary sights.
Peek into the Past: Life in 1930s Govanhill
Now 88 years old, former journalist Arthur Oliver was born and brought up in Govanhill, living in Jamieson Street and latterly in Carfin Street until the age of 28. In this first of a series of reflections, he gives an outline of what life was like living in Govanhill in the 1930s.
Govanhill’s Past and Future in Four Buildings
In Issue 1 of Greater Govanhill community magazine, Jamie Dyer took a look at some of Govanhill’s iconic buildings, the stories of which reveal both the neighbourhood’s past and future.