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Like my grandmother use to make: Salsa de Tomatillo

For those of us far from our ancestral homelands, connecting to heritage is an act of resilience, joy, and community. This piece explores Melissa Espinoza’s connection to food, the role it plays in preserving Mexican culture, and how culinary traditions bridge the gap between past and present – even in Glasgow.

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The origin story of ‘Romane Cierhenia’ – the Roma Stars of  Glasgow

In this issue of Roma News and Views, Aliana Michalewicz sits down with her mum Sonia to learn more about their fascinating, famous family history rooted in music and dance, how they brought this from Poland to Glasgow, and their hopes for the future.

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Greater Govanhill Photography Group: Then & Now

In our last issue, we asked our photography team to look at old pictures of places in Govanhill and take new pictures of those same places today. In this article we share the results of that photo challenge assigned to the group for our local heritage issue.

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لافانی  آوازیں :  برٹش پاکستانی ورثے کے تحفظ کا پراجیکٹ :     ٹیپ لیٹرز

کس طرح پرانی کیسٹس کی ایک بڑی تعداد پاکستانی تارکین وطن کی تاریخ اور زبانوں کی جانکاری کا ذریعہ بن گئی۔ ٹیپ لیٹرز پروجیکٹ کو بہت جلد گلاسگو،ایڈنبرا اور ڈنڈی میں ہونے والی نمائش میں پیش کیا جائے گاجس میں مقامی باسیوں کی کہانیاں دکھائیجائیں گی۔

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Behind the Portrait: JR Ewan

JR Ewan, co-founder of Glasgow’s Southside Studios, is an artist and maker whose journey is marked by his family’s legacy and his own creative evolution. In this edition of Behind the Portrait he shares his insights into his creative process and his experiences working with diverse artists at Project Ability and his own Southside Studios.

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Dusting off the memories: On the importance of archives

Archives exist as a means to connect us to our past, whether personal, social or connected to a particular place or movement. Preserving these stories provides a chance to learn from what’s gone before. In this article we explore the personal archive of a former Queen’s Park Camera member and share some of the local archives in the Southside.

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Heritage tour around Govanhill: Take a meander through local history

Govanhill has a fascinating history. Stories upon stories are written in its many tenement homes. Fragments of its rich heritage are also revealed by a tour around some of its better known buildings. This map follows the route of a walking tour around the neighbourhood led by local historian Bruce Downie.

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Back to the future: Could we see the return of the public diner?

It’s not as well known but before the UK had a national health service, it had a national restaurant service. British Restaurants were state-supported restaurants serving affordable meals to the general public.Glasgow used to have at least 10 of these restaurants... Now there is a call to bring them back.

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Bethlehem’s Children: A powerful display of loss, resistance and national identity

Children from a Bethlehem refugee camp depict life under occupation and dreams of a free Palestine in a powerful exhibition, the final project of the late Jeremy Lester. Their raw and hopeful artwork, alongside symbols of Palestinian identity, offers a moving glimpse into a deeply personal struggle.

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Victoria Bar unveils 'The Best Fans in the World' painting

The Victoria Bar, one of 21 sites part of the Football Square Mile (FSM), has recently become home to a painting by Ashley Rawson, depicting two Tartan Army fans, clad in Scotland’s signature colours. The work entitled, ‘The Best Fans in the World’,  is a homage to the Tartan Armies' celebration of the Euros. 

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If these walls could talk: Southside pubs

As hubs of social life, pubs have been woven into the fabric of British culture, serving as gathering spots for generations. Through James Bowden’s photographs, taken in the late 80s, we delve into the history and community spirit of the Southside’s drinking establishments. What we found were stories of protest, preservation of Scotland’s footballing legacy, the centre of a manhunt and more.

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Creating Crosshill Conservation Area: Discovering Robert Duncan, the Architect of Dixon Avenue

As a resident of one of Robert Duncan's beautifully designed homes on Dixon Avenue, I’ve come to appreciate the lasting impact of this overlooked architect. His 21 distinctive houses, with their unique bay windows and ornate details, have given Crosshill its special character and earned it conservation status. Duncan's work is a hidden gem in Glasgow’s architectural heritage.

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How Pakistani Honey Mangoes Mark the Start of Summer

The arrival of the pop-up honey mango stalls around Govanhill and Pollokshields has come to mark the beginning of summer in the neighbourhood. During South Asian Heritage Month, Samar Jamal delves into the heritage of this popular fruit and what it means to South Asian communities across the Southside. 

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