Often misattributed to a colliery owner’s daughter, Allison Street’s name is tied to an anti-union baronet. In this piece, writer Stacey dives into Allison Street’s complex history, architecture and diverse communities shaping the Street.

In this new series, we’re exploring Govanhill’s heritage, street by street – starting with Butterbiggins Road. Once an 18th-century hamlet for travelling communities, Butterbiggins evolved from a rural outpost to an industrial hub, and later into the residential street we know today.