This article about Strathbungo touches all the usual bases; the history, the architecture, conservation, parking, the back lanes, the railings, the role of the Strathbungo Society, artwork for the roundabout, and perhaps most topical of all as it happens, the effect of HMOs and guest houses on the quality of life in Strathbungo. The only thing it doesn’t seem to mention is the bins!
And the best bit? It appeared in Scottish Field magazine, thirty five years ago. Plus ça change. It was written by the eminent Scottish poet & journalist Maurice Lindsay, who passed away aged 90 in 2008. It contains several historical items of note that were new to me. Happy reading.
The Fabric of Heritage p1, Scottish Field Jan 1977
The Fabric of Heritage p2, Scottish Field Jan 1977
Thanks to Marie for finding and providing the article. I would love to hear from anyone else who can add their own reminiscences of days gone by in Strathbungo, and add to our burgeoning history collection.
Fantastic to see this. And the problems seem somewhat familiar…
Thank you.
Thanks for posting this; interesting how little the issues have changed!
Nice one, Andrew. I’ve never come across this, nor the fact that the Nithsdale Rd gushet housed Glasgow’s first purpose-built car garage. And, yes the issues are much the same. Though wouldn’t it be nice if a tidy £500 household contribution were able to replace the original railings; if only! Though £500 in 1977 woudl be worth what now?
Thanks for passing this around. This was the year Karl bought a flat at 36 Queen Square, nextdoor to where we’ve been since 1983. Tempus fugit. Mike Stanger, then Strathbungo Society Chair, is presently an active member of our community at New Victoria Gardens. Hilary is also a leading light in Pollokshields Heritage and I’m sure they can both give you a wealth of information about those formatiove years in Strathbungo.