Tenements, trams and towering cranes: the stories behind a Clydeside street
Industrial expansion of the river city of Glasgow saw the diverse population housed in the city’s iconic tenements. High rise and new luxury apartments came later, and we explore the development of Dumbarton Road in the west end of Glasgow.
The story of Dumbarton Road introduces some of the fascinating social and political history of the city.
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Managed to find some of the BBC documentaries elsewhere online but quality not great, I'll still watch them though!
Yvonne Cavens - 6 March 2014 10:55pm
Its where I grew up Partick Dumbraton rd, Glasgow, Really enjoyed this.
Alison Gilmour - 3 October 2014 11:38am
Glad to hear you enjoyed reading the article. For you, what are the major changes on Dumbarton Road?
Alison Gilmour - 3 October 2014 11:38am
Glad to hear you enjoyed reading the article. For you, what are the major changes on Dumbarton Road?