Old Pollokshields

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A photographic journey through the history of this iconic part of Glasgow. The book contains rare period photographs of Coplawhill Tram works, the Burgh Hall and Maxwell Park. Of particular interest are images of the old Pollokshields District Library, which was originally funded by Andrew Carnegie. Haggs Castle and several other key architectural landmarks are interspersed with some fascinating scenes of everyday life during a particularly affluent period in the town's history. The photographs are complimented by Sandra Malcolm's interesting and fact filled historical narrative.