Bygone Govan
Bygone Govan by George Rountree, published by Stenlake in 2003, offers a visual exploration of Govan through a collection of historical photographs. This 48-page book presents a unique perspective shaped by the author’s childhood experiences in the area during the 1930s and 40s. The images cover various aspects of Govan’s history, including its cinemas, football teams, and significant landmarks, all accompanied by detailed captions and personal anecdotes.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of Govan’s past, featuring notable sites such as the dry docks, Harland & Wolff’s battery-powered locomotive, and the bandstand in Elder Park. The book also highlights pivotal moments, including the 1915 rent strike protests and the dramatic image of Govan High School on fire. With its focus on history and personal recollections, this edition captures the essence of Govan’s community and infrastructure, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Great Britain and Europe.
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George Rountree spent much of his childhood in the 1930s and 40s in Govan, and has been able to bring a unique insight to the collection of pictures gathered for this book. Everything from the area’s cinemas to football teams, ferries, schools and hospitals gets a mention, with historically detailed captions combined with interesting personal recollections. Items featured include the dry docks; Harland & Wolff’s battery-powered locomotive; an aerial view of Fairfield’s yard; the bandstand in Elder Park; an aerial view of the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society’s works at Shieldhall; protesters involved in the rent strike of 1915; and Govan High School on fire. Interspersed with these are pictures of the area’s streets and shops, with several views of the trams and buses that served them.
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