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	Who Belongs to Glasgow?     By Mary Edward
The fascinating story of 200 years of immigration – from Ireland and India; from the West Highlands and Eastern Europe.      ISBN 0906169283 218x155mm 143 pages 44 b/w illustrations p/b £6.99

 

	The Original Patter   A Guide to current Glasgow Usage   By Michael Munro
An entertaining and enlightening guide to the language of Glasgow. A must for natives of the city as well as visitors to Glasgow.   ISBN 0906169097 148x210mm 84 pages 24 b/w illustrations p/b £4.99

  

	The Gorbals   Historical Guide and Heritage Walk   By Ronald Smith
Details the area’s early history, concentrating on the 1960s transformation. Includes maps and a walking tour.   ISBN 0906169569 148x210mm 100 pages 51 colour photographs 50 b/w photographs, maps and illustrations p/b £5.99

 

	Campsie Ware   Scottish Pottery Studies 3   By Graeme Cruickshank
Focuses on the products of one of the old Scottish potteries which are now highly collectable.   ISBN 0906169364 180x248mm 16 pages 8 colour photographs 7 b/w photographs p/b £3.99

 

	Govan on the Clyde   By Patrick Donnelly
The history and lore of Govan, also known as ‘God’s Country’ and ‘Sunny Go-Van’. Intended not only for Govanites but for anyone interested in local history.   ISBN 0906169410 210x148mm 68 pages 44 b/w photographs, 11 illustrations & maps p/b £4.99

 

Cathcart and Environs: A Pictorial Reminiscence   By Jean Marshall

Cathcart was one of the three ancient parishes of South Glasgow and covered a much lager area than it does today – Mount Florida, Langside, Crosshill, Newlands, Muirend, Clarkston, a major part of Crossmyloof and part of Pollokshaws.   ISBN 0906169267 210x148mm 60 pages 46 b/w photographs, 3 illustrations p/b £3.95           A Glasgow Collection   Essays in Honour of Joe Fisher     Joe Fisher was the Librarian of the Glasgow Collection for 25 years until his retirement. In his time he was a constant source of encouragement and advice to countless users of the collection.   ISBN 0906169305 148x210mm 156 pages 5 photographs, 10 illustrations p/b £4.99

  

	Pollokshields – Historical Guide and Heritage Walk     By Ronald Smith
An easy-to-read guide to the attractive Victorian residential suburb of Pollokshields. With detailed notes on over 30 buildings or features.   ISBN 0906169526 148x210mm 48 pages 9 colour photographs 15 b/w photographs, 14 illustrations & maps p/b £2.99

  

	Old Cardonald had a Farm   By John A. Innes
Cardonald is just one of many suburbs of the city of Glasgow and has a rich history, with its associations with the Royal House of Stewart, by way of Crookston Castle and Cardonald Place Farm.   ISBN 0906169380 210x148mm 64 pages 49 b/w photographs, 8 illustrations & maps p/b £4.99

  

	Queen’s Park – Historical Guide and Heritage Walk   By Ian Marshall and Ronald Smith
A historical guide, with walking route, to Queen’s Park, including a short account of the area’s main historical event – the Battle of Langside. Includes detailed notes on nearly 30 buildings or features in the area.   ISBN 0906169488 148x210mm 40 pages 5 colour photographs 11 b/w photographs, 7 illustrations & maps p/b £2.99

 

	Glasgow Illustrated     By George Fairfull Smith
A selection from The Mitchell’s vast collection of views of the city and its buildings. They range in date from the seventeenth century to the present day and were produced by some of Glasgow's leading artists.   ISBN 0906169577 250x230mm 80 pages 5 colour illustrations 6 b/w photographs, 40 b/w illustrations p/b £7.99

 

	Imagining a City – 20th Century Glasgow Writing     By Moira Burgess
Imagining a City provides an overview of 20th century Glasgow literature, featuring an in-depth essay on Modern Glasgow writers by Moira Burgess (author of ‘The Glasgow novel’)   ISBN 0906169518 205x210mm 32 pages 25 b/w illustrations p/b £3.99

Useful for family history or general interest, these can be purchased at The Mitchell Library.