An oral history of stores, shopping, and spectacles!
The idea for ‘Glasgow’s Highstreets: An oral history of stores, shopping, and spectacles!’ came about through casual chats, followed by more focused discussions, about the issues facing today’s highstreets and the decline in both shops and footfall.
Read more about the project
Thank you to everyone who shared their memories with us and agreed to have them made publicly available on this heritage website.
Our respondents chose to have their memories recorded either in writing, on audio or on video. Click on the links below to find their full testimonies!
Memories
Explore the modern history of Glasgow’s highstreets and shops!
Some of our amazing project volunteers have authored short research papers or memory pieces about Glasgow’s most popular shops and venues. More papers will be added over time, so please keeping checking back!
History
Thank you to the many people who contributed amazing photos and images of Glasgow’s glorious highstreets, past and present!
Gallery
