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Astonishing Glasgow
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My You tube channel has been about so long it has left college and become an adult.
As such there are a range of interests and themes from through the years.
I'm currently documenting the history and people of my home city of Glasgow, Scotland but remember to look at older videos for tales of travels, film locations from around the world and how I repaired and serviced my cars.
If you like what you see, please remember to hit those like and subscribe buttons and share my videos with anybody else who may enjoy them.
Dave
As such there are a range of interests and themes from through the years.
I'm currently documenting the history and people of my home city of Glasgow, Scotland but remember to look at older videos for tales of travels, film locations from around the world and how I repaired and serviced my cars.
If you like what you see, please remember to hit those like and subscribe buttons and share my videos with anybody else who may enjoy them.
Dave
Look up and look down. Astonishing Glasgow Ep.61
People always say that when in Glasgow you should look up. Its a good rule but it is also good to look down as well as the city's history is all around and sometimes its more obvious than you might expect.
In episode 61 of Astonishing Glasgow I am going to take you around the city to tell you some of the stories that have left a mark thats plain to see if you look closely enough.
If you enjoy this episode, remember to hit the like and subscribe buttons and dont forget to check out the other episodes on my channel.
Treat yourself to some merch from the Astonishing Glasgow shop;
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If you want to get in touch, leave a comment here or via my social media pages on Facebook and Instagram pages here;
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Thank you for watching and see you next time in Astonishing Glasgow.
Dave.
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In episode 61 of Astonishing Glasgow I am going to take you around the city to tell you some of the stories that have left a mark thats plain to see if you look closely enough.
If you enjoy this episode, remember to hit the like and subscribe buttons and dont forget to check out the other episodes on my channel.
Treat yourself to some merch from the Astonishing Glasgow shop;
astonishing-glasgow.myspreadshop.co.uk/
If you want to get in touch, leave a comment here or via my social media pages on Facebook and Instagram pages here;
Astonishing-Glasgow-101887402043234
astonishingglasgow
Thank you for watching and see you next time in Astonishing Glasgow.
Dave.
#astonishingglasgow #glasgow #glasgowhistory #glasgowcitycenter #scottishhistory #cyclingaroundglasgow #glasgowcycling #scotlandshistory #jimmollison #drlister #cyclinginscotland #glasgowuniversity #sighthill #stonecircle #blackfriars #history #lookup #williamprimrose #smudgethecat #peoplespalace
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The Oban mod singers.
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On a recent tour I was passing through Oban on Saturday 1st June and I thought it would be fun to take my American passengers along to a local Mod at the Argyll gathering halls. We were welcomed in with open arms, had a dance and a laugh and then got goose bumps on top of goose bumps when they did this to round off the evening. Dave
Mary queen of Glasgow; Astonishing Glasgow Ep 60
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How did Mary Queen of Scotland have some good times and some bad times in Glasgow? On the 456th anniversary of the battle of Langside I thought I would tell you all about Mary's links to Astonishing Glasgow. Now I am not a trained historian so I hope I have all the details correct and presented clearly enough for you to understand the significance of the city to the life of Mary. If you enjoy t...
The city of Taggart; Astonishing Glasgow ep59
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It is just over 40 years since Chief inspector Taggart hit our TV screens and I wondered how much of Astonishing Glasgow had changed. Would he recognise his city now? Follow me for a cycle around Glasgow while I visit as many Taggart filming locations as possible over two days and I take a walk in his footsteps. Along the way I will be sharing some history and places of this great city. This is...
Final visit to the Palace; Astonishing Glasgow Ep58
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On the 14th of April 2024 Glasgow's Peoples palace closes for renovation. To say goodbye, I thought I would take you on a last walk through and a look at some of the displays before they disappear. This was a wee experiment and is a departure from my usual videos. There are no big edits, just a wander through with some unscripted commentary. If you enjoy this episode, remember to hit the like a...
George square; Astonishing Glasgow EP.57
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We have made it to Episode 57 of Astonishing Glasgow I am going to introduce you to the residents of George square. The good and the powerful of the 18th and 19th century are immortalised in bronze on the square but who are they and whats their story? Find out now in Astonishing Glasgow. If you enjoy this episode, remember to hit the like and subscribe buttons and dont forget to check out the o...
Going postal; Astonishing Glasgow Ep56
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After 29 years as a postman, February 23rd, 2024 was my last day working at Royal Mail. To mark this event, episode 56 of Astonishing Glasgow is this very special postal edition where I go hunting for Kings and Queens on the streets of the city. If you enjoy this episode, remember to hit the like and subscribe buttons and dont forget to check out the other episodes on my channel. If you want to...
The Southern necropolis; Astonishing Glasgow Ep55
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In Astonishing Glasgow episode 55 I am going to take you to the Southern necropolis to meet some of the interesting residents. Its a tale of success, tragedy and supernatural happenings so join me for a visit to the Gorbals City of the dead. If you enjoy this episode, remember to hit the like and subscribe buttons and dont forget to check out the other episodes on my channel. If you want to get...
Memories of the 1980's; Astonishing Glasgow Ep54
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In this episode of Astonishing Glasgow, I dig deep into the murky recesses of my memories to visit some of the places that I remember from growing up in the city in the 1980's. Some of these places you may remember so share your memories in the comment section. Robbie the robot picture is by Zeno Watson, check out his channel here; ua-cam.com/channels/bzi9lgFxWc2eLk9MkzQ3Tw.html If you enjoy th...
The empty city; Astonishing Glasgow Ep53
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The empty city; Astonishing Glasgow Ep53
J.F.K.'s visit; Astonishing Glasgow Ep52
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J.F.K.'s visit; Astonishing Glasgow Ep52
Cross, steeple and arresting people; Astonishing Glasgow Ep.51
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Cross, steeple and arresting people; Astonishing Glasgow Ep.51
Moving buildings; Astonishing Glasgow Ep 50
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Moving buildings; Astonishing Glasgow Ep 50
The transported museum; Astonishing Glasgow Ep.49
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The transported museum; Astonishing Glasgow Ep.49
The worlds oldest bike. Astonishing Glasgow Ep.48
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The worlds oldest bike. Astonishing Glasgow Ep.48
Pollokshaws houses; Astonishing Glasgow Ep.47
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Pollokshaws houses; Astonishing Glasgow Ep.47
The two Queens; Astonishing Glasgow Ep.46
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The two Queens; Astonishing Glasgow Ep.46
Hugh Macdonald; Astonishing Glasgow Ep.45
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Hugh Macdonald; Astonishing Glasgow Ep.45
Govan lovin' Astonishing Glasgow Ep.44
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Govan lovin' Astonishing Glasgow Ep.44
The sixty steps; Astonishing Glasgow Ep;43
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The sixty steps; Astonishing Glasgow Ep;43
Polmadie martyrs; Astonishing Glasgow Ep42
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Polmadie martyrs; Astonishing Glasgow Ep42
Blythswood square; Astonishing Glasgow Ep.41
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Blythswood square; Astonishing Glasgow Ep.41
Such a shame but I can't say I'm surprised, not about the neglect or the vandalism. The water feature from the Garden Festival where you and I spoke irl was relocated after the Festival was over and when I return to the relocated area in 1994 it had already had the maintenence hatch busted open and the pump destroyed. I remember telling my best mate as we stood there that if I ever made something of myself I'd get it repaired and secured better from future damage. Sadly, things didn't work out and in your video when you visited it, it looked exactly the same. The same rocks stuffed in the hatch untouched by time.
very sad ..
very helpful thank you
First class, forgive the pun,postie ! love Glasgow and hopefully will get there soon 😊
Great wee channel this is, would love if you could point me to any videos you’ve done in Possilpark if any
Closest I got to Possilpark was episode 40 about the Possil meteorite ua-cam.com/video/5oB7TbC1nm4/v-deo.htmlsi=Ag_p8b1FIXGJFPEg
When this was openef in 2011 we where assured tjevexhibits woild be chaged out for others held in reserve, in 14 years nothing has really changed except an addotion subway carrage that was recently decommissioned , and mist the moving items no linger work (that thing with the ships models appears to have been taken out)
Thanks for posting this mate. I really have no idea about cars and been putting off doing this repair for a couple years now due to lack of confidence. Your video gave me the confidence to have a crack at it myself and I'm pleased to say it's now repaired. The head bump at the beginning is funny as well as the box at the end 😂 no longer do I have to prop the boot open with my head whilst loading the shopping. Thanks so much.
It was acting of the highest calibre :-D
Omg that's so sad and gets me so angry. I really hope they can fix it I know wont be the same but it needs to be there
My favorite film by far, and I must have watched it over ten times. I once went looking for every spot, such as that were the rabbit was hit (Loch Tarff,) the pub (The Ship Inn, Banff,) or Ben’s beach (Camusdarach beach, close to Mallaig.) Even when I knew reality was not going to be a match for fantasy - not by a mile -, I still had to see every spot and get the thing out of my system.
As an Ex-Soosider myself, I really enjoy your videos When I stayed up the West End in the mid 90’s, there was a police box at the Byres/Great Western Road entrance to the Botanic Gardens. I’d imagine that as it’s the “West End” that it will still be there.
series 1 ep4 Alex Norton's cottage is still owned by the owner from that episode! today.
La libreria desaparecio
Love your Page Back in the 1980"s I worked with the Hydro Electric board in Balfron, I regularly was in attendance on location with the Taggart Location crew, Loved it as I got to meet the man himself he was a total Gent with a dry sense of humour
Ha! I made it in! 😂
A little kindness makes your day 😊
The area around the high court was known as jocyclyn square
Really enjoyed this
Awesome
Will dancing round the stones help us win the euros? Its worked on the weather!
I gave it my best shot and my dressing gown will never be that same again.
My father in law was a fireman at that fire 🔥 Thomas Millan he was also at kilbirnie st it was actually 14 firemen and 5 salvage corps men that died he served 22 years as a Glasgow fireman 🚒 he attended most of the big fires in Glasgow he had to retire due to a bad injury he was on his way to a hoax call as the two engines were travelling down maryhill rd a car came out off a side street and the engine in front had to brake severely and the engine my father in law was in smashed into the back of the other engine he received a serious back injury and he had to retire he was an absolute gentleman
Hence where Listerine mouthwash originated...as a disinfectant for hospitals. There is also a plaque outside the Scotia bar for Stan Laurel xx
Thanks. Very interesting as usual.
🎉 Mazin' 😊
I got that issue with both doors passenger side and left back door. Do i have to change 3 locks or is it another problem?
Its most likely the lock modules which will need swapped out but also check the wiring loom as it runs from the car body into the door. As it gets old it gets brittle and can split the wires.
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Greenview Photography Club is now dissolved due to decreasing numbers and increasing age!! We have greatly enjoyed waching your videos over the last few months. Our donation is to say thanks and to support your marvellous channel. Keep up the good work!
Account I don't like that surely there is plenty younger people looking to get into photography I myself would love to but that really sad 😂 sorry
Thanks from Greenview Photgraphy Club. The Club is now dissolved due to decreasing numbers and increasing age but we have really enjoyed watching your videos over the last few months.
Thank you so much, that is incredibly generous of you and the club and I am so glad you have enjoyed my videos. Have a great weekend and thank you again, Dave.
Last year i did a walk to follow the route of the ring road section which wasn't built. After I got to the M8 i saw the underpass with the plaque. Didn't know what it was about so thanks for clearing that up. I went to the stone circle (i had seen it on google earth) but it was fenced off. There's a lot of history when you take time to look but so much lost.
What was that in the underpass? 😮
Just some random guy changing his trousers. I didnt get any closer.
The members of the Greenview Photography Club are really enjoying your excellent videos. We have learnt so much about our home town delivered with real Glasgow style and humour. (Donation to follow via one of our members).
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Great information, David. we are always learning..
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Both my Grandad and Dad was working that night as the part of the city's lamplighters. My Dad said there was an argument bc the firemen wanted the street lamps turned off.
As always, I'm happy to see a regular installment from The Resident Historian. This one was very informative and had a wee bit on a former Maryhill resident.
A thirty year old cat!!
Not quite. There is either a mistake on the plaque or the true age of her was not known when she first appeared and they guessed a year for when she was born.
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Interesting that in 1777 Newcastle had the greatest flood. Early climate change ? Great videos, my Dad was from Partick. Born in 1919. He was prisoner of war in Poland for 4 years during ww2, when he came back my grandparents had moved to Newcastle.
What POW camp was he in my uncle my fathers brother was captured at st valery 1940 he spent 5 years as a prisoner in Poland cheers
Thanks
Read the monument to the firemen killed in the line of duty at the Necropolis, so touching 😢. Also saw the monument to St Rollox Chemical Works founder Charles Tennant (think he had too much of Hugh Tennents’ produce 🤣) Looking on Google Earth there used to be a plaque below the Monks face on High St, can’t read it tho
Thanks to your comment I found a photo of the Monks Face Plaque on wiki. Shame it seems to have fallen down and not replaced so far. upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Blackfriars_Memorial_-_geograph.org.uk_-_939922.jpg
We had a sunny day in June? Must have missed it.
One of the best yet big man
Another cracker thanks but are we really expected to believe that Sister Smudge lived from 1970 till 2000! A thirty year old cat would be pretty remarkable!
Burns flung out the sarry heid? I thought the only way you got flung out of there was in a rolled-up carpet,into the Clyde! 😆. (The firemen are in heaven. No one should die at their work 😢) good episode. Amazing to think of the Clyde that high! Plaques hidden in plain sight
The statues in the Gorbals are being repaired, they will return.
"Smudge was a Union cat..." Whee! Another excellent video----thank you.
She was more than a hero, she was a union cat
The "Cuddies" refer to the fact that horses use to be kept in that area along with a slaughterhouse that killed them.
You'll sure get future archaeologists very mad (or at least very confused) when they'll find out that your stone circle was built in the 20th century ! 😄
Be helpful to know what locations we are looking at🤷🏼♀️
Follow the link to Rewoundandfou d.com and all the locations are there.
our baby boy is named smudge, wee bit of family history, bless a good long life, you made our day thans bt