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The Glasgow Almanac
An A-Z of the City and its People
By Stephen TerryThe contents of this book first appeared in the Glasgow Evening Times over the course of the last decade as 250-word vignettes on people, places and happenings. They are therefore concise and to the point and allow easy access to the history of Glasgow.
Arranged thematically The Glasgow Almanac covers the social history of the city from its earliest beginnings. The chapter headings are:
Architecture
Education
Entertainment
Food and Drink
Law and Crime
Medicine, Religion
Shipbuilding
Sport,
Trade
Transport
War and Death
At over 115,000 words this is one of the most comprehensive and affordable books yet written on all aspects of the city and its people. Arranged with a full index and careful cross-referencing of each entry, the book will be an essential companion tool for anyone requiring knowledge on the city, its people and its history.
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The most comprehensive A-Z on the city and its people yet published at this price.Ordering Information
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About Stephen Terry
Stephen Terry is a web journalist based in Lanarkshire. He has contributed articles on local history to the Glasgow newspapers for many years.Related Items
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