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Glasgow life revolved around the 'close' for many years. The 'close' is the building entrance and was the focal point of  life for everyone in the 'tenement'.

 Most people who lived in Glasgow tenements have fond memories of life there.

However, illness was commonplace and diseases like TB and meningitis were much more common than they were in rural areas. 

In fact, in the close shown above, two children from one family died of tubercular meningitis. 

As Glasgow grew, the City Fathers made some far sighted decisions to create large areas of parkland within the city. The city - known as 'The Dear Green Place' - has a park within easy reach of most city dwellers.

The park in the picture below, is Tollcross park, near to the tenement close shown in the picture on the left.

The baby in this picture became one of the victims of meningitis. Here she's enjoying a day out with some neighbours. She died on Christmas day 1950, a few months after this picture was taken.

Although there were hard times, most Glaswegians love their City and the park was the place to let your hair down.

One thing Glaswegians loved even more than the parks, was going to the seaside. Going 'Doon the Watter' was the most common holiday option.

For the more adventurous, there were trips abroad to Morcambe, Blackpool or The Isle of man

                .It was common for entire, extended families to head south together. Large 'kerry oots' were loaded in buses, trains and boats to ensure survival on the trip over the border.

 Such was the desire to enjoy the seaside, hot weather was not always essential.

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