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Govan fair 2008
The Govan Fair is Glasgows oldest Procession and was started by the Govan Weavers in 1756. Today it is organised by the Govan Fair Association.

January Reshuffle 2008
The Reshuffle event which happens periodically is one such idea that attempts to mix the idea of enjoyment of local space and place, such as community centres with some discussion and workshops in the mix about housing environment and such like.
Reshuffle video
May Reshuffle who was there. Pearce Institute Govan Glasgow
Pollok Free State
GalGael re-visits the Pollock Free State on the anniversary of Colin's birthday and the GalGael trust's 10th year

Galgael at the River Festival
You don't stand and watch when Galgael are around. You make something

Tyranny of Waste
Buildings in the "City of Style" There are seventy pictures here (and there are piles more) of random places around Glasgow. Most of them were taken in deserts awaiting the promise of development.

The old Granary
Meadowside granery
It once dominated the skyline on the Clyde at Meadowside Quay, making sure that the sun never shone on South Street. It was one of Europe's largest brick buildings. However, regeneration plans have dictated that this massive foreboding structure be demolished.H.G.
May Day march 2007
May Day has long been a celebration of working class movements and struggle. A radical history of international workers' day and how this can provide inspiration for today
The Common Good in Scotland
Scottish land reform researcher Andy Wightman explaining the basics of Common Good assets in Scotland. Common Good are land, buildings and artefacts that have been given to the people of a burgh or town as common property and for benefit of their common wellbeing.
The Disappearing "Toon"
Remnants of the working class end of town centre before gentrification.
Gal Gael
The launching of a Galgael built boat in Govan and the crowning of the Govan fair queen. (GF Started by the Govan weavers in 1756)
Selling the river
From a journey on a boat up the Clyde with a commentary from a developer on how the city will be reshaped
Vacant
Some past city remodeling
Details 3
Details of buildings
From: Report on A highway Plan for Glasgow 1965
The present highway plan for Glasgow hasn't changed one bit since 65. Same rhetoric in favour of the car. Kyoto? Who cares.
Galgael Beginnings.
The "A" frames go up for the first Boat hoose. The beginning of the Galgael trust. Empowering through history, craft, and belonging in Govan
Art work
Some of Bob's old artwork.
Cityscape 2
Buildings and more rooftops
  Eagle Night
Building types
Building types around the unplanned city
Cityscape
Glasgow rooftop pictures city centre
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