WHEN Glaswegian Norrie Wilson began running a website featuring old photographs of the city, he had no idea it would attract thousands of fans and lead to what looks like being a record-breaking exhibition.
Lost Glasgow – More than Memories only opened last week but is already close to surpassing the numbers attending any previous exhibition at Glasgow City Heritage Trust on Bell Street.
“On Saturday we had almost 200 people in what is not a huge space,” said Wilson. “It was mobbed and brilliant fun. To actually meet the folk that are the site’s fans and get a blether with them is magic.”
He believes the site and exhibition have taken off because Glaswegians are fascinated with their city.
“All our stories, great and small, are played out on and against the backdrop of Glasgow’s streets and architecture — that is the stage upon which our lives are lived,” he said. “And when we look at these pictures, we’re not looking at strangers; we are looking at our forebears, our families, our friends — we are looking at ourselves.
“The official histories are a wee bit dry and dusty but the real story of Glasgow is so much bigger and warmer.”
The exhibition is on until the end of August. For details go to www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/lostglasgow/
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