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james73 · Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 7:27 pm Post subject: Water Towers

Western Cleddens Road, Bishopbriggs

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Nice thread.

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kev · Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:16 pm Post subject:

There was a massive one in Springburn park which was demolished in 1978

the outline of it is still there...

the old cricket pavilion came down later..

cybers · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:03 am Post subject:

Cranhill..

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Alex Glass · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:25 pm Post subject:

Good to see someone has statred a thread on this topic. I am sure that it will go on and on.
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james73 · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:57 pm Post subject:

Towers to be bathed in light (Evening Times)

GLASGOW'S skyline is set for transformation with two iconic water towers
being prepared for illumination.

The Craigend and Garthamlock water towers will be lit up like giant beacons
to mark the start of a five-day festival of the East End's history and heritage.

The towers, which were originally built to supply Glasgow with water from Loch
Katrine, will be bathed in light at 7.30pm a week tomorrow for the Discover
Festival. It boasts an exciting programme of performances, events and tours
across the East End, to encourage people to re-discover the amazing buildings
and history on their doorstep.

Bailie Catherine McMaster, chairwoman of Baillieston, Shettleston and Greater
Easterhouse Community Planning Board said: "The re-lighting of the Garthamlock
and Craigend community landmarks is a fitting way to mark the launch of Discover.
I would encourage people from across the city to get involved - I want people
to be adventurous and nosey during this weekend."

Discover takes place from September 16 to 20 as part of Doors Open Day,
Glasgow's Built Heritage Festival which allows visitors into more than 140 buildings
in the city this month.

This year more venues in Glasgow's East End will be participating than ever,
providing visitors with access to some of the area's hidden gems. One tour
takes in more than 60 listed monuments in Bridgeton and Calton, while another
event reveals a brief history of the 19th century weavers and mills in the East End.

There's also going to be a look at artist Andy Scott's public artworks, including
the Easter-house Phoenix. The story of Glasgow and its people from 1750 to
present is to be told at the People's Palace and Winter Gardens.

Free shuttle buses will run from George Square to Provan Hall every hour during
the festival and hop on/off community buses will then take visitors on a tour of
east Glasgow. Discover has been developed through a partnership with Glasgow
Community Planning, Glasgow City Council, City Building, Culture & Sport Glasgow,
Glasgow East Regeneration Agency, Glasgow Housing Association, Platform
and a range of local partners.

For full details and how to book log on to www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com

Further information is also available from www.platform-online.co.uk and
www.engageme.org.uk

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Jock58 · Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:54 pm Post subject:

Hi All

Anyone get a good shot of the Priesthill tower before it was demolished?
I have seen a few distance shots on UG but cant remember a closer view.

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carsee · Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:55 am Post subject:

Nice to see they are lighting up the towers again I live not far from them and used to like seeing them lit up.

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Pollok Water Tower in Stirling Maxwell Forest Park.

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