Glasgow's story goes online

The website features thousands of Glasgow-related images

A consortium formed by Glasgow's leading museums, libraries and archives is set to bring a new asset to the city.

A new website has been launched to bring the history of Glasgow alive on the internet.

TheGlasgowStory.com is lavishly illustrated with thousands of captioned photographs, paintings, posters and drawings from the rich collections held in Glasgow's museums, libraries, archives and Universities.

Those behind it believe it will to allow people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and research the story of their city.

Professor Arthur Allison, project director at the University of Glasgow said, "TheGlasgowStory is not a static online catalogue nor a musty academic history of the city.

"It is a free dynamic website that allows users to pursue their own personal investigations and set their own research agendas.

"The material is presented in a way that will appeal to a wide range of people and interests, from those engaged in factual research to others seeking an enjoyable trip down memory lane."

'Sophisticated facilities'

A framework of historical essays by well-known journalists, local historians and academics is provided for reference, with advice on locating textbooks and other sources of specialist further reading.

Professor Allison added: "The sophisticated research facilities provided on the site make it simple to find a vast range of captioned images discussing and illustrating Glasgow people, places and all aspects of the city's social, cultural, sporting and political history."

In addition, the MyGlasgowStory feature will enable budding local historians to research, write and publish on the website their own stories of their families, churches, pubs; clubs, schools, streets, and other subjects.