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"Journey through Time: A glimpse into the Gorbals area of Glasgow, 1948" In this captivating portrait

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Gorbals area of Glasgow; Two young boys walking along a street in 1948

Gorbals area of Glasgow; Two young boys walking along a street in 1948
31st January 1948: Two boys walking along a street in the run-down Gorbals area of Glasgow. The Gorbals tenements were built quickly and cheaply in the 1840s

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: A man walking through a backstreet of the Gorbals area of Glasgow

A man walking through a backstreet of the Gorbals area of Glasgow
31st January 1948: A man walking through a backstreet in the run-down Gorbals area of Glasgow. The Gorbals tenements were built quickly and cheaply in the 1840s

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Clock Inspection

Clock Inspection
1957: Mr King examining the clock face of Big Ben, in Clock Tower (the clock tower) of the Houses of Parliament, London. (Photo by Frank Martin/BIPs/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: New High-Rise

New High-Rise
circa 1960: A high-rise block of flats under construction in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. The tenements which had formerly occupied the site were among the worst slums in Britain

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Bannister On Bike

Bannister On Bike
14th July 1951: British athlete Roger Bannister cycling through Oxford. He later became the first athlete to run a mile in less than 4 minutes

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Cruise Ship

Cruise Ship
11th March 1957: A neon sign on the mast of a ship moored in Glasgow harbour encourages people to visit the citys hospitals for an X-ray

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Swimmers 1937

Swimmers 1937
17th July 1937: Master Lyon Blackwell celebrates his first birthday with an outing to the swimming baths with his father, in London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Sheep Track

Sheep Track
circa 1920: A shepherd follows his flock down a rocky track. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Art Collector

Art Collector
26th June 1948: A 90 year old collector, Joseph Granger, with some of his paintings which he has been collecting for fifteen years

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Hard Road

Hard Road
25th July 1953: An old mand trudges up a road, sack on his back. One of a band of nomads whose homes are in the hedgerows and who live off the land seeking work as they find it

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: The Post Office

The Post Office
3rd September 1955: Two young boys outside a post office in Laxay on the island of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Jungle Warfare

Jungle Warfare
circa 1970: Rear view of a soldier wading waist-high through a river during combat in the Vietnam War. (Photo by Preston Moore/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Burns At Horse Show

Burns At Horse Show
25th February 1913: British trade unionist John Burns watching the judging at the Shire Horse Show. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: North South Divide

North South Divide
10th February 1937: Arsenal goalkeeper George Swindin kicks the ball upfield during a match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, London. (Photo by A. Hudson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Bare Back Riders

Bare Back Riders
1st August 1938: Three young children on a roundabout at the Bank Holiday fair on Hampstead Heath, London. (Photo by John F. Stephenson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Broken Umbrella

Broken Umbrella
25th June 1935: Three little boys shelter from the sun under a battered umbrella during Londons summer heatwave. (Photo by E. Dean/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Fair Moves On

Fair Moves On
2nd August 1932: Workmen pushing a fairground lorry out of the mud at Hampstead, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Winning Post

Winning Post
22nd March 1920: A man painting the winning post for the Grand National at Aintree race course. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Church Haven

Church Haven
April 1952: An elderly man enters St Georges crypt in Leeds where he will be warm, can get a meal and maybe sleep the night. The cross above the door is illuminated all through the night

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Museum Goer

Museum Goer
29th May 1954: A man looks at a sculpture in a museum in Bristol. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7170 - The Best and Worst of British Cities 5: Bristol, Straight Faced City - pub

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Castle Combe

Castle Combe
3rd August 1946: A man walks towards the picturesque village of Castle Combe, Wiltshire. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4151- A Walk In The Heart Of England - pub

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Searching Car

Searching Car
2nd September 1950: A customs officer searching the boot of a car at Calais. Original Publication: Picture Post - Through The French Customs - pub

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Fighter Pilot

Fighter Pilot
28th June 1952: A US Airforce pilot stationed in Britain standing in a doorway with a sign above him reading Through These Portals Pass The Best Damn Fighter Pilots In The World

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Travelling Salesman

Travelling Salesman
12th September 1953: The lonely life of a travelling salesman, carrying his wares from shop to shop and from house to house in search of a customer

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Dray Man

Dray Man
circa 1850: A dray man rolling a barrel of beer. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Bullet Man

Bullet Man
circa 1940: A scene at an RAF Fighter Station, where Sparks waits, with a load of gun ammunition, for a fighter to return for re-arming. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Shoe Off

Shoe Off
1936: A scene from the Russian film, My iz Kronshtadta (We From Kronstadt) directed by Efim Dzigan and produced by Mosfilm. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Police Torch

Police Torch
1909: A policeman holding his torch, used as a method for the timing of motor cars. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Come And Fight

Come And Fight
1915: Two men read a recruiting poster in Fleet Street, London asking them to prove their courage and enlist. Two spy holes have the words, Can you look through

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Fashionable Footman

Fashionable Footman
1902: A front and back view of the dress garments worn by footmen: this consists of a coatee, Valentia Vest, matching trousers and top hat. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: A Street Artist

A Street Artist
circa 1959: A view of a narrow cobbled street in Prague, the capital of Czechoslovakia, being captured by an artist on his canvas. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Parking Regulations

Parking Regulations
16th December 1935: New road signs at Rochester indicate to the motorist which side of the street he can park on which date. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Lonely Walk; Seven Days Leave from Prison

Lonely Walk; Seven Days Leave from Prison
2nd May 1953: Nearing the end of a seven year sentence in Wakefield Gaol, Danny Hughes has been granted a weeks parole. Trusted to take responsibility for himself

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Eruption

Eruption
April 1958: Naturalist photographer, Charles Lagus filming for the BBC from the crater lip of Bromo, Javas most spectacular volcano as a cloud of volcano ash and smoke fill the sky

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Cunard Liner Chains

Cunard Liner Chains
27th April 1936: The lengthy chains of the Cunard Liner Aquitania are laid out in the bottom of the dry dock at Southampton while the liner is overhauled. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Invalid Elephant

Invalid Elephant
12th January 1954: A fourteen year old African elephant called Diskie recovers in a private, heated enclosure after being pushed into the eight-foot deep moat that surrounds the elephant paddock by

Background imagePortrait Male Back Collection: Combine Harvesting

Combine Harvesting
circa 1945: A combine harvester at work on a farm in Australia. (Photo by Spencer Arnold/Getty Images)


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"Journey through Time: A glimpse into the Gorbals area of Glasgow, 1948" In this captivating portrait, we are transported back to the vibrant streets of the Gorbals area in Glasgow. Two young boys stroll along a bustling street, their innocence contrasting with the gritty backdrop of post-war Scotland. A man walks purposefully through a narrow backstreet, his determined stride reflecting the resilience and determination that characterized this community during challenging times. The image captures a fleeting moment as Bannister effortlessly glides by on his bike, showcasing both skill and freedom amidst an urban landscape undergoing transformation. With meticulous precision, a gentleman inspects his pocket watch – perhaps symbolizing how time itself was scrutinized in an era marked by change and progress. The imposing presence of a new high-rise building looms over the scene; its construction emblematic of hope for better days ahead while also altering the skyline forever. As if from another world entirely, a majestic cruise ship sails past distant shores - offering dreams of faraway destinations and escape from everyday struggles. Echoes from years gone by reverberate as swimmers dive fearlessly into waters reminiscent of carefree summers in 1937 - reminding us that joy can be found even amidst adversity. A lone figure traverses a rugged sheep track etched into nature's canvas; embodying perseverance against all odds and finding solace within untamed beauty. An art collector carefully examines each stroke on an exquisite painting - revealing how culture thrived despite hardships faced by those who called these streets home. Navigating life's challenges is akin to walking down hard roads; yet it is here where strength is forged and character shaped – exemplified by those who persevered in this resilient community.