We've had a trawl through the archives to show you how, Argyle Street, one of Glasgow's most popular shopping thoroughfares, has transformed down the generations.
And while the likes of Sauchiehall Street, Union Street and Buchanan Street have historically been home to a great selection of stores, Argyle Street has always been the bees knees down theAs you traipse down the bustling and characterful thoroughfare on a busy Saturday afternoon, it can be easy to forget its rich history and the shops that used to be hugely popular among shoppers.
Running for 2.1 miles, Argyle Street is Glasgow's equivalent to London's Oxford Street, and has provided Glaswegians with a never-ending selection of high street stores, from the early 1900s to present day. Stores such as Marks and Spencer have stood the test of time, but we'd like to pay tribute to the gone but not forgotten shops such as department store Lewis's , Robert Simpson & Sons, Dillons Book Store and Woolworths to name a few.
To celebrate the iconic retail hub, we've trawled through the archives to show you how one of Glasgow's most popular shopping streets has transformed over the years.DJ Tiger Tim Stevens aged 21 years old, is mobbed by fans as he attends the 21st birthday party of a dress store in Argyle Street Glasgow 22nd September 1974. Picture: Mirrorpix.Work on a new underground railway station meant Argyle Street was closed to traffic between Union Street and Stockwell Street in July 1976.
Coming to Shawlands, owners Gabriella and Riccardo are taking over the former Oscar's and That's Fritto on Kilmarnock Road and are excited to welcome people along this week.Sharleen Spiteri and her band are hitting the road with a massive new UK Arena show tour and they'll now be heading to Glasgow for two nights in Autumn next year.
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