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Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society
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Here to connect with other family historians, genealogists, and people with a passion for Glasgow's past. Drop in to our Glasgow West End research centre or visit us online! Registered Scottish charity. gwsfhs.org.uk
Hear some of stories of those interred within the 37 acres of the cemetery, and their contributions which helped make Glasgow the industrial powerhouse she became which saw her known as the Second City of the Victorian Empire.

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August 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Maybe @chrismpaton.bsky.social‬ can add more (or correct me if I'm wrong)
July 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The building is Category B Listed, and the heraldic device is described as “Ornate heraldic corner piece above bank front at 1st floor, comprising lion and unicorn flanking shield, painted gilded.”
June 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Although the dark wooden panelling of the original bank has long disappeared, one of our members can remember being taken there by her mother, with the counter too high for the wee girl to see over.
June 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The 'royal' line of Faa often gentrified its name to Fall. More information on the gypsies of Kirk Yetholm can be found at blog.historicenvironment.scot/2022/10/the-...

[Post by Diana Burns, who also found this photo album!]
The Gypsy Kings and Queens of Kirk Yetholm - Historic Environment Scotland Blog
Explore the unique culture of the Kirk Yetholm Gypsies, who were granted privileges by James V to essentially self-govern.
blog.historicenvironment.scot
April 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM