Glasgow: The Tinderbox City

Glasgow, the tinderbox city. But how did the city gain this reputation? Jennifer Reach looks back on two of the biggest disasters the city has ever seen: the Cheapside Street fire on 28th March 1960, and the James Watt Street disaster on 18th November 1968. Speaking to the firemen who were there on the day and the families of those who lost loved ones, the People's History Show discover how Glasgow became known as the tinderbox city. 💻📱 Follow us on our social media channels: Facebook:   / wearestv   Twitter:   / wearestv   Instagram:   / wearestv   TikTok:   / wearestv   #glasgow #glasgowhistory