Introduction

This is a nostalgic stroll down memory lane for those of us raised in Glasgow, Scotland, in the post-war era of the 1950s. I have tried to invoke the happy times many of us experienced, although there were tears of joy and sadness shed along the way (not necessarily by us, but most probably by our parents struggle to give us a decent upbringing).

I look back fondly on the many lifelong friends I made throughout my school years, many of whom are no longer with us, but who hold a special place in my memories.

I hope this book will give you an insight into the happy halcyon days of my youth.