When Glasgow was part of the dancehall and big band era

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GLASGOW in the dancehall era was an exciting place.

Times Past regular reader Dan Harris can remember what it was like in the 50s, when the city was full of ballrooms.

He adds: “American bands like Glenn Miller, Harry James, and the Dorsey brothers were jumping off the shelves.

 

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