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Fob1971 Collection

"Fob1971: A Glimpse into the Face of Britain in 1971" Step back in time to the shipbuilding city of Glasgow, Scotland on March 6th, 1971

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Shipbuilding, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Shipbuilding, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: British Steelworks of Ebbw Vale, Wales, 11th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

British Steelworks of Ebbw Vale, Wales, 11th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Children playing at Penton Junior School, Islington, North London, 11th March 1971

Children playing at Penton Junior School, Islington, North London, 11th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Rangers 1-0 Aberdeen, Scottish FA Cup match, Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971

Rangers 1-0 Aberdeen, Scottish FA Cup match, Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature. Litter on terraces after match

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Townsend Public Wash House, with children standing outside

Townsend Public Wash House, with children standing outside. Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Children, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Children, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Tower Block, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Tower Block, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Derelict Building, Rottenrow, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971

Derelict Building, Rottenrow, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature. William Brownlie Joiner

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Shipbuilding Yard, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Shipbuilding Yard, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Derelict Housing, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Derelict Housing, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Ebbw Vale, Wales. Sea angler tries his luck off the mumbles of Ebbw Vale, 11th March 1971

Ebbw Vale, Wales. Sea angler tries his luck off the mumbles of Ebbw Vale, 11th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Ebbw Vale, Wales. Welsh steelworker makes his way home from the British Steelworks of

Ebbw Vale, Wales. Welsh steelworker makes his way home from the British Steelworks of Ebbw Vale, 11th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Spring Daffodils bloom on the village green at Kingswinford, Staffordshire, West Midlands

Spring Daffodils bloom on the village green at Kingswinford, Staffordshire, West Midlands, 11th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Ebbw Vale, Wales. Horses graze on the hillside with the British Steelworks of Ebbw Vale

Ebbw Vale, Wales. Horses graze on the hillside with the British Steelworks of Ebbw Vale in the background, Blaenau Gwent, 11th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Longboats moored at Canal Street Basin, in the heart of the City of Birmingham

Longboats moored at Canal Street Basin, in the heart of the City of Birmingham. 10th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Housing, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Housing, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Jewish Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Jewish Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Peking Chinese Restaurant Sign, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971

Peking Chinese Restaurant Sign, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature. Delicious Chinese Hot Meals To Carry Out

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Rangers 1-0 Aberdeen, Scottish FA Cup match, Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971

Rangers 1-0 Aberdeen, Scottish FA Cup match, Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature. St John Ambulance Volunteers watch the match

Background imageFob1971 Collection: Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature



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"Fob1971: A Glimpse into the Face of Britain in 1971" Step back in time to the shipbuilding city of Glasgow, Scotland on March 6th, 1971. Fob1971 takes us on a journey through the bustling shipbuilding yard that once defined this vibrant Scottish town. The clangs and echoes of hardworking men fill the air as they construct magnificent vessels that would sail across oceans. Meanwhile, in Penton Junior School, Islington, North London on March 11th, children are immersed in innocent play. Their laughter and joy reverberate through the walls as they enjoy their carefree days at school. Just outside Townsend Public Wash House stands a group of children eagerly awaiting their turn for cleanliness. This communal space not only served as a place to wash clothes but also acted as a meeting point for neighbors and friends. Back to Glasgow we go; young faces filled with hope and dreams grace our screens again on March 6th. These children represent the future generation of Scotland's largest city - full of potential waiting to be unleashed. A towering block looms over Glasgow's skyline - an emblematic structure representing urban life during this era. Its concrete walls house countless stories within its confines; tales woven by families who called these buildings home. Venturing further into Rottenrow district reveals derelict buildings left abandoned amidst changing times. Once thriving structures now stand silently witnessing the passage of time - remnants from another era reminding us how cities evolve over decades. Traveling southwards to Ebbw Vale, Wales on March 11th brings us face-to-face with British steelworks workers making their way home after long hours spent laboring at one of Britain's key industries. Their resilience shines through despite facing challenges inherent in such demanding work environments. But it's not all work and no play. Even amidst industrial landscapes like Ebbw Vale, there is room for leisure.