This website 'Govan History' contains the lived experience of George Rountree and his life growing up in Govan, Glasgow, first in his book ‘A Govan Childhood – The 1930s’ and followed by his second book in this series, ‘In Peace and War’.  The books provide a vivid word picture of what it was like living in a Glasgow Tenement without the amenities we all take for granted in the 21st century, and the experiences of a young person leading up to and through the Second World War.

For health reasons George had to apply for redundancy in 1983 and since then has used the time writing about his experiences through word and picture with a collection of several thousand photographs amassed over his lifetime, and his work as Archivist for the Pollokshaws Heritage Group who meet most weeks and keep the history of their beloved Pollokshaws alive through various events. Anyone wishing to visit or make contact with the group should use the contact page on their website and details will be forwarded.

George is also the author of a number of other publications such as Old Pollokshaws (2002), Bygone Govan (2003), , Bygone Pollokshaws (2004) & Pollokshaws Through Time (2010) and is also editor of Pollokshaws: A Brief History, which is available on the Pollokshaws Heritage Group website.  Many of these publications are still in print and are available through various outlets including Amazon.

As you can imagine a lot of work has gone into the preparation of the two books available, which are offered Free to read on this site.  If you would like to make a donation to the support this Website and its continual development, this would be much appreciated.