Markets Department
- Reference:GB 243 D-MK
- Dates of Creation:1877 - 1969
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:4.50 Linear Metres (1 volume; 2 bundles)
Scope and Content
D-MK1 Bazaar papers, 1877 - 1904;
D-MK2 Estimates and other papers, 1900 - 1909;
D-MK3 Photographs, 1969
Administrative / Biographical History
The former Markets and Slaughterhouses Trust was consolidated with the council in 1895 (Glasgow Corporation and Police Act 1895). By 1914 the Markets Department was operating eight markets and three slaughterhouses. The department continued until 1975, when it transferred to Glasgow District Council. By then it was responsible only for a single abattoir in Bellgrove Street, a manure depot, a motor market (also in Bellgrove Street), the fish market (Bridgegate and East Clyde Street), the meat market in Graham Square and a recently built fruit market in Blochairn Road.
[Description taken from Scottish Archive Network]
Access Information
Open
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Other Finding Aids
Descriptive list available at Glasgow City Archives (some uncatalogued material).
Conditions Governing Use
Application for reproduction should be made to the Archivist.
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB243 procedures.
Accruals
No further accruals expected.
Related Material
Glasgow City Archives, F4, Markets and Slaughter-Houses Commission
Corporate Names