Copper etching: Front page of The Scotsman, 22 October 1971 covering the Clarkston disaster
The Scotsman22 October 1971
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1 copper etching of the front page of The Scotsman newspaper, 22 October 1971, detailing the Clarkston disaster which had occurred the day before.
Title:
Copper etching: Front page of The Scotsman, 22 October 1971 covering the Clarkston disaster
Creator:
The Scotsman - 22 Oct 1971 - 22 Oct 1971
Date of work:
22 October 1971
Search dates:
01 Jan 1970 - 31 Dec 1979
Reference number:
3116
Level of description:
Item
Type of materials:
Graphic materials
Source:
Donation
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
Partial restrictioncopies for private use only
General notes:
On Thursday 21 October 1971 there was a gas explosion on Busby Road, Clarkston destroying 10 shop units and taking the lives of 22 people. It was by far the worst disaster in our local area within living memory.
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Language:
English
Record number:
11729593