Bridgeton Collection

Glasgow Tram number 26 to Scotstoun via Bridgeton Cross
Glasgow Tram number 26 from Burnside to Scotstoun/Dalmuir via Bridgeton Cross - the stop at Springfield Road. The service was introduced on 15 August 1943. Date: circa 1944

Glasgow Bridgeton Cross early 1900s

Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow early 1900's

Advert, John Brown & Son, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for John Brown & Son, Weaving Factory with Jacquard harness looms, French Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Argyll Motor Cars, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

New Members of the House of Commons (engraving)
1614426 New Members of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the House of Commons)

Glasgow G40 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Glasgow G40 3

Glasgow G40 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Glasgow G40 1

NEW JERSEY, 1936. View of Seabrook Farms between Bridgeton and Vineland, New Jersey. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, 1936

HINE: GLASS BLOWERS, 1909. Men working the night shift at the Cumberland Glass Works in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1909

A dance in the recreation tent at a Farm Security Administration workers camp in Bridgeton, New Jersey
NEW JERSEY: DANCE, 1942. A dance in the recreation tent at a Farm Security Administration workers camp in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Photograph by John Collier, June 1942

A Red Cross nurse with a new Model T Ford, in Bridgeton, Massachusetts. Photograph, 1916
RED CROSS: NURSE & CAR, 1916. A Red Cross nurse with a new Model T Ford, in Bridgeton, Massachusetts. Photograph, 1916

South Jersey Institute. (For the education of both sexes). B

Italian day laborer with basket of beans she has just picked. Seabrook Farms, Bridgeton, New Jersey. Date 1941 May

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"Bridgeton: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where Glasgow's Bridgeton Cross was bustling with life. The iconic Glasgow Tram number 26 would take you on a journey through this vibrant neighborhood, all the way to Scotstoun via Bridgeton Cross. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds Cross, as captured in photographs from that era. Advertisements for John Brown & Son and Argyll Motor Cars adorn shop windows, showcasing the thriving business scene of Glasgow, Scotland. Intriguing engravings introduce us to members of both the New Parliament and House of Commons during this period - a testament to Bridgeton's political significance. Maps of Glasgow G40 3 and G40 1 reveal how these areas have evolved over time, offering a glimpse into their transformation throughout history. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies another Bridgeton - not in Scotland but nestled between Vineland and New Jersey. In 1936, Seabrook Farms stood proudly amidst its picturesque surroundings. Meanwhile, Cumberland Glass Works employed dedicated glass blowers who worked tirelessly during night shifts in Bridgeton back in 1909. Fast forward to June 1942 when Farm Security Administration workers found solace at a recreation tent dance held at a camp located in Bridgeton, New Jersey. This heartwarming photograph by John Collier captures moments of joy amid challenging times. Bridging continents and eras alike, these glimpses into different facets of various Bridgtons paint an intriguing picture of their unique histories. From bustling streetscapes to political landscapes and industrial endeavors – each story adds depth to our understanding of these diverse communities named "Bridgeton.