The Queen & Prince Philip visit Govan, 1975

My Mother took this cine film of the Queen and Prince Philip visiting the Govan area of Glasgow in 1975. She can't remember why they were there, no doubt something needed opened.

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• queen
• govan
• glasgow
• scotland
• 1975
• 8mm
• film

[fatweegee]

does look like the rivvy - but i'm sure that happened 77 to coincide with her visit for jubilee

[donaldwh]

@fatweegee, it was definately 1975

[StegfaeGovan]

I think it was when the Riverside Housing scheme was opened the white houses in the background - i kind of remember it as I was 3 at the time. great video!

[Gimmer3]

@Gimmer3

Thank you. I hope to visit some day soon. I came over but before I knew where my family came from so I did not visit Glasgow or any of the areas around it.

[travallar]

@Gimmer3 you came fae gud stock!

[Gimmer3]

My ancestors came from Govan

[darryl211192]

I think the queen was in Govan to open the riverside walkway - theres a plaque there. Govan looks so clean and bright in this clip, not anymore, but its improving.