It was back to school 1953-style for these children pictured taking part in a lesson. Is this Nancy showing off her new dress? At least it looks as though Arlene could stay seated with her sore leg, second right.
THIS image taken in 1975 shows the Theatre Royal in Glasgow which, like many aged but much-admired buildings is in need of repairs from time to time.
However, once in a while major work is needed and when rot was found in the roof timbers, the management set about the repairs with the audience in mind.
The repair rescue squad stepped in after the season ended in the summer, and everything was completed in time for its re-opening on September, with Alan Ayckbourn’s The Norman Conquests.
Theatregoers suffered no inconvenience at all and bosses took advantage of the scaffolding that had to be there anyway to complete Phase II of their development plan.
The work was topped off by the replacement of the slates above the stage and auditorium in an operation that cost £160,000.
Some of the cash came courtesy of grants from Historic Buildings Council and Glasgow District Council conservation section.
Once replaced the roof and timbers were expected to last 100 years and the theatre was insured for £15million.
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