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Played in Glasgow launched at Aye Write! festival

15 March 2010

Historic Scotland has teamed up with the Played in Britain book series and Glasgow City Council to produce an exciting new publication – Played in Glasgow. Written by Ged O’Brien, the book outlines the city’s sporting heritage, from the birth of association football and the impressive stadiums built there, once the largest in the world, to the sporting clubs and racetracks. The publication also examines the cultural impact of sport in the city and is backed up with historic photographs and maps, charting the main sporting sites.

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