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I visited Glasgow this weekend 30th September 2018 , taking in a Kylie Minogue concert at the SSE Hydro on the Sunday evening and spending many hours walking through the city.
Walking the streets down at the Trongate on Tuesday the 2nd I I passed a sign stating "Police Museum" , I had never seen it before though probably because I am always looking up at the architecture on the fine buildings surrounding the area .
I decided to visit, wow, I loved it, staffed by two ex police officers, now volunteers, very knowledgeable on all the items archived and on display.
I highly recommend a visit if you are in Glasgow , I enjoyed my hour or so that I visited , posting some of the photos I captured during my time there , it really was an excellent unplanned hour that educated me and gave an insight into a Glasgow from times gone by .
THE GLASGOW POLICE MUSEUM IS SITUATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR
AT 30 BELL SREET, MERCHANT CITY, GLASGOW G1 1LG
Glasgow Police Museum
Police museum eddie-and-alistair
Hiding in plain sight in Merchant City, tucked away on the first floor of a building above a fancy restaurant, the Glasgow Police Museum is a veritable treasure trove of historic artifacts from the UK's oldest police force. In this feature, we take a tour of this cave of policing wonders under the knowledgeable care of curators Alastair and Eddie, and see what changes the years have brought in the tools of the trade used by Scotland's finest.
"It's been sixteen years since we opened," Eddie says. "We do a couple of days a week. We’re volunteers, and the museum's set up by the Glasgow Heritage Society, which was started in 1999. In 2002, we opened the museum, and we get between nine and ten thousand visitors a year, so that’s about 160 thousand people since the time we opened. The staff are all volunteers, all retired officers apart from a few exceptions, and it’s very successful."
"The police went from using a top hat to the helmet, to different styles of helmets," Alastair tells me as we go into the museum's gallery and are greeted with an array of glass cases. “In 1912, there were these helmets with the shiny metal badge, but the officers didn’t like them, because at night it reflected the light, so what they did was give them a black badge and black buttons on their greatcoats so they wouldn’t be so visible to suspects. Now today, stealth isn't so much of a priority, and they have the bright yellow high vis jackets."
"Getting restraints on a suspect back in the day was a two man job," I'm told as we stop to admire a selection of what look like manacles. “The handcuffs here are designed like a tourniquet and called Snitchers; you put it round the wrists, the cop on the other side did the same, and you walked the suspect into the office. The metal one there is an early version of the one we use today."
In the next case are an assortment of elegantly painted Billy clubs. "These were the early batons," Alastair explains. "We have a George the 4th model, used from 1820 to 1830, William the 4th from 1830 to 1837, and an early Victorian one 1837."
“In the Second World War, obviously there were bombings in Glasgow and Clydebank," Alastair continues, indicating what looks like an early biohazard getup, “so policemen had to carry a helmet and gas mask. The lamps they carried had a screen on the front to stop it shining upwards and being visible to German planes. Although I’ve always wondered why they bothered, as there’s a big shiny river running through the middle of the city."
The next point of interest is a display cabinet with a selection of communication gear. "Communication went from the wooden clappers, to the whistle, to the police box," Alastair informs me, "even though we all had whistles right up to the 1970s, probably longer. Even as an inspector in 1989, I still had a whistle. This radio here is dated to 1936. It’s a receive only set, the idea being you receive the call, and once you’re finished dealing with it, you went to the police box and phoned in the result. It wasn’t until after the start of the Second World War that the RAF perfected the two way radio, and then police managed to get them during the war. Up until the 1950s, if you joined the traffic department you had to learn the Morse code, which was still in use at that time."
Now we come to the guns. "The Martini International .22 Rifle here was carried on duty by Superintendent Alistair Petrie in Holyrood Crescent on 15 July 1969," Alastair explains. "An armed man, James Griffiths, was firing from the attic flat at 14 Holyrood Crescent, Glasgow. As there were no rifle marksmen in Glasgow Police at that time, the Glasgow Police Rifle Club members, with small calibre rifles, were called out to try to contain Griffiths in the flat at Holyrood Crescent, but he escaped over the rooftops. Griffiths was eventually cornered at 26 Kay Street, where Ch. Supt. Calum Finlayson shot him dead. The Enfield Pattern percussion pistol," he continues, indicating an antique sidearm of the sort Captain Jack Sparrow might be seen sporting, "was used by Glasgow Police in the 1850-60 period. The pistols were kept at the police office and issued only as required when police officers and detectives expected that the criminals they were going to arrest were armed. The pistol is marked ‘Glasgow Police’ and has an inventory number on the trigger-guard."
"We had Britain’s first police dogs too in Glasgow," Alastair says with no little amount of pride. "They were Airedales with Collie and Retrievers bred into them. Collies for the brains, Retriever for the sense of smell, and the Airedale was a big strong terrier dog that was easily bored, always liked to be active. That was why Major Richardson, an army dog breeder, selected that breed for the police. Glasgow bought four of them, two for Maryhill and two for the Queens Park area."
Before the days of modern police badges, Alastair explains, "A detective’s tip staff was his identity which he carried in his pocket. The policemen at the time carried their baton with the handle in the middle, they walked down the street and people could see they were policemen, because in that time the uniform was quite civilian in appearance. Obviously detectives couldn’t do that as they’d give the game away, so they carried a miniature in their pocket which they could show if asked to identify themselves."
"The Glasgow Police Museum is based on the city of Glasgow Police, which was Britain’s first police force," Alastair tells me. "We’re all told at school that Robert Peel created the police in 1829 in London, but Glasgow had a police force fifty years before in 1779, and it was formalised by the Glasgow Police Act which was signed by King George III in 1800, when Robert Peel was a twelve year old school boy. There were actually eighteen police forces in the UK before Peele’s police, so where they got the idea his was first I’ve no idea."
The Glasgow Police Museum illustrates the history of the Glasgow Police 1779 - 1975, through artifacts, stories and images. Its International Room has uniforms and insignia from EVERY country in the World.
The brilliant 'Sillitoe Tartan' black and white dicing on the staircase leads you up and into this museum HQ.
Uniformed police from Glasgow's past stand proudly on patrol . Then photos, medals and documents tell stories of individual bravery and even sacrifice ensuring these officers remain eternally 'on the beat' in their home city.
Notorious criminals they brought to justice are not forgotten.You can even view the fingerprint sheet of an infamous Scottish mass murderer. Who indeed ? Just find the evidence.
The International Exhibition shows 'world policing' at its best . The French and Italian uniforms are so stylish of course. There's even a badge from the famous Cairo Antiquities Police Department ..
No Bells or Whistles here. None Needed. Just superb staff who being ex 'force' are really on the case. Kids will love this. Adults equally so.
I was in here for ages. Must have been reading too many Inspector Rebus books .
Anyway, the facts you are given here are so much more exciting than fiction.
Open everyday. Free entrance but a small donation is suggested to fund upkeep.
The Glasgow Police Historical Exhibition contains artefacts and text boards which provide a historical insight into the people, events and other factors which contributed to the founding, development
and progress of Britain's first Police force, the
City of Glasgow Police from 1779-1975.
The International Police Exhibition in the museum
illustrates the spread of policing throughout the World. Over 2000 items of insignia, headgear and uniforms from every country in the World are on display.
Entry to the museum is FREE and if you enjoyed your visit and wish to make a donation towards the upkeep of the museum, this would be appreciated.
The Glasgow Police Museum is the museum of Britain’s first police force, from 1800 to 1975.
The exhibits in the Glasgow Police Historical Exhibition provide a historical insight into the people, events and other factors which contributed to the founding, development and progress of Britain's first Police force, the City of Glasgow Police from 1779 - 1975.
The International Police Exhibition in the museum illustrates the spread of policing throughout the world. More than 2,000 items of insignia, headgear and uniforms from all corners of the globe are on display.
on me:
three button jacket and vest, vintage, from isidore's in seattle
rei faux-hartts
akubra western hat, got it at the draft horse auction this year
frye boots
white shirt, and can't remember which tie
on anabee:
red satin dress, probably from zanzibar
pink wool hoodie sweater
purple flowered smartwool tights
horsey rain boots
Before and After video available here www.flickr.com/photos/204studios/5878023704/
“You're silly uncle mike” the words my 3 year old nephew said to me as he looked and pointed at me in my glam rocker getup. Kids have no filter and just say what ever is on their mind. He wasn’t lying that I was “silly”. I felt ridiculous with with a long flowing wig on, pants that had fit in the past (past being the key word), boots and various piercing. It was even suggested that I put some eye liner on (this person, who still shakes his head every time I conjure up a new character!). I figured, why not go all the way and make this character as real as possible! When I asked Joyce to apply it she got a face wide grin! The process was like torture, Similar to putting contacts in! My eyes wouldn’t stay open and at one point I even got nauseous, yes were still talking about eye liner. I can cut myself, fall, bruise, scrape and burn myself and not flinch but put some eyeliner on and I act like a winy flinching baby. Suffice to say, we were both laughing!
I had to go in and out of the house several times to get everything I needed ready. Each time I was reminded that I looked silly. Not to mention that I shaved all my facial hair from my nose down off last night. Now I really look weird, and I thought it looked strange when I trimmed my 6 month long beard. This was drastic and sudden. I’ve not shaved bare for over 2 years.
Well, all glammed up and sweating I snap 15 shots of myself, a glove and a guitar. It was fun for the 5 minutes it took to shoot, but once it was done it was time to return to the regular Michael. The eye liner was starting to burn my eyes, the pants were tight and hot and the hair was making my head sweat and itch! I don’t know how musicians do it?
Ok, side note. Its now 4:49am and Joyce and I just finished our second game out of 5 in scrabble (analog). She beat me by 69 points making the score 1 to 1. She is sitting here with an ear to ear smile. My blood is boiling and I have heart burn. I don’t take losing well! Especially when someones sits right in front of me gloating with their eyes. I swear I'm going to eat all her candy and leave the wrappers everywhere.
Ok, back to the photo... I didn’t set out to have such an epic edit again but shit just happens. I started out with the usual tweaks and it quickly became evident that I was going to extra mile with this one. It was just fun! I wanted a rock star rock band feel to it. The title came from Joyce’s addiction to Rock Band and Guitar Hero. It just fit perfect with the image. I got a little inspiration from the titling style from old Mega Death Albums. This has to be the most elaborate character yet! I’m not sure if I will bring him out again unless I’m up north in the dead of winter. Its just too hot in South Florida to be dressing like that. I think I'll get into better shape if I ever bust the glam rocker out again.
The hardest part of the whole image was getting the styling of the title right. I’m still not 100% happy with it but I couldn’t spend all night on that small of a part. I still had promised Joyce I’d play scrabble. She is very patient and waits for me to finish. Half the time she can’t even see the edits I make. I’m very particular and often zoom in to pixel level and edit. It really makes little difference when viewing online. However, if blown up to poster size the small details would be visible and with that all laziness and mistakes would show through as well, and I just can’t have that!
Well, thats about it. Joyce is hanging over my shoulder and it's making me feel strange. I’ll be calling it a night. I have a lot of work to do this week. Ghouls Gone wild shoot is only 13 days away!
I need a name for this character. Help me pick a name.
Lighting:
AB800 Med Gridded Softbox At both 10:00 and 2:00. 3/4 power
AB800 Beauty Dish Boomed overhead. 1/4 power
Triggered via Cyber Syncs
The morning was replete with short bursts of rain. Despite of that, the race still had plenty of those that dressed up just for fun as well as those that dressed up for something very meaningful. Here are a few favorites. Enjoy!
Arthur robbed a pharmacy lab. In his cluemaster getup. All that sobbing about givng up crime, being sorry, wanting to be a real father...lies. I really don't know why I'm even angry. I saw this coming more than anyone here. I still can't believe Bruce actually believe him, of all people...and speaking of, I've been in the cave for hours here and there's no sign of him, Tim, or Jackie. I couldn't reach them through comm. link either. I was starting to get worried until I heard the blast doors of the cave's garage open. Where have they been?
"...well, that was pointless. We sat around the gardens for I dunno how long, and all we succeeded in was scaring the crap outta a groundskeeper."
"And again, there was nothing worth stealing at the gardens. Why would Arthur go anywhere near it?"
"I dunno. You think he's graduated to flat out screwing with us, Bruce?"
"Either that or he's gotten very creative with his clues."
"He wouldn't know creative if it smashed his face in."
"Steph?.."
"See? He was lying to you. He doesn't care about making anything right! he was always a scumbag. Where have you guys been anyway?"
"Steph, why are you so angry?..."
"Stay quiet, Jackie. We were investigating the Martha Wayne Botanical gardens. The clue your father left at Thompkins pharmaceuticals. Pointed us there?"
"And you didn't tell me? Why?"
"Because you're not going to be a part of this investigation."
"What?! Why?!"
"Stephanie, you're far to blinded by your own resentment. Aren't you asking any questions to why your father is even back to crime?"
"Because he can't stay away! You can't take me off this, Bruce! This is personal!"
"That's exactly why you're not on."
"You can't do this, bruce. That scumbag need to be in Blackgate for the rest of his life!"
"No, he doesn't. Stephanie, you're smarter than this, use your head. Why would he take so much effort to set things right and just jump back into crime? And why would he attack a Pharmaceutical lab?"
"There's alot of money in drugs! Money's all that's ever mattered to him!"
"He didn't steal medication. he stole a volatile Growth hormone called cerestone. And then there's the clue he left us. It lead us to a dead end. He doesn't work that way."
"It's not the first time he's dropped the stupid clues! Remember how we first met!?"
"Yes. You were very angry. just like you are now. We need to help Arthur, Stephanie. You acting like this won't get us anywhere near him to start."
"The only thing he needs to be helped with in into a cell, and I'm gonna put him there. With or without you!"
"No you--Stephanie, get back here! That's an order!!"
I don't listen. I just put my hood up, get on my bike, and head off to the only person I can trust now. Arthur needs to be put away for good, and if you want something done right...
BOX DATE: 2006
MANUFACTURER: Mattel
VARIATIONS: Blonde; Hispanic; African American
PERSONAL FUN FACT: I knew right away that my first getup was marketed on a 2006 ballerina themed Barbie doll. I found this outfit in a ziploc of Barbie clothes I purchased at my local flea market in 2017. One of the first post 2005 outfits I ever acquired was the teal/blue version of this outfit (I have no recollection of where it came from as I've had it so long). Sure enough, my gut instinct proved to be correct, and it turns out that this ballet outfit was sold on the blonde doll from this line. These ballerina costumes are really small--I'm pretty sure they'd only fit the "hobbit" mold Barbie dolls. I cannot imagine them possibly fitting over the 1999 mold dolls, as their frames are so much longer and leaner. As a kid, I have a feeling that Colleen and I would have assumed that these outfits were marketed for Stacie or Skipper dolls since they are so small! The outfit in the picture, as well as the slippers and crown, with my doll who was part of the "Labor Day Ladies Lot" of 2019.
Please tell me what you think...positive or negative. I felt pretty comfortable in this cute sexy getup!
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The connection of Zen with tea is proverbial. The tea-ceremony was a development of the Zen ritual. The name of Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism, is also intimately associated with the history of tea. It is written in the Chinese school manual concerning the origin of habits and customs that the ceremony of offering tea to a guest began with Kwanyin, a well-known disciple of Lao Tzu, who first at the gate of the Han Pass presented to the "Old Philosopher" a cup of the golden elixir. Tea, as confirming the early use of the beverage by the Taoists. Our interest in Taoism and Zen here lies mainly in those ideas regarding life and art which are so embodied in what we call Teaism.
Please tell me what you think...positive or negative. I felt pretty comfortable in this cute sexy getup!
Iris would be a pretty fly snowboarder if she weren’t so.. busy
Maybe she should take up hockey, you get to hit a lot more things in that sport.
Iris is featured in Damnsol, a comic series written by Ian King and illustrated by Justin Pyne.
Oh dammit. I just now realized that Day 2 is always a theme day. Oops.
So Kurt and I have been married for eleven years, though he's been on deployment more than half that time. But on weekends, when we get to sleep in together, I'll tend to wake up ahead of him and then bounce around like a little kid to wake him up. Sometimes it involves propping up his eyeballs! Every time I do it, I tell him, "Look! We got married! It's like a sleepover EVERY SINGLE NIGHT!"
Bahaha. He loves me. He really does.