Playing in the backcourt middens was a right of passage for generations of tenement weans in Glasgow. Despite the muck, with a little imagination, the toppled bins could become anything from a shop to a ship, a fairytale castle to a Medieval fort.

These wee ones, in an un-named Glasgow backcourt, seem to be having fun. Even better, mum could keep an eye on their antics from the kitchen window, shouting down to them when it was time to come in for their tea.

--

If you are interested in purchasing one of our products but live outside of the UK please get in touch.

--

The Herald Picture Store is proud to present these images in their actual condition. We haven't manipulated these photographs and are proud of their character.

Please be aware that due to their age some images may show imperfections. This is as a result of the technology available at the time they were captured and/or scanned and saved for our records.