Architecturally, Glasgow has been referred to as the perfect example of a Victorian city, but behind the imposing facades, what was the reality of life there for its citizens? Over six weeks, explore how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in the Victorian period.  How did people deal with the everyday challenges of living in a city that was one of the most overcrowded in Europe, where disease and poverty were endemic?  What were their solutions to this life of struggle for many in Glasgow? Glaswegians are known for their strong sense of civic pride: the civil and religious leaders in the Victorian period laid the foundations of this. Did Glaswegians embrace the idea they were living in ‘the Second City of the Empire’? How did people react to some of great innovations of the day, including the railway, photography, the telegraph and bicycles? How did their campaigns for greater democracy and better working conditions impact Glasgow, as demonstrations, protests and even riots took place? Finally, what kind of evidence do we have to piece together Glasgow’s Victorian past and how does this challenge our ideas about what we already know about the city?