{"product_id":"last-tram-tae-auchenshuggle","title":"Last Tram tae Auchenshuggle!","description":"\u003c!-- Hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA nostalgic journey through Glasgow's golden age of tramways.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for Glasgow history lovers and transport enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWur full! Everybuddy haud ontae a strap or yer man!' \u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"520jIE\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"WQHoAn\"\u003eIt's the end of the line for Glasgow's famous clippie, Big Aggie MacDonald, as her beloved trams are destined for the big depot in the sky. \u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"Rc4LYf\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"GmL5sM\"\u003eLast Tram tae Auchenshuggle! is a trip down memory lane to 1962, with the Glasgow tram service about to come to an end. But Aggie wants to enjoy the last months on her beloved caurs, dishing out advice and patter with her razorsharp wit to the unwary: the outspoken clippie who was never outspoken! \u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"0IR7JL\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"tyHxTV\"\u003eBig Aggie's tram is pure theatre, and the clippie is something else when it comes to dealing with fare dodgers, drunks, wee nyaffs, cheeky weans and highfalutin' wummen. \u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"EjmYyh\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"wFG4Vd\"\u003e'Get aff! O-f-f, aff! Dae ye no' understaun' the Queen's English?'\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"9uUTcu\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"fEKblB\"\u003eThe historical realities of the Glasgow tramline are brought to life with Allan Morrison's hilarious patter. 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Allan Morrison's popular and distinctive Scottish joke and gift books are the perfect read for those wanting to bask in nostalgia or to just get lost in lively and captivating Scottish humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"HTQ5qW\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"0ocAez\"\u003eReaders of the book are indulging in a spot of nostalgia.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"IpAYyM\"\u003eTHE HERALD MAGAZINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"tRTcup\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"Y2naRA\"\u003eInspiration for the book came from a chance encounter he had while working as a volunteer driver for a local hospice. One day his passenger was a lady who told him about her colourful time as a conductress on the Glasgow buses. Her stories formed the basis for the heroine of his novels, Big Aggie MacDonald, who dishes out no-nonsense patter to fare dodgers, drunks and cheeky weans alike.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"FIAA2q\"\u003e THE HERALD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"DdZaaq\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"0VMoGd\"\u003eThere’s no darkness to Allan Morrison’s brand of nostalgia, needless to say: his past is uncomplicated, full of cheeky chippies on Glasgow’s trams were “people spoke to one another”, shared their sweeties and their stories.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"WrV6v8\"\u003eTHE HERALD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"EIGuYD\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"jZ15cJ\"\u003eMorrison peppers his reflections with some interesting facts – the middle classes complaining to newspapers about the behaviour of the “lower orders”, and the “no spitting” signs during a period when TB was a real threat, hint at possible darkness, but this is quickly dispelled. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"1Hhisl\"\u003eTHE HERALD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"JKdBNj\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"fk8NCs\"\u003eAllan’s book is selling well and featured at the recent ‘Aye Write’ Glasgow book festival, were he spoke to a packed audience about it.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"MPP4Dd\"\u003eGREENOCK TELEGRAPH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStories and memories of Glasgow's iconic tram network.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrates a beloved chapter of city life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sentimental tribute to Glasgow's transport heritage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALLAN MORRISON is a prolific author; his previous books include Last Tram tae Auchenshuggle! which combines three of his passions: humour, nostalgia and Glasgow. His media appearances include The One Show, Richard and Judy and The Fred McAulay Show. He is involved charity work, after-dinner speaking and is a member of his local Rotary club. Allan enjoys hill-walking, sport and travel. He and his wife live in the West of Scotland, and he is the proud grandfather of four grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luath Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 May 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 251 pages (Ebook edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781913025878\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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