THE first Clyde Tunnel, or Harbour Tunnel, was opened on July 15, 1895. It consisted of three tunnels, two for horse and cart traffic, and this, the pedestrian tunnel.
It stretched between Finnieston on the north bank and Mavisbank Quay on the south. Horses and their loads were lowered and raised from the tunnels using hydraulic lifts.
The pedestrian tunnel was closed on April 4, 1980. This tunnel is now used for access to the water main which feeds the whole of the south side of the city. In 1986, both the vehicular tunnels were filled in. The towers that housed the lift gear are the only reminder of this pioneering feat of engineering. Do these pictures bring back any memories, or have you any old photos you'd like to share with our readers? Write to Evening Times, 200 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 3QB or e-mail letters@eveningtimes.co.uk , marking your subject field 'Memories'.
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