As Glasgow entered 1992, there was plenty going on in the Dear Green Place.
The Glasgow’s Miles Better campaign was under threat, with a brand new slogan ‘Glasgow’s Alive’ coming in. It didn’t take long for ‘Glasgow’s Alive’ to reach its end, with Mr Happy resurrected. After winning the European City of Culture title in 1990, Glasgow enjoyed a period of time in the spotlight. Some of the biggest artists of the time flocked to the city to perform to sold out crowds, such as Diana Ross and Prince.
In sports, The Battle of Britain saw Leeds United face off against Rangers in the 1992-93 European Champions Cup. The tie is often considered one of the best examples of a level playing field between an English and Scottish club.
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Meanwhile in politics, crowds gathered in George Square in support of an independent Scotland. Former Prime Minister John Major told crowds: “I can understand the pride in being a Scot may lead to that ambition, but everyone should pause to consider what such an historic rupture would mean.”
Princess Diana, not to be outdone, spent some time in Greater Glasgow too. She spoke at at the International Congress on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, opened the Regent Shopping centre in Cumbernauld, visited the Erskine Hospital for Disabled Servicemen and carried out several other duties.
Glasgow had a lot to shout about in 1992 and we hope our gallery of snaps proves that.
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