Red Clydeside
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Red Clydeside was an era of political radicalism in Glasgow, Scotland, from the 1910s until the early 1930s. It also referred to the area around the city on the banks of the River Clyde, such as Clyde
Willie Gallacher
Mary Barbour
Medium Mark C tanks and government soldiers deployed to the city on 31 January 1919
Manny Shinwell
John Maclean was a Scottish schoolteacher and revolutionary socialist of the Red Clydeside era. He was notable for his outspoken opposition to World War I, which caused his arrest under the Defence of
Red Clydeside
…of the Realm Act and jailed for their activities. Anti-war activity also took place outside the workplace and on the streets in general. The Marxist John Maclean and the Independent Labour Party (ILP) member James Maxton were both jailed for their anti-war propaganda efforts. Helen Crawfurd was opposed to…
John Maclean in December of 1918 upon his release from prison
Maclean delivering his famous 'Speech from the Dock'.
John Maclean's casket being removed from his Pollokshaws home on Auldhouse Road.
Grave of John Maclean in September 2025.