I wasn’t sure quite how long ago it was that I learned of this lonely reminder of World War II in the east end of Glasgow.
Well – THIS is disappointing.
It seems I never created a blog post with a pic, AND the forum I was discussing the subject in doesn’t seem to be able to find my material, which I am SURE I posted, complete with pics.
Best I can do is guess this would have taken place around 2006, since that was when we were discussing EWS, or wartime Emergency Water Supplies around Glasgow.
These were large reservoirs or tanks created around the city and filled with water. During bombing raids, it was quite likely that the mains water supply would be damaged, meaning the normal supply of mains water could be lost just when it was needed most, to fight fires, hence the provision of these supplies at numerous locations.
Apparently they were not immediately cleared away after the war, and it seems there were a number drowning in them, until they were removed.
This example, only of a sign, NOT the supply, can still be found at the corner of Maukinfauld Road and Tollcross Road (just across from the park entrance there), but is fading as the weather takes its toll on the remains.
It’s much fainter than I remember it was when I first found it, and it was much more obvious.
I should add that it is NOT as noticeable as it appears in this pic, which has been enhanced to reveal as much detail as possible.
It’s just a pity that I no longer have the originals from the first visit (double/triple failures CAN happen, and it seems I lost my original files AND all possible backups at the same time ðŸ˜), or can locate my online posting.
Secret Scotland 