Calls for permanent memorial at site of Glasgow fire which killed 22

A woman who lost her dad in a deadly city centre fire fifty years ago is telling Clyde News the disaster had an unprecedented effect on her life.

Joyce Davies father was 36 year-old Henry Brown.

He died along with 21 others on the 18th November 1968 after a blaze broke out at a furniture upholstery plant on James Watt Street.

A commemoration service will take place in the city on Sunday but Joyce says there should be a permanent memorial.

A council spokeswoman said: “Glasgow will commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the fire with a Mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral later this month. Representatives from Glasgow City Council, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service along with family members of those deceased and affected by the fire will be in attendance.

“The council has already offered assistance to facilitate the siting of a physical memorial, should one be developed."