On the occasions BTLM has tweeted stories and pictures of the long-lost Glasgow club Third Lanark, we’ve always been heartened by the positive reaction and the evident deep well of goodwill the club still inspires 47 years after going out of business.

It’s not just a sentimental Glaswegian thing either for former locals like me prone to romanticising the past. Hearing from people all over Europe who know about the Hi-Hi’s despite never having been to Scotland, yet alone being old enough to have them play, has been a fascinating experience for us.

Earlier this week as part of our regular Glasgow series we took a look back at the history of the club and its sad demise. Today we’re following up with a Third Lanark Vintage post which collects up some retro images of the club that reflect its proud and honourable past. You can see Third Lanark in action too on our Wee Glasgow On Film video channel.

New stand construction at Cathkin Park, Third Lanark 1962

Third Lanark photocall, 1961

Bob Shankly, Third Lanark football manager, hanging out jerseys to dry with brother Bill Shankly at Cathkin Park, Glasgow. May 1958

Outside Cathkin Park, Third Lanark 1960

Cathkin Park, early 1960s

Third Lanark 1921

Dunfermline v Third Lanark, 1960s

Third Lanark supporters association

Going home from Cathkin, 1960s

Third Lanark 1970s Cathkin

Third Lanark Players & wives inside Cathkin Park

Third’s manager Alex Young takes pre-season training, 1959

Third Lanark’s 1923 tour of the River Plate

Third Lanark 1959-60

Third Lanark v Celtic postponed, 1950 Scottish Cup

Third Lanark players depart on their North American Tour 1961

Third Lanark calendar December 1962

Third Lanark v Dunfermline, Scottish Cup at Tynecastle. R2, 2nd replay. (1964-65)

Jocky Robertson, Third Lanark 1960

Third Lanark v Hearts 1960

Jimmy Mason, Third Lanark 1951

Third Lanark’s George MCCallum wins a header during training, 1960

Third Lanark v Berwick Rangers at Cathkin Park, 1966

Third Lanark, Cathkin Park

Third Lanark v Rangers pitch invasion 1950s

Third Lanark 1961