The Barras market - Glasgow - 1986

Excerpts of interviews with traders and customers at the Barras market in the Calton, Glasgow in 1986. Footage was part of public access documentary 'The Barras- Is There Still A Market For It?', aired on the Clyde Cable Vision network in 1986.

Interviewees include 'Battling' Betty McAllister, legendary founding member of the Calton Residents Association, who succesfuly fought Glasgow City Council on their plans for substandard housing and 'regeneration' in the area.

She became famous for eviscerating local politicains with her motto: "If you shout loud enough, they'll listen". She made it her life's work to fight for the rights of her neighbours in the communities of Calton and the Barras, where she ran a fish shop in Bain Street.

Filmed and produced by John McNeill and David Henretty © 1986