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The bank's principal office was established in Virginia Street, Glasgow in 1842 and moved to 21 Glassford Street in 1851. [3] In 1855 it moved to a huge building on Trongate at the corner of Albion St. [ 4 ] [ a ] [ 5 ] During the Panic of 1857 , the bank had to suspend operation but later reopened and continued trading. [ 6 ]
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It now forms the Glasgow City Council area, one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and is administered by Glasgow City Council. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Glasgow's population grew rapidly, reaching a peak of 1,127,825 people in 1938 (with a higher density and within a smaller territory than in subsequent decades). [13]
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The following is an outline and topical guide of Glasgow: Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, located on the banks of the River Clyde in west central Scotland.
The city of Glasgow in the central belt of Scotland, encompasses the largest municipal and regional economy in Scotland. It is recognised as the largest contributor to the Scottish economy, and is the largest integrated economic region in Scotland and produces around a third of Scotland's output, business base, research power and employment.
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In 1864, the building was acquired from the trustees of the City of Glasgow Bank, expanding the store so by 1874 it was a department store. [2] In 1891 the business was incorporated and by 1906 the store frontage was remodelled.