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In 1451, the University of Glasgow was founded by papal bull and established in religious buildings in the precincts of Glasgow Cathedral. By the start of the 16th century, Glasgow had become an important religious and academic city and by the 17th century the university had moved from the cathedral precincts to its own building in the High Street.
The city of Glasgow, Scotland is particularly noted for its 19th-century Victorian architecture, and the early-20th-century "Glasgow Style", as developed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Very little of medieval Glasgow remains, the two main landmarks from this period being the 15th-century Provand's Lordship and 12th-century St. Mungo's Cathedral. St.
19th; 20th; 21st; 22nd; 23rd; 24th; Subcategories. ... Pages in category "19th century in Glasgow" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total.
Published in the 20th century. Adshead's Handy Guide to Glasgow, Glasgow: N. Adshead, 1902, OL 25517293M "Glasgow", Great Britain (7th ed.), Leipzig: Karl Baedeker, 1910, hdl:2027/mdp.39015010546516; Post Office Glasgow Directory for 1912–1913. Glasgow : printed by J. Graham for the letter-carriers of the Post-Office. 1828.
The Gorbals is an area in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, and former burgh, on the south bank of the River Clyde.By the late 19th century, it had become densely populated; rural migrants and immigrants were attracted by the new industries and employment opportunities of Glasgow.
The church was enclosed by a later square, built by William Hamilton between 1786 and 1787, [4] which became fashionable homes for some of Glasgow's wealthiest merchants. The migration of the city westwards throughout the 19th century, however, resulted in a gradual slumming of the area and a dwindling congregation.
Scotland in the modern era, from the end of the Jacobite risings and beginnings of industrialisation in the 18th century to the present day, has played a major part in the economic, military and political history of the United Kingdom, British Empire and Europe, while recurring issues over the status of Scotland, its status and identity have dominated political debate.
As Glasgow expanded in the 19th century to become the second city of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, the old area became principally a centre of major warehouses, shipping companies, offices, distilleries and clothing manufacturers; while the markets continued in fruit, vegetables, cheese and fish. The more prosperous people moved ...