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The area's actual population increased during this period and the urban spread of Glasgow now covers a much larger area than it did at the start of the 20th century. Bruce's underlying aim of a less densely populated city was ultimately achieved. At its peak in the 1930s Glasgow's inner city population was 1.1 million, today it is roughly 600,000.
Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, located on the banks of the River Clyde in west central Scotland. Flag of Glasgow City Council Coat of arms of Glasgow City Council
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.
Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata item ... Pages in category "1960s in Glasgow" The following 30 pages are in this ...
1605: The Trades House and Merchants House combine to form the first town council; 1610: The General Assembly approves the restoration of diocesan episcopacy in Scotland; 1611: Glasgow becomes a royal burgh, with a population of about 7600; 1615: The Jesuit John Ogilvy is hanged for saying Mass [22] 1621: Glasgow pays 3%-10% of Scottish customs ...
The constitution stated that the object of the club was "‘to form a centre of Glasgow gentlemen for the purpose of hearing papers, reminiscences and notes on Old Glasgow Life, and to record these for permanent preservation" [4] The club collected books and papers relating to Glasgow's past. A librarian was elected in 1903 to look after the ...
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This is a route-map template for the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway, a Scottish railway line and/or company. For a key to symbols, see {{ railway line legend }} . For information on using this template, see Template:Routemap .