Introduction
Glasgow is built next to the river Clyde, which is probably why the Scots first settled there in the late Neolithic era or early Bronze Age about 3,000 - 2,500 BC
The Beginning of Glasgow
Saint Mungo (featured above), was an apostle of the British Kingdom. He built a church in 550-560. In 1115 Glasgow obtained its first Bishop, this gave Glasgow or Glas Gu (as it was known at the time, meaning Green Place or Valley) the title of a town.
In 1136 Glasgow's Church was replaced with a cathedral, this was dedicated in the presence of King David I of Scotland. The church is Roman Catholic. This decided Glasgow’s religion in the future, since the Cathedral attracted more Christians.
In 1175-1178, the people of Glasgow were given a list of their rights. This also increased the population of Glasgow due to people wanting the rights that Glaswegians had.
In 1190 Glasgow had their first annual fair when Bishop Jocelin was given permission from William the Lion to have a festival.
In 1250 Glasgow’s population reached 1,500 people as the Vikings hadn't attacked Glasgow. Little did they know, the last battle of the Vikings would be fought a few miles away.
Vikings
Recently, Viking treasures have been found in Glasgow these include a Viking sarcophagus and a tombstone which is very unlike the Vikings, as normally they were just buried in the ground with nothing to remember them. Also last battle between the Scots and the Vikings was very close to Glasgow in 1263, at the town of Largs.
The impact the Vikings had on Glasgow:
Words in the Scottish language have some impact from Old Norse including the word Kilt.
Also some Scottish culture is influenced by the Vikings for example Hogmanay (the biggest celebration in Scotland) where you burn a Viking longboat.
Though the Scottish had an influence on the Vikings as the horns that were supposedly on Viking helmets (there is no solid proof of horns on Viking helmets) are from highland cattle, a cow native to Scotland.
Continued History
In 1350 The Black Death arrives at Glasgow this reduces Glasgow's population, the Black Death killed 450 million in total.
The Scottish window tax was introduced in 1696 by King William the Third of Scotland, many people were not happy, especially William Adam who had built a house with 294 windows, this cost him $20,000 in tax. The window tax is a large part of Glasgow’s architecture, old buildings will have bricked up windows and other buildings will have very few windows. The window tax was removed in 1851.
In 1814 Glasgow opened the first public park in Europe, the park still stands to this day and is a popular place for families.
The Necropolis was founded in 1832, the graveyard for rich Victorians is now a famous attraction for tourists.
The famed Duke of Wellington Statue was built, though not with a traffic cone on his head, in 1844.
The Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution was a huge benefit for Glasgow, the economy was hugely increased as well as population (making it the biggest city in Scotland) which sustained Glasgow’s increase in the economy. The economy grew because Glasgow played a big part in the industrial revolution. For the industrial revolution, Glasgow produced many types of cotton, textiles, chemicals, glass, paper and soap. Because of this Glasgow was named “Second City Of The Empire” the empire being the british empire
Continued History
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum opens its doors to the public in 1901 provoking Glagow’s culture of the love of art.
In July 1914 King Gorge V have visited the city. Less than a month later the 1st world war broke out and took them by surprise. They had to fight in the war and the city of Glasgow was quickly transformed into a major military base. Over 200,000 Glasgow men joined the army between 1914 and 1918. Most of the industries that were used before the war we're no longer needed after since the war had caused many more new factories to be made and therefore most factories in Glasgow weren't used anymore.
1984, Thomas Campbell & Joe Steele are convicted for selling drugs via Ice Cream vans.
The Clyde Arc Bridge opened in 2006, it is now a famous landmark of Glasgow.
The Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow 2014.
Glasgow is built next to the river Clyde, which is probably why the Scots first settled there in the late Neolithic era or early Bronze Age about 3,000 - 2,500 BC
The Beginning of Glasgow
Saint Mungo (featured above), was an apostle of the British Kingdom. He built a church in 550-560. In 1115 Glasgow obtained its first Bishop, this gave Glasgow or Glas Gu (as it was known at the time, meaning Green Place or Valley) the title of a town.
In 1136 Glasgow's Church was replaced with a cathedral, this was dedicated in the presence of King David I of Scotland. The church is Roman Catholic. This decided Glasgow’s religion in the future, since the Cathedral attracted more Christians.
In 1175-1178, the people of Glasgow were given a list of their rights. This also increased the population of Glasgow due to people wanting the rights that Glaswegians had.
In 1190 Glasgow had their first annual fair when Bishop Jocelin was given permission from William the Lion to have a festival.
In 1250 Glasgow’s population reached 1,500 people as the Vikings hadn't attacked Glasgow. Little did they know, the last battle of the Vikings would be fought a few miles away.
Vikings
Recently, Viking treasures have been found in Glasgow these include a Viking sarcophagus and a tombstone which is very unlike the Vikings, as normally they were just buried in the ground with nothing to remember them. Also last battle between the Scots and the Vikings was very close to Glasgow in 1263, at the town of Largs.
The impact the Vikings had on Glasgow:
Words in the Scottish language have some impact from Old Norse including the word Kilt.
Also some Scottish culture is influenced by the Vikings for example Hogmanay (the biggest celebration in Scotland) where you burn a Viking longboat.
Though the Scottish had an influence on the Vikings as the horns that were supposedly on Viking helmets (there is no solid proof of horns on Viking helmets) are from highland cattle, a cow native to Scotland.
Continued History
In 1350 The Black Death arrives at Glasgow this reduces Glasgow's population, the Black Death killed 450 million in total.
The Scottish window tax was introduced in 1696 by King William the Third of Scotland, many people were not happy, especially William Adam who had built a house with 294 windows, this cost him $20,000 in tax. The window tax is a large part of Glasgow’s architecture, old buildings will have bricked up windows and other buildings will have very few windows. The window tax was removed in 1851.
In 1814 Glasgow opened the first public park in Europe, the park still stands to this day and is a popular place for families.
The Necropolis was founded in 1832, the graveyard for rich Victorians is now a famous attraction for tourists.
The famed Duke of Wellington Statue was built, though not with a traffic cone on his head, in 1844.
The Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution was a huge benefit for Glasgow, the economy was hugely increased as well as population (making it the biggest city in Scotland) which sustained Glasgow’s increase in the economy. The economy grew because Glasgow played a big part in the industrial revolution. For the industrial revolution, Glasgow produced many types of cotton, textiles, chemicals, glass, paper and soap. Because of this Glasgow was named “Second City Of The Empire” the empire being the british empire
Continued History
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum opens its doors to the public in 1901 provoking Glagow’s culture of the love of art.
In July 1914 King Gorge V have visited the city. Less than a month later the 1st world war broke out and took them by surprise. They had to fight in the war and the city of Glasgow was quickly transformed into a major military base. Over 200,000 Glasgow men joined the army between 1914 and 1918. Most of the industries that were used before the war we're no longer needed after since the war had caused many more new factories to be made and therefore most factories in Glasgow weren't used anymore.
1984, Thomas Campbell & Joe Steele are convicted for selling drugs via Ice Cream vans.
The Clyde Arc Bridge opened in 2006, it is now a famous landmark of Glasgow.
The Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow 2014.