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The great wealth of fine buildings in Glasgow is firmly based on the Victorian period (1837-1901) which generally coincided with the city`s heyday as `The Second City of the Empire`. During those years, Glasgow was an industrial powerhouse and an important trading centre and the citizens showed off their wealth and confidence in extravagant buildings. This group of articles briefly outlines some of the processes which helped to shape Glasgow`s built environment, especially the rapid changes which took place in Victorian times, in order to help the reader understand the present layout of the city. The twelve individual articles are listed below. |
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The substantial Govan Old Parish Church was built in the booming Govan area of Glasgow right beside the shipyards. Its site as a religious settlement dates back to the sixth century and today it is well-known for its fine stained-glass windows and its collection of early medieval carved stones. |
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