Animals have shaped the cultural and economic life of Glasgow
through the ages, and many statues and other memorials around the
city honour the role played by animals in the city's history.
Horses were central to Glasgow's massive expansion in the
nineteenth century, moving goods in and out of the city, and their
sight, sound and smell were an integral part of the life of the
city well into the 1950s. For centuries they were the main means of
transport, whether as saddle horses or pulling vehicles, or for the
military at the cavalry barracks in the Gorbals, and myriad trades
depended on the horses, including saddlers, harness makers, grooms,
fodder suppliers, horse trainers, riding schools, horse dealers and
farriers. Equestrian events were a regular feature at theatres and
fairs and gradually developed into circuses and such events as
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Shows. Performing animals were seen in the
city for centuries and menageries of exotic animals toured Glasgow
from the late eighteenth century onwards, followed by circuses,
bringing the largest elephants to the smallest flea circus. After
several attempts, a permanent zoo finally opened in Glasgow in 1947
but closed 2003. As the population grew, domestic pet ownership
grew too, including racing pigeons, and numerous dog and cat shows
became established. Whippet racing was a popular pastime a century
ago, with illegal betting, but was gradually replaced by greyhound
racing where betting on-track was legal. In Beastly Glasgow, author
Barclay Price takes the reader on a fascinating exploration of the
city's animal associations through the ages. Full of unusual tales
and fascinating facts, this well-researched history will introduce
readers to the beguiling history of Glasgow's animals.
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