Glasgow Street Names (Paperback)

In this hugely enlightening book, Carol Foreman investigates the origins of many of Glasgow's street names, examining the influences and inspirations for many of the city's most famous thoroughfares, from local association and sentimentality to the influence of royalty, distinguished individuals and historical events. There is a story in the name of almost every street and district in Glasgow, with some even bearing names bestowed on them in Pagan times, long before Glasgow could even be called a city. As well as street names, the origin of districts such as Cowcaddens, Gorbals and Polmadie are given along with those of the River Clyde, the Molendinar Burn and some buildings with unusual names such as the Bucks Head building in Argyle Street. This new revised edition examines the famous street names in the city centre from the M8 to the north bank of the River Clyde, to Glasgow Green and Bridgeton in the east and to Kingston Bridge in the west, with new material examining the Gorbals and the West End of the city, and with newly acquired illustrations and photography.

General

Imprint:	Origin Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2023
Authors:	Carol Foreman
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-1-912476-87-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Maps, charts & atlases > Place names & gazetteers Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history
LSN:	1-912476-87-8
Barcode:	9781912476879

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