Glasgow in 2007 (page 6/19)

You can often guess when a city was in its hey-day by the style of the government buildings. Much of Britain prospered suddenly as a result of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries. [more...]

Glasgow Buildings 4

An neo-classical ornamental arch, perhaps influenced by the Forum in Rome.

Glasgow Buildings 5

An neo-classical ornamental arch, perhaps influenced by the Forum in Rome.

Glsgow Buildings 6

An neo-classical ornamental arch, perhaps influenced by the Forum in Rome.

Neoclassical entrance with carefully manicured flowers

These poor plants have been tortured!

George Square 1: Statue of James Oswald 1

James Oswald was Member of Parliament for Glasgow; he died in 1853, and this statue of him was made in 1865.

George Square 1: Statue of James Oswald 2

From a slightly better angle.

George Square 1: Statue of James Oswald 3

Erected by a few friends to James Oswald, M.P. 1865

George Square 2: Cenotaph

pro patria [more...]

George Square 3: City hall and cenotaph

The city hall and cenotaph form one side of George Square in Glasgow.

George Square 4: Cenotaph caption

This cenotaph and surrounding area is dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives for their country. [more...]

George Square 3: Stone lion 1

A stone carving of a big cat guards the cenotaph.

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