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Introduction On Friday, I had occasion to walk across Glasgow Green , on trajectory from west to east. This was a hot, sunny day with temperature around 21C (70F), even warmer than Madrid, Spain. Images and Comment This is the McLennan Arch. The story behind this imposing monument dates back to late 18th century when James Adam was commissioned by John Glassford of Dougalston (a wealthy tobacco lord ) to design a new assembly hall on Ingram Street. This magnificent building was completed in 1796 but sadly didn’t survive long due to financial difficulties faced by its owner following economic downturns. In 1890, after nearly a century later from its demolition, parts of Adam’s original façade were salvaged and used in creating what we now know as McLennan Arch – named after Bailie James McLellan who funded this project.    William Collins Temperance Memorial Avenue leading to Battle of Trafalgar Monument Monument to the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. This naval victory led to B...

Glasgow City from Glasgow Green This evening, I am posting images and information on Glasgow Green, Scotland Glasgow Green is an area of parkland (common land) now used for recreation and other purposes within walking distance of the City of Glasgow in S.W.Scotland. The River Clyde runs to the South and West of Glasgow Green. Going back into the past, the Green was used for public executions and during a short spell in late 1745/early 1746 Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army camped here during the final Jacobite uprising. Of greater importance was the ‘brain wave’ which occurred to James Watt during a stroll on the Green in 1765 which led to an improvement in the efficiency of the steam engine which in turn went on to power the Industrial Revolution. Watt should have been in church at the time because such was a Sunday and he could have been punished for his 'misdemeanour' if caught. There are extensive coal deposits under the Green which have never been...