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Kelvingrove 1901

Text Box: Here are some interesting facts about Glasgow. I hope to be able to add more as time goes on... Don’t forget, there’s loads of information on the hidden Glasgow site, www.hiddenglasgow.com and for East End information and social history, there’s www.glesga.ukpals.com and www.glesgakeelies.co.uk (see links) See below interesting facts:-

Kelvingrove park

Text Box: Is it true that Kelvingrove Art Gallery was built the wrong way around and the architect commited suicide? Not true, The original road in to the Exhibition of 1901, for which the Kelvingrove Museum was the Palace of Art, went in from what is now the rear of the building. Try this link:- Is it true that the author of the children’s poem, ‘Wee Willie Winkie’ is buried in the Necropolis? Not true. William Miller is buried in Tollcross Cemetery, but there is a memorial in his honour in the Necropolis. Sadly, it is often vandalised. More information - follow this link:- The first International football game was played in Partick, It was Scotland vs England in 1872 and was played at the West of Scotland Cricket ground in Partick. Use this link for more details:- The famous dome on the Mitchell Library was not part of the original plans It was added later at the suggestion of a City Councillor. More information on the Glasgow City website:- At one time in the Gallowgate, there were 86 pubs from Glasgow Cross to Parkhead Cross Raise a glass to the pubs of Old Glasgow on John Gorevan’s ‘Old Glasgow Pubs’ site Madeleine Smith—did she or didn’t she poison her lover, Pierre Emile L’Angelier? Everyone has their own opinion— Jimmy Powdrell Campbell thinks her innocent and has written a book on the subject. The website is full of detail—try it out.. Allan Pinkerton was born in Glasgow. The famous American detective agency was formed by this son of a policeman who had fled from Scotland as a fugitive. Sir Thomas Lipton was born in Gorbals, Glasgow. He was known as ‘The King’s Grocer’ and made his fortune mainly from tea and other enterprises. He was well-known for his hobby of sailing, too. The relics of St. Valentine were sent to Scotland in 1868. They were sent to a church in Glasgow! The Act of Union of the Scottish and English parliaments took place in 1707. (The Union of the Crowns was in 1603). Not directly concerned with Glasgow, but if you would like to know more about the Scottish Parliament prior to 1707, a new site has been created by the University of St. Andrews.

First International ,

William Miller ,

Mitchell Library ,

Scotstoun Cottages

Old Glasgow Pubs ,

A Most Curious Murder ,

Allan Pinkerton ,

Sir Thomas Lipton ,

Sir Thomas Lipton

Sir Thomas Lipton

Madeleine Smith

Madeleine Smith

Allan Pinkerton

Allan Pinkerton

Scotia Bar

Scotia Bar

William Miller

William Miller

Mitchell Library

Mitchell Library

Partick cricket ground

Partick cricket ground

St. Valentine ,

Scottish Parliament ,

Ancient Parliament House

Parliament Square