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- 131 - Glasgow , Title Page
- 132 - Glasgow , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEGE GREEN | College Green | 006.11 | Detached from the College on the east is a large and handsome modern edifice called the "Hunterian Museum" after its founder William Hunter M.D. It contains a splendid collection of natural and artificial curiosities in anatomy, geology, and natural history; in paintings, coins, books-- the adjoining grounds on the east of the entire buildings consist of a fine large park called the "College Green" which is enclosed with a high stone wall and laid out in Gravel walks. | |
| COLLEGE OF GLASGOW | College & University College or University University University College of Glasgow |
Janitors Chalmers Caledonia New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazeteer Professor Blackburn Professor Buchanan |
006.11 | An extensive area of buildings on the east side of High Street appropriated as classrooms; Professors' Dwellings etc. There are 4 Courts, 3 of which form quadrangles. The buildings are generally 3 stories high, of ashlar work, diversified with turrets and appropriate ornaments. In the principal front are 3 entrance gates, the centre gate is ornamented with a species of demi-rusticated work, the Royal arms in basso relievo, gilt, are placed over the gate,and consols,supporting a broad balcony, are formed at each side. Detached from the College on the east is a large and handsome modern edifice called the "Hunterian Museum" after its founder William Hunter M.D. It contains a splendid collection of natural and artificial curiosities in anatomy, geology, and natural history; in paintings, coins, books-- the adjoining grounds on the east of the entire buildings consist of a fine large park called the "College Green" which is enclosed with a high stone wall and laid out in Gravel walks. The Court fronting the range of Professors Houses is called the "Professors Court" |
| FORE HALL | Professors Court | 006.11 | The Court fronting the range of Professors Houses is called the "Professors Court" | |
| HUNTERIAN MUSEUM | Hunterian Museum | 006.11 | Detached from the College on the east is a large and handsome modern edifice called the "Hunterian Museum" after its founder William Hunter M.D. It contains a splendid collection of natural and artificial curiosities in anatomy, geology, and natural history; in paintings, coins, books-- the adjoining grounds on the east of the entire buildings consist of a fine large park called the "College Green" which is enclosed with a high stone wall and laid out in Gravel walks. | |
| PROFESSORS COURT | 006.11 | The Court fronting the range of Professors Houses is called the "Professors Court" | ||
| UNIVERSITY [Glasgow] | College of Glasgow is the most popular mode of writing this- D.H. | 006.11 | An extensive area of buildings on the east side of High Street appropriated as classrooms; Professors' Dwellings etc. There are 4 Courts, 3 of which form quadrangles. The buildings are generally 3 stories high, of ashlar work, diversified with turrets and appropriate ornaments. In the principal front are 3 entrance gates, the centre gate is ornamented with a species of demi-rusticated work, the Royal arms in basso relievo, gilt, are placed over the gate,and consols,supporting a broad balcony, are formed at each side. Detached from the College on the east is a large and handsome modern edifice called the "Hunterian Museum" after its founder William Hunter M.D. It contains a splendid collection of natural and artificial curiosities in anatomy, geology, and natural history; in paintings, coins, books-- the adjoining grounds on the east of the entire buildings consist of a fine large park called the "College Green" which is enclosed with a high stone wall and laid out in Gravel walks. The Court fronting the range of Professors Houses is called the "Professors Court" |
Continued entries/extra info
VI-II No12 City of Glasgow
"The University of Glasgow was founded by Bishop Turnbull in 1453"- Chalmer's Caledonia
College of Glasgow is the most popular mode of writing this- D.H.
"In June 1451, the privilege of the university was proclaimed from the Cross on Trinity Sunday"- Chalmer's Caledonia
"The University of Glasgow is a corporate body consisting of a Chancellor, Rector, Dean, Principal, with Professors and students. In 1451, Pope Nicholas "5" was pleased to issue a Papal Edict, or Bull establishing a Stadium generale, or university in the City of Glasgow"- New Statistical Account
Forehall - Professor Blackburn & Fleming says that the front part of the building was erected in 1640- D.H.
Ordnance Survey - Lanark county, OS Name Books - Lanark county - Volume 33 - City of Glasgow, OS1/21/33
This volume contains information on place names found in the City of Glasgow.
Ordnance Survey - Lanark county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Lanark, which is in the west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.