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Found on the northern banks of the Clyde in the cities East End, Glasgow Green is Glasgows oldest Park - it can be traced back to the 1400s - and the scene of many events through history.It has spent time being used as grazing land, drying greens, sports area, the site for Glasgow Fair, protest marches, hangings, markets, circuses, theatres and so on.
World War II structures on Glasgow Green
A large area of Glasgow Green around the People's Palace was surveyed by GUARD between October 1999 and March 2000.
Glasgow's oldest park was acquired in 1662.Formerly used for washing and bleaching of linen, grazing cattle and drying salmon nets.Today it is a famous tourist attraction in the heart of the ciity Centre. Leave a Comment Directions: on Glasgow Green
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The story of Glasgow and its impact on the world from 1750 to the present day.People Palace is a materpiece of modern architecture.In the heart of Glasgow's oldest park "Glasgow Green" is this spectacular building with its famous indoor winter Gardens & not to forget its musuem displaying Glasgow's history & Billy Connoly's famous bannana boots.Tours of the green park & People's palace are also provided.
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Mon-Thu & Sat 1000-1700, Fri & Sun 1100-1700
Admission is free so enjoy it! Leave a Comment Address: Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1ATPhone: 0141 554 0223Directions: on Glasgow GreenWebsite: www.glagowmusseums.com
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This is a museum that describes the history, lifestyle, the luck and misfortune of the people of Glasgow Leave a Comment Directions: on Glasgow Green
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I got a REAL kick out of this place.
For me, a tourist with only 3 days in Glasgow, the People's Palace was the best way to get to know what makes Glaswiegens tick, second only to buddying up with them in the pub. This thorough, well thought out museum, covered all aspects of the history of Glasgow, and more importantly the history of its people.
Of course you have your usual historic facts and figures, but it was probably about the time that I reached the exhibit which detailed a Glaswiegen's love of alcohol (i.e. an exhibit on drinking and pub life, complete with a cart to haul drunks away) that I realized I had stepped out of the world of the stuffy, arrogant museum, and into a gem of an institute.
Another favorite section of the museum highlighted the various slang used by Glaswiegens and distinct accent that sets them apart from the rest of the Scottish people. To stress this, (and to highlight the light-hearted sense of humor found throughout the city) I'd like to quote a funny rhyme that was prominantly displayed in the People's Palace:
"Skinny Malinky Long Legs, Big Banana Feet,
Went tae the pictures, and couldntae find a seat.
When the pictures started, Skinny Malinky Farted.
Skinny Malinky Long Legs, Big Banana Feet."
ha ha :-)
In short, I really enjoyed this place. While I 'm sure it is more of a tourist stop than anything else, it is well worth the visit. You will learn a great deal and even get a few laughs thrown in! Leave a Comment
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This place was lovely and perfect for a Sunday. Its free in with Exhibitions in the main building upstairs. Fun ones. And in the huge glasshouse attached to it is a lovely exotic style garden with yummy cafe.
It is located in a park with the worlds largest Terracotta fountain outside.
When you come down from upstairs down the main middle stairs there is a massive Whale Jaw bone. Maaad Leave a Comment Directions: on Glasgow Green
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