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| 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" |
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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.
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