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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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GLASGOW GREEN | Glasgow Green The Green The Green |
Mr Simpson Stirlings Library List of Names of Places Mr McCallum Little Govan |
006.15 | A public park being the most extensive in the city, finely situated on the north bank of the Clyde. It is tastefully laid out in [French ?] walks, having in some places rows of stately trees. A carriage drive surrounds it whose circuit is about 2 1/2 miles. In it stands Nelson's Monument of which (see description) and the Humane Society House etc. |
NELSON'S MONUMENT | Nelson's Monument | Mr Simpson | 006.15 | This monument was erected in 1806 as a tribute to the memory of Lord nelson. It is an obelisk that rises to the height of 144 feet. On the 4 sides of its base are sculptured the names of his greatest battles. |
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