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Glasgow, imbibing an history of about fifteen
centuries is one of Scotland's largest City, well known also
as the commercial and manufacturing capital of Scotland. Believed
to have grown up round a Christian settlement established in
the late 6th century by St Mungo, is the most populous unitary
authority area. People from Glasgow are known as Glaswegians.
In the 19th century the population of Glasgow grew rapidly going
from a population of 77,000 in 1801 to 420,000 in 1861and at
present the city's population is 616,430. However, after 1931,
there was a decline in population with people relocating to
different towns on the outskirts of the city like East Kilbride
and Cumbernauld. In the early 1860s the city centre was an unhealthy,
overcrowded ghetto, with population density levels of 1,000
people per acre. In the Victorian Era, Glasgow was known as
the "Second City of the British Empire".
When the Trade with the New World increased and following the
Treaty of Union in 1707, Glasgow became one of the principal
European ports handling mainly tobacco and sugar. The Clyde,
formerly a shallow river, was dredged in the late 1700s and
Glasgow became the world's leading shipbuilding centre. Nowadays,
with their city spruced up and a positive atmosphere in the
streets, Glasgow's populous appear as chic as those in Rome
or Paris. Sitting outside the many coffee bars or browsing through
art galleries scattered throughout the town, their reputation
for friendliness is only surpassed by their trenchant sense
of humour.
Glasgow is the third most popular foreign tourist destination
in the UK after London and Edinburgh. It is one of Europe's
top 16 financial centres and is home to many of the country's
leading businesses. As far as shopping opportunities are concerned
the three main boulevards -- Argyle, Buchanan, and Sauchiehall
streets -- form a Z shape and have been made into predominantly
car-free pedestrian zones. They are any shoppers delight. Culturally,
the choices in the heart of Glasgow include the Gallery of Modern
Art (GOMA), the Lighthouse or the Centre for Contemporary Art.
Glasgow University is among the largest educational institutions
in the United Kingdom. The University of Glasgow is a member
of the Russell Group of elite British Universities and is a
founding member of the organisation Universities 21, an international
grouping of universities dedicated to setting world-wide standards
for higher education. The splendid Architecture of the City
brought it the prestigious accolade of UK City of Architecture
and Design 1999. Charles Rennie Mackintosh has shown marvels
at his works at the Willow Tea Rooms in Sauchiehall Street.
The Caledonia Road Church at the Gorbals is also an important
signature work by Alexander Greek Thomson and it has added prestige
and pride to Glasgow's Architecture. Glasgow has a vibrant nightlife
where one can visit any number of restaurants, pubs, clubs and
cafes in the city.
As far as the local commuting is concerned Taxi hiring
Services (Taxi Hire Glasgow) are very
easily available specially with forming of merger Companies
like the Glasgow Taxis Ltd, which is a first class Taxi Service
providing taxis for both Private (Private Hire
Glasgow) as well as Business Sectors. The
entire fleet is wheelchair accessible. There are numerous specially
decorated taxis that are often covered with advertisements.
The taxis are usually in the style of the regular "black
cab" type, but are decorated in different colours and patterns.
Even for special occasions like weddings, Glasgow
Taxi hiring Services are quite easily accessible
with beautifully presented silver or white cabs decorated with
the usual bridal trimmings, or if one would like to try something
different, why not add a bit of a fizz by hiring the Jazzy Irn
Bru liveried taxis or perhaps the Easy Jet livery.
Glasgow while being a major port, an industrial centre, the
largest city in Scotland, one of the great shipbuilding centres
of the world is also an architectural delight and a vibrant
business City with lot of tourist attractions ,a glamorous nightlife,
and a positive atmosphere of friendliness and humour.
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