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Glasgow: Glasgow Green
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Glasgow ... has the 3 biggest football stadia in Scotland. The major events in the football season are the clashes between the two Premier league clubs, Celtic and Rangers. Known as the "Old Firm" matches, these 90 minute competitions produce a profound effect on the city, occasionally, but less frequently in recent times, resulting in violent clashes during or after the game. Cup ties between these two giants are quite frequent, raising the tensions further. Be aware that getting tickets for "Old Firm" games can be difficult and cup ties near impossible. If you do go to one of these matches it is advised that you do not wear team colours (blue and red for Rangers, green for Celtic) after the match.
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In 1450, John Stewart, the first Lord Provost of Glasgow, left an endowment so that a "St Mungo's Bell" could be made and tolled throughout the city so that the citizens would pray for his soul. A new bell was purchased by the magistrates in 1641 and that bell is still on display in the People's Palace Museum, near Glasgow Green.
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Glasgow Green became a public park in 1857, after centuries of tumultuous functionality. Home to the People's Palace and Winter Gardens, and adjacent to the beautiful Templeton's Carpet Factory, the green has a marvellous history. As one of Scotland's oldest parks, it has seen its share of political agitation, executions, gang fights and other excitement over the years, but now serves mainly as an ample space for leisure and quiet reflection. The park is ... used as a venue for demonstrations and special events, such as the Gig on the Green.
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Glasgow was probably founded in the 6th century when St Mungo built a church at place called Glas Gu. (It means dear green place). A fishing settlement at the green place eventually grew into a small town. Glasgow was given a bishop in 1115, indicating it was a fairly important settlement by that time.
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The buildings reflect the wealth and self confidence of the residents of the "Second City of the Empire". Glasgow generated immense wealth from trade and the industries that developed from the Industrial Revolution. The shipyards, marine engineering, steel making, and heavy industry all contributed to the growth of the city. At one time the expression "Clydebuilt" was synonymous with quality and engineering excellence.[36] The Templeton's carpet factory on Glasgow Green was designed to resemble the Doge's Palace in Venice.
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Glasgow was named county seat in 1799, just one year after Barren County was officially formed out of Warren and Green counties. Glasgow was probably named by early Scottish settlers after Glasgow, Scotland. Barren County's name was taken from "the barrens" or meadowlands that form the northern third of the county.
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