By the 12th century Glasgow had been granted the status of what can now be called a city and the cathedral was the seat of the Bishops and (after 1472) the Archbishop… See more

In 1451, the University of Glasgow was founded by papal bulland established in religious buildings in the precincts of Glasgow Cathedral. By the start of the 16th century, Gl… See more

Atlantic trade
By the 16th century, the city's tradesmen and craftsmen had begun to wield significant influence, particularly the Incorporati… See more

The First World War brought large war contracts to the shipbuilders, even as many of the most skilled workers went into the services. The city council was unique in the United King… See more