Travel Massive Glasgow chapter is back. Thanks to Suzanne and Nicola for their hard work in getting it set up. Today we met at Glasgow Cathedral.It is thought --this is where the city was born.We also visited St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art and the Oldest house in the city.
Let us start at the Cathedral. I have visited many times but never done a tour.The guide`s knowledge was excellent.
<<<<<My Cathedral webpage
<<<<<My Cathedral webpage
The image above is thought to be the tomb of St Mungo.St Kentigern was his correct name.Mungo is believed to be his nickname.
St Mungo is the patron saint of Glasgow
St Mungo is the patron saint of Glasgow
The present cathedral was built during the 13th to 15th centuries. It is the only mainland cathedral to Survive the Reformation.
Above our guide telling us many facts about the cathedral.She told us the the original church was made of wood and has long gone.
Famous for its stain glass windows.Have a look
Above is Glasgow's coat of arms.
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Provand's Lordship was built 1471 -Today the Oldest house in Glasgow.Was part of St Nicholas's Hospital .It is the only house to survive from the medieval city.
3 Castle Street across from the the cathedral.
Provand's Lordship was built 1471 -Today the Oldest house in Glasgow.Was part of St Nicholas's Hospital .It is the only house to survive from the medieval city.
3 Castle Street across from the the cathedral.
Glasgow Cathedral is not far from Glasgow city centre
You can walk from the Trongate end of Argyle street.
Head up the High street.
The Necropolis is behind Cathedral and some people may have difficulty walking up the steep paths.
You can walk from the Trongate end of Argyle street.
Head up the High street.
The Necropolis is behind Cathedral and some people may have difficulty walking up the steep paths.