Merchant City
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Merchant City, the historic heart of Glasgow’s commercial prosperity and architectural grandeur. As we stand amidst these 'voluptuous' and 'wealthy' buildings, we are transported back to the 18th and 19th…
Listen in the app2The Tolbooth Steeple — Bridge to the Past
Our first stop is the Tolbooth Steeple at Glasgow Cross, a 'seven-story structure' built in 1626 by John Boyd. This steeple is a 'testament to Glasgow’s rich history,' having once been part of a larger Tolbooth building that…
Listen in the app3The Mercat Cross and the Scottish Unicorn
Standing proudly at the heart of Glasgow Cross is the Mercat Cross, a 'rebuilt version' of the original that was removed in 1659. The inauguration of this new cross in 1930 was reported as a 'magnificent pageant,' reminiscent of…
Listen in the app4Merchant Square — From Fruit Market to Dining Hub
We now enter Merchant Square, a 'popular drinking and dining space' that occupies a site of immense historical importance. Originally, this was part of 'Glasgow’s first fruit and vegetable market,' dating back to the 1800s. …
Listen in the app5The Old Sheriff Court — Greek Revival Splendor
Continuing our tour, we arrive at the Old Sheriff Court building on Ingram Street, a 'wonderful example of Greek Revival architecture.' Built in the 1840s and expanded between 1868 and 1871, this 'neoclassical design' spans an…
Listen in the app6The Ramshorn Kirk — A Legacy of Merchants
The Ramshorn Kirk, now known as the Ramshorn, is another 'noteworthy historical and architectural landmark' in the Merchant City. Built in 1824 by Thomas Rickman in the 'Gothic Revival style,' it replaced an earlier church from…
Listen in the app7Trades Hall of Glasgow — The Heart of Craft
Our final section in the Merchant City brings us to the Trades Hall of Glasgow, erected in 1794 and designed by the 'celebrated architect Robert Adam.' This building has been the 'heartbeat of Glasgow’s trade and craft guilds'…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through the Merchant City comes to a close, yet the 'history' here remains 'thick' and vibrant. We have traversed from the 'ancient judicial' site of the Tolbooth Steeple to the 'modern culinary' hub of Merchant…
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What is Merchant City?
Merchant City is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.8593, -4.2490 |
| Last updated |
