Glasgow Street Names

In this hugely enlightening book, Carol Foreman investigates the origins of many of Glasgow's street names, examining the influences and inspirations for many of the city's most famous thoroughfares, from local association and sentimentality to the influence of royalty, distinguished individuals and historical events.

About the author

Carol Foreman is the author of Glasgow Curiosities, Hidden Glasgow, Glasgow Street Names, Made in Scotland and Glasgow from the Air. She is a noted local historian and lives and works in Glasgow.

Product details

• Authors: Carol, Carol Foreman, Foreman Carol
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2020
• EAN: 9781912476879
• ISBN: 978-1-912476-87-9
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; Travel > Travel guides > Europe; HISTORY / General, Local History, Central Scotland, REFERENCE / Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps, Place names and gazetteers, Place Names & Gazetteers