Showing posts with label Monument. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Monument. Show all posts

Thursday, May 14, 2026

James Martin Memorial Drinking Fountain


The Bailie James Martin Memorial Drinking Fountain is a decorative Victorian cast-iron canopy and fountain located in Glasgow Green, near the People's Palace. Erected in 1893–1894 to honor councillor and Magistrate James Martin (1815–1892), it is a noted example of Scottish ironwork.

Made by Walter Macfarlane & Co. at the Saracen Foundry in Possilpark,originally stood near Langside Halls before being moved to its current location.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

McLennan Arch

 The Arch, Glasgow Green, also showing the High Court of Justiciary.




Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Nelson's Monument Glasgow Green


The Nelson Monument on Glasgow Green is a 144-foot (44 m) tall stone obelisk built in 1806 to commemorate the naval victories of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson. It is notable for being the first civic monument in Britain erected in Nelson's honour, preceding the more famous Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square by over 30 years.

Friday, November 7, 2025

Battle of Langside Monument video

The Battle of Langside monument, often called the Battlefield Monument, is a large, ornate monument designed by Alexander Skirving and erected in 1887. It commemorates the 1568 battle where Mary, Queen of Scots' forces were defeated by the Regent Moray, leading to her flight from Scotland. The monument features a tall, carved column with a lion on top, eagles at its base, and various other carvings depicting historical and symbolic imagery.The Battle of Langside monument, often called the Battlefield Monument, is a large, ornate monument in Glasgow, Scotland, designed by Alexander Skirving and erected in 1887. It commemorates the 1568 battle where Mary, Queen of Scots' forces were defeated by the Regent Moray, leading to her flight from Scotland. The monument features a tall, carved column with a lion on top, eagles at its base, and various other carvings depicting historical and symbolic imagery related to the battle.

For detailed pictures click HERE