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Established as a village of handloom weavers in the early 18th century, Anderston was an independent burgh of barony from 1824 until it was incorporated into the City of Glasgow in 1846. The district is served by Anderston railway station. It is bordered by Charing Cross to the north, Blythswood Hill to the east and Finnieston to the west.
Anderston, a suburb of Glasgow, and a quoad sacra parish in Barony parish, Lanarkshire. The suburb adjoins the western extremity of Argyle Street stood quite apart from Glasgow till about 1830 or later communicated with Glasgow by an open thoroughfare, called Anderston Walk, at present the middle and western parts of Argyle Street. ...
Mar 26, 2024 · The world’s biggest pop band began a three-night mini tour of Scotland, supported by Mike Berry, and Freddy Starr and the Midnighters, at Glasgow Concert Hall. The building was formerly Anderston’s Gaiety Cinema, originally known as the Victoria Music Hall, then the Tivoli Variety Theatre.
Feb 9, 2024 · Anderston is one of Glasgow's best known neighbourhoods which has undergone significant transformation over the years. Originally, Anderston was formed as a village of weavers in the early 18th century before it became an independent burgh of barony in 1824 until it was made part of the city of Glasgow 22 years later.
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Anderston is an area of Glasgow, Scotland. It is on the north bank of the River Clyde and forms the south western edge of the city centre. Established as a village of handloom weavers in the early 18th century, Anderston was an independent burgh of barony from 1824 until it was incorporated into the City of Glasgow in 1846. Map. Directions.
Nov 23, 2019 · Top 10 Things to Do in Anderston: See reviews and photos of Anderston, Glasgow (Scotland) on Tripadvisor.
From its origins as a weaver's village in the 1720s, Anderston merged with the city of Glasgow as that city began to develop in the 18th Century east and west along the banks of the River Clyde. Its name being derived from the principal landowners of the area, the Anderson family of Stobcross.
