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Transcript of Glasgow cathedral presentation final
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Group 15DPresentation by Edward Slater
and Sebastian Wismayer
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The Cathedral◦ History◦ Restoration◦ Contemporary
Surrounding Area◦ Points of Interest
“Cathedral Experience” ◦ Hotel and Restaurant
Location◦ Map◦ Access
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Saint Mungo founded Glasgow around AD 500 establishing a church on the present Glasgow Cathedral site
The site was first consecrated in 397 AD
1136 AD the first Christian community in Glasgow was established on the site, which became the Glasgow Cathedral
The oldest part of the present structure was completed about 1258
Best preserved Medieval cathedral in Scotland
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Begun 1990s Slow and careful
work Archaeologists and
historians recording repairs
Removal of industrial pollution
Focus on authenticity◦ Historical accuracy◦ Original stones sourced◦ Stonemasons matching
styles of old
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Offered services:◦ Religious
◦ Music and choir events
◦ School and educational trips
Point of interest to tourists?
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Make cathedral more appealing
Advertise overall importance:◦ Unknown fact: Bishop
Robert Wishart
◦ Easy access to the the centre of Glasgow and other points of interest, modern or otherwise
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Cathedral offers only so much
Attract more visitors by including surroundings◦ Necropolis
◦ Parish (Oldest house in Glasgow)
◦ St. Mungo Museum
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Weekend visit◦ Cathedral House
Hotel
View the surrounding points of interest
Stay overnight in the hotel
Cathedral day and night
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Within walking distance of stations:◦ Queen Street Train
Station◦ Central Train Station◦ Buchanan Bus Station◦ Local busses from
city centre 11, 12, 36, 36A, 38,
38A,
42, 42A, 51, 56, 56A and 213
© BBC, Cathedral Arial View, Glasgow 21 June 2010
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Must-see stop for tourists
Key part of Glasgow’s history
Location and ease of access
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Any Questions?