Old Photograph Great Hamilton Street Glasgow Scotland

Old photograph of people, shops and buildings on Great Hamilton Street in Glasgow, Scotland. This street opened in 1813, and was named for John Hamilton of North Park, who was Chief Magistrate. The Mediaeval burgh of Glasgow was administered on behalf of the Bishops of Glasgow by officials known as Bailies' or Provosts'. The office of Provost as a single chief magistrate was not created until the early 1450s.



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