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a little more about Glasgow
 Counting almost two thousand years Glasgow's history has been rich and varied shaped by battles, international commerce and industry to become a truly global player. Originally a small fishing village, Glasgow was founded by St Mungo the Christian missionary. Glasgow became a significant base for international trading following the treaty of union in the early eighteenth century, the city soon became one of the principal European ports and due to its location on the west of the country, Glasgow was well positioned to send shipping to the West Indies and America. An abundance of local coal and iron to fuel ironworks together with the onset of the industrial revolution, next presented the city to a wide range of heavy industries. The Clyde was dredged in the late 1700s and Glasgow became the world's leading shipbuilding centre. Locomotives were exported throughout the world, "Clyde-Built" being synonymous with quality and reliability, culminating in the launch of the three "Queens" luxury passenger liners. Cultural recognition has followed in recent years, reaching the status of European City of Culture in 1990.
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