The Glasgow and Ayr and Glasgow and Greenock Railway Companion; Containing a Description of the Railroads with Notices of the Towns, Villages, Antiquities in Their Vicinity (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1841 Excerpt: ... 22 dressed to assemblies of far higher pretension. Glasgow is eminently distinguished for her public spirit and the lively interest she takes in all important national questions. Her powerful voice took the lead in the cry raised throughout Scotland against West India slavery, and the zealous and persevering exertions of her AntiSlavery Association will long be remembered and applauded by every friend of humanity. Population The following table will show the rapidity with which the population of Glasgow has risen to its present amount: --Since 1831 there has been no government census taken, but there is strong reason for thinking that the population at present amounts to nearly 300,000. From the above brief sketch, which is all that our limits can make room for, of a few of the principal features of Glasgow, we proceed to give an account of the Railway, beginning with the DEPOT AT TKADESTON, GLASGOW, which, as it is fast verging towards its completion, we shall consider as in a finished state. By an arrangement entered into between the Glasgow and Ayr, and the Glasgow and Greenock Railway Companies, it was agreed that this depot should be erected at their joint expense, and for their mutual accommodation. The ground laid out for the depot, measures about 14,000 square yards; besides this, there is about 1J acres between Paisley canal and Cook Street, kept in reserve for yards, stores, and other necessary purposes. The station-house is 80 feet long, 60 feet broad, exclusive of the archway, and 45 feet high. It is built in the Grecian Doric style. On the front facing Bridge Street, there is a massive portico surmounted by an entablature and pediment, and supported by four columns 30 feet in height. Round the building is a carriage way 15 feet wide, with a foot..