Statues, murals and other interesting leftovers from Glasgow

Some bits that I forgot to fit.

Memorials to soldiers and firefighters

Scotland likes it’s badgers and the gulls don’t just eat fish and steal chips, they clean the streets

You can find interesting things in rail stations and parks

And on the front of old buildings. The architectural style of Charles Renie Mackintosh began in Glasgow, can be found in the Willow Tea Rooms and is particularly unique.  I’ve made efforts to see his works at the Scottish School, Helensburgh, the Huntarian and even the hotel next to where I stayed.  I love his style and someday hope to reproduce one of his chairs.

F.W> Woolworth went out of business in 1997 but used to be found all over the States.  I was surprised to see the remaining sign but since it originated in Liverpool, I probably shouldn’t have been. And this old building was just cool

So many buildings have such interesting adornments if you remember to look up.  And I can’t believe I caught this lad in action.  He was brilliant.

To Spanish freedom fighters and pedestrian bridges

Ben, this is a costume.  The legs zip up after your inside!

Cherubs and police boxes.  Or is it a Tardis??

Sir Billy’s banana boots and bathroom tiles in the loo at the People’s Palace

 

Sir Walter Scott in George’s Square

And these folks were just hanging out having a cocktail eye level with Scott

Judging by the lack of patina, it appears that Mercury’s willie is touched for good luck, unless too high to reach

During the US Civil War, the Union blockade cut off all export of tobacco and cotton, two of the biggest industries in Glasgow.  The resulting high levels of unemployment let the city in a state of unrest.  As a result the City of Glasgow created the world’s first police force and is documented in a wee museum where they have uniforms from around the world.

But I particularly like this photo of the first women officers.  And I have no idea about the scary figure under the clock.

 

 

There is a nice quiet place on the grounds of St Andrews RC Cathedral

And apparently if there is a statue of the Duke of Wellington, he is always adorned with a traffic cone.  If removed, it is quickly replace.  I’ve seen the same in Edinburgh.  And this building’s facade was just plain creativity.

Does this dog look like he is happy? That’s part of his act.