glasgow cathedral presentation final

Group 15DPresentation by Edward Slater

and Sebastian Wismayer

The Cathedral◦ History◦ Restoration◦ Contemporary

Surrounding Area◦ Points of Interest

“Cathedral Experience” ◦ Hotel and Restaurant

Location◦ Map◦ Access

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

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

Offered services:◦ Religious

◦ Music and choir events

◦ School and educational trips

Point of interest to tourists?

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

Cathedral offers only so much

Attract more visitors by including surroundings◦ Necropolis

◦ Parish (Oldest house in Glasgow)

◦ St. Mungo Museum

Weekend visit◦ Cathedral House

Hotel

View the surrounding points of interest

Stay overnight in the hotel

Cathedral day and night

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

Must-see stop for tourists

Key part of Glasgow’s history

Location and ease of access

Any Questions?