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Glasgow (disambiguation) facts for kids

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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. It's a very important place!

But sometimes, the word "Glasgow" can mean other things too. This page helps you find what you are looking for when you see the name "Glasgow."

Places Named Glasgow

Many places around the world are named Glasgow, often after the famous city in Scotland.

In Canada

  • New Glasgow, Nova Scotia: A town in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
  • Glasgow, Ontario: A small community in Ontario, Canada.

In New Zealand

In Suriname

  • Glasgow, Suriname: A village located in the Nickerie District of Suriname.

In the United States

Many towns and cities in the United States are also named Glasgow. Here are a few examples:

People Named Glasgow

"Glasgow" is also a family name, or surname. Many people have this name. Here are a few examples of people who have made a mark:

  • Ellen Glasgow: An American novelist who wrote many books.
  • Nesby Glasgow: An American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL).
  • William Glasgow (general): An Australian Army Major General who served in important wars.

Music

  • "Glasgow": This is the name of a song by the band They Might Be Giants. You can find it on their album called Venue Songs.

Transportation

The name Glasgow has been used for many different types of transportation.

Stations

  • Glasgow station (disambiguation): This refers to different train or bus stations that have "Glasgow" in their name.

Ships

  • HMS Glasgow: This name has been given to eight different warships used by the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom.
  • HHS Glasgow: This was a special royal yacht used by the Sultan of Zanzibar.
  • SS City of Glasgow: This was a passenger steamship. It was launched in the year 1850 and carried people across the seas.

Other Uses of Glasgow

The name Glasgow is used in many other interesting ways too!

  • Battle of Glasgow, Missouri: This was a battle that took place during the American Civil War in Missouri.
  • 5805 Glasgow: This is the name of a minor planet, a small rocky object that orbits the Sun.
  • Glasgow Bailie: This is a special type of salted herring, which is a kind of fish. It's sometimes also called a Glasgow Magistrate.
  • Glasgow School: This refers to a group of artists, mainly painters, from the 1880s and 1890s. They were known for their unique style, which was influenced by outdoor landscape paintings.
  • Glasgow Coma Scale: This is a medical tool invented by doctors in Glasgow. It helps doctors check how awake or conscious a patient is, especially if they have a brain injury. It uses a 15-point scale.
  • Glasgow Outcome Scale: This is another medical scale. It helps doctors describe how well patients are recovering after a brain injury.
  • Glasgow: This is a type of Knightmare Frame from the popular manga and anime series Code Geass. Knightmare Frames are large, human-shaped robots used in battles.
  • HMS Glasgow error: This refers to a mistake found on a 6d postage stamp from the Falkland Islands in 1964. It's a rare and interesting stamp error!

See also

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