The History of the Railways in Glasgow
Go trainspotting through the past with us as we trace the impact of Glasgow’s railways on Britain’s industrial development in this free online history course.
Are you a railway enthusiast? Are you interested in history? Do you want to learn about the Industrial Revolution and the early development of railways? This free online course discusses the birth of railways in Britain and the development of related industrial works in and around Glasgow, Scotland. We bring this fascinating period to life and trace the progress of the railways that transformed Britain into an economic powerhouse.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
Exploring Old Maps
This module presents the comparison of current maps of Glasgow and its surroundings to the old maps. Its infrastructures, particularly the Monkland canal, the Monkland and Kirkintilloch railway, and the Glasgow and Garnkirk railway are reviewed, examining their state of operations in the early times as well as their state in modern days.
History of the Railway Works
In this module, we will discuss the history and development of the railway works in Springburn, Glasgow. You will explore some important operations such as the Charles Tennant Chemical Works, the Cowlairs Locomotive Works, the Hyde-park Works, and the Edinburg and Glasgow Railway. Also, a brief history of the Ballachulish Railway will be reviewed.
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