Essays on Glasgow
In this essay, I will explore our habitat and talk about different monuments. I will use resources from lecturers, site visits, fieldwork, books, Pecha Kucha and mind maps. Also I will briefly touch on the subject of the history of the abandoned and unused spaces. Next I will talk about my fieldwork and inspiration from...
Urbanisation was a global phenomenon, triggered by the industrial revolution at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Urbanisation has a variety of economic, political, environmental and social implications. Historians have critically explored how, from a social perspective, the lived experience of urbanisation did indeed present the population of Europe more opportunities than ever before, with...
At the beginning of the 19th century, Glasgow was expanding to accommodate for businessmen who sought housing outside of the city center. Now, a mix of townhouses, terraces and tenements can be found in the Woodlands area. With the Glasgow University campus, hospitals, schools and public spaces, the area has developed well in comparison to...
