The famous British cities презентация

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The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country’s west central lowlands. A person from this city is known as a Glaswegian, which is also the name of the local dialect.

with Americas. In the 19th-20th centuries the city and surrounding region grew to become one of the world’s centres of engineering and shipbuilding. It was known as the “Second City of the British Empire” for much of the Victorian era. Today it is one of Europe’s top twenty financial centres and is the home to many of Scotland’s leading businesses.

developed as a health resort during the 18th century and became a destination for holidaymakers after the arrival of the railway in 1841. The city experienced rapid population growth reaching a peak of over 160,000 by 1961.

a substantial business conference industry. It has two universities and a medical school. It is also famous for a drive of old cars from London.

it got the status of the city and developed as a major port. By the early 19th century, 40 % of the world’s trade passed through its docks.

to its diverse population, which draws from a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions. The popularity of The Beatles in the 1960s made it a tourist destination; tourism forms a significant part of the city’s modern economy. In 2007 the city celebrated its 800th anniversary, and in 2008 it was named the European Capital of Culture title.

city became an important centre of the wool industry in the Middle Ages. In the 18th century, under George III, it developed into an elegant town with neoclassical buildings, which blend harmoniously with the Roman baths.

are amongst the most famous and important Roman remains north of the Alps, which marked the beginning of its history as a spa town. The city is included into The World Heritage List.