Poplin Street,SE. “I think it's important to take these tobacco lords off the pedestal they seemingly stand on and instead recognise other Scottish activists who are deserving of such esteem,” the petition adds. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Buchanan Street, named after Andew Buchanan, a tobacco lord and slave owner, was renamed George Floyd Street, in memory of the man who was killed by police in Minnesota, US, on 25 May. Insurance Plan of Glasgow Vol. A petition calling for Glasgow to rename the streets in the city which celebrate slavery figures has gained over 3,500 votes in the past 24 hours.. Campaigns have been launched to change the names of some of the streets in the city centre - as they currently depict 'tobacco lords' who benefited from slavery. Bella, who has almost 9,000 fans on Instagram alongside her twin brother Sausage, was last seen running after a deer on the Clyde Walkway in the Newton/Cambuslang area last Friday. You can unsubscribe at any time. CELTIC fan group the Green Brigade have plastered alternative street names around Glasgow - honouring George Floyd and Sheku Bayo. Old to New Street names 1929 - 1945. Controversial plan to build Starbucks drive-thru in Dennistoun paused. And mentions how the city could follow in the footsteps of Spain, which renamed the streets in the country previously named after figures from Franco’s fascist regime. A police van by a sign alternatively naming Ingram Street Harriet Tubman Street in Glasgow. "It was weird cause everyone knew the street names but not necessarily who those people were or what they did. "Then, last year I was given an assignment, just to create a survey to understand some research techniques and I thought I should make it on something I thought was really important and some people might care about too, hoping it could actually gain some momentum and if not make a change, at least raise awareness.". Ciara Spratt, who set up the petition back in September, told Glasgow Live: "I remember learning about some of the slave trade history of Glasgow in primary school but thought that what we were told wasn’t really common knowledge. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. It comes as the city is set to host a Black Lives Matter protest this weekend in solidarity with the protests that have erupted across the USA over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Police probe launched as man dies suddenly in Argyle Street building. ... You can always change your mind later. Investigations into the death are currently ongoing. The building footprints, their use (commercial, residential, educational, etc. Any person whose birth is registered in Scotland or who was legally adopted in Scotland may apply for a recorded change of name. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Cara Drive,SW1. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Susan Aitken took to Twitter amid increased calls to rename streets such as Buchanan, Cochrane and Dunlop Street. Activists have put up names of black people and … One sign 'renames' road as George Floyd Street, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Scottish campaign to change slave owner street names smacks of white saviour complex and patronises black people Chris Sweeney Chris Sweeney is an author and columnist who has written for newspapers such as The Times, Daily Express, The Sun and Daily Record, along with several international-selling magazines. She said street names could be temporarily renamed after key figures in the Glasgow abolitionist movement as well as women such as Mary Barbour, a councillor and campaigner who led … There are fears the plans will not go far enough, with quarantine set to be enforced on arrivals from just a limited number of countries. A sign alternatively naming Wilson Street 'Rosa Parks Street' in Glasgow on 6 June, 2020. John Glassford of Dougalston and Whitehill (1715 – 27 August 1783) was a … However, the new sign has now been taken down. Currently there are many streets in Glasgow which are named after slave owners, such as Glassford Street (John Glassford), Ingram Street (Archibald Ingram) and Buchanan street (Andrew Buchanan) glorifying the slave owners of the past. Other passages owe their names to merchants including Archibald Ingram, Alexander Oswald, Andrew Cochrane and John Glassford. ), the number of floors and the height of the building, as well as … City planners had previously recommended that the development should go-ahead. A number of staff at the Tesco Extra have tested positive for the virus. New covid vaccine scam hits Glasgow and NHS warns don't fall for online con. I wouldn't even know half the dodgy shit I know about Glasgow's past if it wasn't for the street names pointing it out. Julie O'Rourke and 18-month-old Jesse were rescued from the top floor flat after the terrifying early morning blaze. An instance occurs in Belmar Terrace, Pollokshields—the original proprietor of which having two daughters, Bella and Marion, took the first syllable from each of … CELTIC fan group the Green Brigade have plastered alternative street names around Glasgow - honouring George Floyd and Sheku Bayo. For more information or to downloaded the application form please visit NRS - Change of Name . The SNP MSP for Provan, pointed out that many street names in Glasgow had a connection to the slave trade, and suggested some could be renamed. Anti-racism campaigners in Glasgow have placed plaques with alternative street names on buildings in the city to protest roads currently named after merchants in the slave trade. Adelplhi Street,Bridgeton. A sign alternatively naming Cochrane Street 'Sheku Bayoh Street' in Glasgow on 6 June, 2020. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Like Floyd, Sheku Bayoh, 32, died in police custody after being restrained by officers who responded to a call in Kirkcaldy, Fife, five years ago. It is impossible within the limits of a single volume to give the origin or history of every street—a great many having fancy names, to discover the meaning of which would be somewhat of the nature of a conundrnm. A Glasgow writer has called for famous city centre streets to be renamed because they bear the names of former slave owners. The petition advocates a change in names such as Glassford Street and Buchanan Street to take the Tobacco Lords 'off the pedestal they seemingly stand on and instead recognise other Scottish activists who are deserving of such esteem'. Activists also changed the names of Cochrane Street and Wilson Street to Sheku Bayoh Street and Rosa Parks Street respectively. 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Novelist and Glasgow Caledonian University academic, Chris Dolan, said in an interview last week that slavery was “the greatest blot on humanity’s register”, and suggested roads such as Ingram Street and Buchanan Street… These Glasgow street names … Activists also changed the names of Cochrane Street and Wilson Street to Sheku Bayoh Street and Rosa Parks Street respectively. Glasgow's east-end street names. The petitions states: “Currently there are many streets in Glasgow which are named after slave owners, such as Glassford Street (John Glassford), Ingram Street (Archibald Ingram) and Buchanan street (Andrew Buchanan) glorifying the slave owners of the past". In selecting a new street name, consideration will be given to the history of the site. Protestors in Glasgow also ‘renamed’ prominent city streets at the weekend, putting up George Floyd Street signs on Buchanan Street, which is named after an eighteenth century tobacco merchant. Anti-racism campaigners have decided to rename streets in the centre of Glasgow that are connected with the slave trade, replacing them with the names of slaves, black activists and those killed by the police. He bought a house named Willowbank, in the Sauchy Haugh, now Sauchiehall Street, near the site of the present Blythswood Street, and two years later he set about his famous enterprise of supplying Glasgow with water. Trainee Glasgow nurse and 'devoted mummy' to two children dies from covid. A petition calling for Glasgow to rename the streets in the city which celebrate slavery figures has gained over 3,500 votes in the past 24 hours. Of course they were integral in Glasgow’s growth as a city but it seemed weird to me that they were set on a pedestal like that even now. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. 393 of the new cases are in Greater Glasgow and Clyde and 245 are in Lanarkshire. It contains more entries and the exact year of each change. New plaques, which have a black background and a white font, appeared below the official names of several streets in the city centre on Friday afternoon, ahead of a Black Lives Matter protest scheduled for Sunday. V Key Plan 1 1 : 2400 This "key plan" indicates coverage of the Goad 1901 series of fire insurance maps of Glasgow that were originally produced to aid insurance companies in assessing fire risks. To avoid duplication of street names, streets in the formerly suburban areas often were renamed. Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus updates live: 92 more coronavirus deaths and 1330 new cases in Scotland. Naggayi Angella's children have penned moving tributes to their mum, with son John writing: "Mummy was a nice caring person who loved me so much". March 5, 2019 by a Daily Business Contributor Leave a Comment. Andrew and Adam Clark pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court today after a police raid uncovered their vile stash. Campaigners wanting to remove Glasgow street names linked to the slave trade should instead focus on modern slavery, writes Shan Saba. V Key Plan 1 1 : 2400 This "key plan" indicates coverage of the Goad 1901 series of fire insurance maps of Glasgow that were originally produced to aid insurance companies in assessing fire risks. The scam email includes a link to register for the vaccine, then directs victims to a fake site which asks for bank details either to verify identification or to make a payment. For places like Glasgow, which were heavily damaged during the world wars, the names or original routes of streets might have changed when they were rebuilt. Fire crews at Dennistoun shop after reports of 'potentially hazardous materials' - live updates, Firefighters are at the scene conducting atmospheric monitoring tests after the alarm was raised at 1pm this afternoon, Car set on fire in north Glasgow as police launch investigation. The petition advocates a change in names such as Buchanan Street and Ingram Street to take the Tobacco Lords 'off the pedestal they seemingly stand on and instead recognise other Scottish activists who are deserving of such esteem'. A petition to change the names and stop "glorifying slave owners of the past" which was started last year has seen huge traction in recent days. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Agnes Drive,Govan. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Mr McKee suggested Glasgow could rename a street for George Floyd. Elsewhere, Floyd’s death has led to two petitions in Belgium demanding the removal of statues of King Leopold II, whose soldiers committed atrocities in Congo in the late 1800s. After the news that the physical stores will not reopen, leaving hundreds of jobs at risk, shoppers may now have to add themselves to a list of creditors that the business owes money to. Location: Glasgow Guide / Glasgow Information / Glasgow Street Names That Changed A list of Glasgow street names which were subject to change prior to the 1940s Page 1: … Several streets including Buchanan Street, Ingram Street, Glassford Street and … Read our full mailing list consent terms here. The local councillors, community council and Royal Mail amongst others are consulted on the proposed street name. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? The Glasgow street name changes come after more than 11,500 people have signed a petition to rename streets named after slave owners. ), the number of floors and the height of the building, as well as … Street Change Glasgow is another initiative by the city's Begging Strategy Group which aims to ensure people do not have to beg. About Post Office directories. Many of the famous names celebrated in the city centre are those of tobacco lords and other businessmen who owned plantations in America and whose enterprise was underpinned by the trading of slaves and … 394 of the new cases are in Greater Glasgow and Clyde and 245 are in Lanarkshire. Glasgow Guide: Glasgow Info: Glasgow Streets that have Changed Names. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Devastated dog owners launch appeal to find beautiful missing husky collie Bella, Nicola Sturgeon adviser Devi Sridhar claims UK Government quarantine hotels plan won't work. In the Belgian city of Ghent, a bust of Leopold II was vandalised with the words “I can’t breath”, the same words spoken by Floyd while his neck was pinned down by Derek Chauvin, who has been charged with his murder. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. 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There was a strong flowing spring at Willowbank. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. As of this afternoon, over 3,600 people have signed the petition. Covid nurse turns up for shift hours after testing positive for virus. The power to change place-names may also come simply through the power of one person to buy a house or a farm and re-name it according to his or her inclination. It now has more than 11,000 signatures. George Floyd Street, Fred Hampton Street: Activists in Glasgow change names of city streets linked to slavery #slaveryarchive Glasgow’s street names are history, but slavery is not. The following list of gangs was published in the Glasgow Evening Times in February 2006 as identified by Strathclyde Police with the accompanying map.. 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