Glasgow Humane Society sculpture © Thomas Nugent

NS5964 : Glasgow Humane Society sculpture

taken 7 years ago, near to Glasgow, Great Britain

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Glasgow Humane Society sculpture

A rusty metal sculpture, possibly a pelican, at the boathouse in Glasgow Green.

Glasgow Humane Society

Founded in 1790, Glasgow Humane Society is the world's oldest practical life-saving society. The society is based in the Officer's House on Glasgow Green, with a nearby boathouse and landing stage on the north bank of the River Clyde.

In addition to many other services, the society (which is a registered charity) Provides safety cover for the people who use the river for sporting and recreational purposes. This includes 14 rowing clubs, canoeists and The Rutherglen Cruising Club who make daily use of the River, plus commuters, members of the public and tourists who visit along the river bank and walkway.

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Grid Square: NS5964, 1755 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Thomas Nugent (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Monday, 11 August, 2014 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 19 August, 2014
Geographical Context: Park and Public Gardens Suburb, Urban fringe
Primary Subject of Photo: Art
Subject Location: OSGB36: NS 5992 6407 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:50.9656N 4:14.3433W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NS 5992 6407
View Direction: North-northeast (about 22 degrees)