Waterproofs
Where else in the world could claim to have invented waterproofs? Glasgow has its fair share of rain throughout the year and Chemist Charles Macintosh is credited as the inventor of the modern waterproof raincoat.
Where else in the world could claim to have invented waterproofs? Glasgow has its fair share of rain throughout the year and Chemist Charles Macintosh is credited as the inventor of the modern waterproof raincoat.
Police
If you are ever visiting Glasgow or live in the city, you can visit the Glasgow Police Museum on Bell Street which gives a detailed insight into the world’s very first municipal police force.
If you are ever visiting Glasgow or live in the city, you can visit the Glasgow Police Museum on Bell Street which gives a detailed insight into the world’s very first municipal police force.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Local legend has it that Glasgow curry house the Shish Mahal that can now be found on Park Road, created the famous curry.
Local legend has it that Glasgow curry house the Shish Mahal that can now be found on Park Road, created the famous curry.
Half-time interval
Queen’s Park have been a footballing pioneer having been the first club to be founded in Scotland. As well as inventing free-kicks, turnstiles and crossbars, they were also the very first team to play two 45 minute halves of football so are credited with creating the half-time break.
Television
Inventor John Logie Baird transmitted the world’s first long-distance television signal between London and Glasgow’s Central Hotel. He has a suite named in his honour at the famous Glasgow hotel.
Inventor John Logie Baird transmitted the world’s first long-distance television signal between London and Glasgow’s Central Hotel. He has a suite named in his honour at the famous Glasgow hotel.
Fridge
Glasgow cannot claim to have strictly invented the fridge but the city did have a role in artificial refrigeration which can be traced way back to the 18th century through William Cullen.
Glasgow cannot claim to have strictly invented the fridge but the city did have a role in artificial refrigeration which can be traced way back to the 18th century through William Cullen.
Glasgow Coma
ScaleThe Glasgow Coma Scale was created in the city by Sir Graeme Treasdale and Brian Jennet whilst they were working in the Institute of Neurological Sciences in Glasgow. It is used to provide a practical method for assessment of impairment of conscious level in response to defined stimuli.
ScaleThe Glasgow Coma Scale was created in the city by Sir Graeme Treasdale and Brian Jennet whilst they were working in the Institute of Neurological Sciences in Glasgow. It is used to provide a practical method for assessment of impairment of conscious level in response to defined stimuli.
Beta blockers
Although born in Uddingston, James Black established a Veterniary Psychology department at the University of Glasgow and is credited with inventing beta blockers which led to him winning the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1988.
Although born in Uddingston, James Black established a Veterniary Psychology department at the University of Glasgow and is credited with inventing beta blockers which led to him winning the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1988.
Antiseptic
While Professor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow, Joseph Lister discovered how to prevent infection in wounds after surgery through the antiseptic effects of phenol which must have saved millions of lives since
While Professor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow, Joseph Lister discovered how to prevent infection in wounds after surgery through the antiseptic effects of phenol which must have saved millions of lives since
(Improved) Steam engine
Glasgow cannot claim to have invented the steam engine, but Scottish inventor James Watt made vast improvements to its efficiency.
Glasgow cannot claim to have invented the steam engine, but Scottish inventor James Watt made vast improvements to its efficiency.
Cash machine
There is some debate over who invented the cash machine with two inventors having been given credit. James Goodfellow is widely credited for inventing the cash machine whilst working in Glasgow in the 1960s. His invention also included a coded card with a pin number.
There is some debate over who invented the cash machine with two inventors having been given credit. James Goodfellow is widely credited for inventing the cash machine whilst working in Glasgow in the 1960s. His invention also included a coded card with a pin number.
Ultrasound
Another invention from the University of Glasgow is the ultrasound which was invented by Ian Donald whilst professor of midwifery.
Another invention from the University of Glasgow is the ultrasound which was invented by Ian Donald whilst professor of midwifery.
