Bridge of Sighs (western end)

Image: © Lairich Rig Taken: 8 Aug 2012

See Image for further information, and for a view in the opposite direction; see Image for a side view. The bridge provides access to the Glasgow Necropolis – http://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/7569 – which is at its other end. In the present photograph, the blocky little structure on the left is the lodge (1839-40), which was moved from its original position. The gates at the far end were given ironwork with Glasgow's arms on them; the words "Toties Redeuntis Eodem" (the motto of the Merchants House of Glasgow, who were responsible for the creation of the bridge and the Necropolis); the symbol (again, that of the Merchants House) of a clipper on a globe; and the text "William Brown of Kilmardinny / Dean of Guild / MDCCCXXXVII and XXXVIII". [William Brown was Dean of Guild of the Merchants House of Glasgow from 1837-38, as noted above. In 1856, Robert Baird died while holding the office of Dean, and William Connal, appointed Interim Dean, died after just a few days in office; William Brown then served as Interim Dean for about four weeks, until the time of the annual election.]

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