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St. Kentigern/St.Mungo |
In the 6th century the Christian bishop, Kentigern – later known as St. Mungo – established a monastery in Glasgow, and under the laws of a bishop (which made Glasgow a bishopric) the once small, rural settlement became one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the Kingdom of Scotland.
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The Coat of Arms. |
The Crest
The Coat of Arms of the City of Glasgow was given to the royal burgh by the Lord Lyon on 25 October 1866. It incorporates symbols and emblems that represent miracles supposed to have been performed by St. Mungo. These miracles are listed in the traditional rhyme:
Here's the bird that never flew
Here's the tree that never grew
Here's the bell that never rang
Here's the fish that never swam
The Bell
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A St. Mungo's handbell. |
The original bell disappeared some time after 1578 but a new bell was purchased by the judges of Glasgow court in 1641. This bell is on display in the People's Palace Museum.
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