Paisley Abbey
By Melchisedec
- 25 Nov, 2013
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It was a lovely day on Friday when we visited here. The old town centre is impressive. Paisley was a very prosperous town when the textile trade was at its height - the town hall complex is very grand, but it was the Abbey that I really loved. It dates from the 12th century, and some of the early Stuart kings are buried here.
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Thanks, Jane!
25 Nov, 2013
Looking at this you would not think it is in such a busy situation.
26 Nov, 2013
No, you wouldn't, would you, Scotsgran? It's only a hop, skip and a jump away from the shopping centre. The Town Hall complex and the Abbey are in a park-like area with the River Cart running through it. You come round the corner of the Town Hall, and there is the beautiful old Abbey. It's a real surprise when you're not expecting it (and I wasn't!)
26 Nov, 2013
Very impressive building and interesting history
26 Nov, 2013
It is a beautiful building, yes, Bathgate. So solid, and "there" !
26 Nov, 2013
My very last public concert was in Paisley Town Hall Melchi. Brahms Requiem. One of my favourite works and a great one to go out on!
19 Jun, 2014
Brilliant!
It's a shame to see so many empty shops in Paisley at the moment, but that seems to be the same all over the place - here included.
19 Jun, 2014
Yes, I avoid Town Centres as much as ossicle. Very depressing. However, Dundee is having a massive make-over, which will reinvigorate the City, and hopefully bring more shops and eateries. It will be a few years yet, but it will be wonderful when finished. :) and we are getting a V&A as well, so things are on the up. :)
19 Jun, 2014
That's really impressive! Things are bound to take a turn for the better eventually. Our towns and cities have plenty of life in them yet!
19 Jun, 2014
Oh, I do hope so Melchi. We need to go back to the small independent shops in city centres. Specialists that offer something different to the massive chains.
19 Jun, 2014
We certainly do...
19 Jun, 2014
Thanks for the chat! It's taken the edge off the football!
19 Jun, 2014
I've really enjoyed it! Enjoy yourself - in spite of the football!
19 Jun, 2014
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12th century thats rather cool!!! great photo :-)))
25 Nov, 2013