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	Govan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Govan is a district and former burgh in the southwestern part of the Scottish city of Glasgow.
		During the 19th century, the population of Govan increased from 9,000 in 1864 to 95,000 by 1907.
		Govan was at one stage the centre of the world-renowned Clydeside shipbuilding industry, although few yards remain today.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Govan (1193 words)

	Daniel Govan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Govan became a brigade commander and fought at the Battle of Chickamauga, the Battle of Missionary Ridge, and played a prominent role at the Battle of Ringgold Gap.
		On 29 December 1863 Govan is commissioned a Brigadier General with his command consisting of the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Arkansas Infantry Regiments.
		Govan served the remainder of the war with the Army of Tennessee.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Daniel_Govan (300 words)

	GOVAN - LoveToKnow Article on GOVAN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It lies on the south bank of the Clyde in actual contact with Glasgow, and in a parish of the same name which includes a large part of the city on both sides of the river.
		Govan remained little more than a village till i86o, when the growth of shipbuilding and allied trades gave its development an enormous impetus.
		Govan is supplied with Glasgow gas and water, and its tramways are leased by the Glasgow corporation; but it has an electric light installation of its own, and performs all other municipal functions quite independently of the city, annexation to which it has always strenuously resisted.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GO/GOVAN.htm (259 words)

	Govan History
		Govan is situated at the confluence of the rivers Clyde and Kelvin.
		Govan Parish was not confined to the south of the Clyde, where it stretched from Polmadie in the east to Renfrew in the west, but also took in areas on the north bank of the river.
		Govan was one of the earliest of the city's Comprehensive Development Areas, its first Housing Association, the Central Govan Housing Association was 21 years old in 1993, and pioneered new initiatives in urban planning.
	www.govan.town.50megs.com /custom.html (2870 words)

	Historical perspective for Govan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Govan is here taken as including the small parish of Gorbals, which has been for a long time ecclesiastically distinct, and also had, for a considerable period, as is noticed in the article Glasgow, a separate jurisdiction.
		The districts of Govan, to both the S and W of Glasgow, have long been favouritelocalities for suburban residences, and aslong ago as 1840 it was said that the parish was'studded with the villas of the opulent merchants of Glasgow.' Govan.
		Govan village was then, and indeed remained down to 1856 (when it was still more than a mile distant from the nearest part of Glasgow on the S side of the Clyde), a quiet village with old-fashioned thatched houses, some of them with quaint circular inside stairs.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townhistory492.html (5939 words)

	Govan Cross at Jordanhill and at Govan, by Alan D. Macquarrie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In the autumn of 1928 the stone was deposited by the Corporation in Govan Kirk, and erected in one of the arches beside the chancel.
		Perhaps we should guess that the standing crosses in the enclosure at Govan stood near the kirk, and were visible to the congregation as they moved from the entrance of the enclosure towards the kirk at its centre.
		The excavations at Govan in the summer of 1996 have uncovered the roadway at the entrance to the enclosure in the south-east corner, and have indicated that the church itself probably stood in the centre, near the south end of the present building.
	www.strath.ac.uk /Departments/JHLibrary/archives/govancross.html (1530 words)

	South Africa: The Peasants Revolt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Govan Mbeki is recognized widely in South Africa as an expert on the Transkei and on rural and agrarian problems.
		Govan's colleagues in the Transkei watched the workings of the new Bantu Authorities, the chiefs' courts, and the so-called development schemes of the government, and sent their findings to him, through the information pipe-lines of the African National Congress.
		That month Govan was arrested in the raid on the Rivonia underground hiding-place and he was taken to prison to spend the first ninety days in solitary detention, and then to await trial on a charge of conspiring to overthrow the South African government by violent means.
	www.anc.org.za /books/peasants.html (21067 words)

	Daniel Govan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Govan moved to California during the gold rush along with his cousin Benjamin McCulloch along with his brother Henry Eustace McCulloch also become a Confederate general.
		Govan became a brigade commander and fought the Battle of Chickamauga the Battle of Missionary Ridge and a prominent role at the Battle of Gap.
		On 29 December 1863 Govan is commissioned a Brigadier General his command consisting of the 5th 6th and 8th Arkansas Infantry Regiments.
	www.freeglossary.com /Daniel_Govan (535 words)

	Scottish Parliament \| Petitiions Committee \| Official Report \| 23 June 2004
		Govan is probably one of the worst examples, but we think that there is a general issue and that is why we have brought it to the Scottish Parliament.
		One of the problems in Govan is that, with the increase in rents, the only people, by and large, who can afford to live in social housing are those who are on benefit.
		Although the specific case of Govan raises certain issues, the petition asks for the Scottish Executive and Scottish Enterprise to be assessed in relation to the effect that they are having on Govan.
	www.govanlc.com /petitions_or (4126 words)

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		The Govan 12 Hogback is a massive example of the recumbent grave monument generally in use in the 9th and 10th centuries in Scotland and England.
		The church of Govan was a prebend of Glasgow.
		On 13th July 1577, the teinds of Govan were granted to the University of Glasgow, and the Principal of the University ex officio was appointed minister of the parish.
	members.lycos.co.uk /govanchildhood/rosemary.htm (6669 words)

	Govan Industries Pty. Ltd.
		The early 1990's saw Govan move into the Middle-Eastern market with a big bang and soon were on the approved list of major players like ARAMCO, KNPC and others.
		Govan's innovation and hunger for new product development did not stop with this wide range of products.
		Govan's success has primarily come from its ability to supply customised products and its flexible approach in accommodating ever-changing customer requirements.
	www.govan.com.au /history.asp (292 words)

	Glasgow Govan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Govan in 1973, like Hamilton in 1967, was one of Labour's safest seats and it appeared inconceivable that people there would vote for anything other than Labour.
		Govan MP Ian Davidson decided that a move to Dunnachie's safer seat of Glasgow Pollok would be desirable and he was selected unopposed.
		Govan now includes Shawlands and Pollokshields which is the Asian quarter from the Pollok seat, and the Queen's Park area of the Mike Watson's abolished Central seat.
	www.alba.org.uk /nextwe/g04.html (2982 words)

	Govan Vran (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The flu like symptoms didn't bother her parents much, as Govan constantly was falling ill with minor sicknesses, but when the child began to act lackluster and vomit up all food and drink, Aren and Celinia became worried.
		Govan continues to waste away, body being eaten by the vicious fever.
		Govan told him who she was, and he snapped to, listening with interest.
	www.eternal-city.com /bios/govan.htm (652 words)

	The Hindu : Govan Mbeki is dead
		Govan Mbeki, one of the greatest leaders of the liberation struggle in South Africa died this morning.
		Govan Mbeki was throughout his active political life an active member of the African National Congress and the South African Communist Party.
		Born on 9 July 1910, Govan Mbeki was educated at mission schools and received his bachelor's degree specialising in economics and politics from the University of Fort Hare, a premier fl institute of higher education.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/2001/08/31/stories/0331000c.htm (522 words)

	Daniel Chevilette GOVAN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Daniel Chevilette Govan was born in Northampton County, North Carolina on July 4, 1829, but was brought up in Mississippi, and attended the University of South Carolina.
		A large part of Govan's brigade fought until the dense volume of Federal troops overran them and took physical possession of the men and their weapons.
		General Govan, captured that day, was soon exchanged and followed the fortunes of the army of Tennessee to the last.
	www.civilwarhistory.com /Generals/govan.htm (615 words)

	Govan Home
		Govan is a farming community located (51° lat.
		Govan is becoming well known for its hunting and fishing.
		Govan' s housing is well known for it's affordability and quality.
	www.govansk.com (86 words)

	Argyll Motors
		It was while Alex Govan was working as a foreman with the Eadie Manufacturing Company (a bicycle manufacturer which more recently produced the Ariel motor cycles) that he developed his fascination for cars.
		Mr W A Smith, who was already familiar with Govan's technical ability, came forward and set up the Hozier Engineering Co Ltd with £15,000 capital in the very factory in Hozier Street, Glasgow in which Govan had started his bicycle career.
		Alex Govan was a great believer in the value of competition and drove personally in as many events as possible.
	www.scotiaweb.co.uk /argyll (2317 words)

	Monkton Rectorial Benefice - St Govan's Chapel
		As a boy St Govan was attracted by the preaching and teaching of St Ailbe, a native of Solva, Pembrokeshire, who founded the monastery of Dairinis, in Wexford, and Govan joined the monastery there.
		The legend is that St Govan was given a silver bell which was stolen by pirates from its bell tower.
		St Govan prayed for its return, and angels retrieved it and placed it inside a rock where it would be safe, and St Govan used to tap the rock which gave a note a thousand times stronger than the note of the original bell.
	www.revjones.fsnet.co.uk /govan/govan.html (1112 words)

	Two members of Clearwater church vie for same seat
		Govan was immersed several months ago, when he, his wife and his children, after attending church at Calvary for about five years, together made professions of faith and were all baptized in the same service.
		Govan has received some attention from Schiavo supporters, though he refused to comment on the case or his opponent, except to note that Greer has never been opposed for reelection.
		Govan said he believes voters should examine what candidates running for office “have done with their authority and determine if that authority is something you can find that will be respectable to you.”
	www.floridabaptistwitness.com /2999.article (1990 words)

	Tampabay: Is candidate trying to hide his gender?
		Govan is trying to use his first name to trick women into voting for him.
		Govan said the ad is a simple pitch to a publication's very specific audience.
		Govan said his name is beyond his control.
	www.sptimes.com /2004/07/15/Tampabay/Is_candidate_trying_t.shtml (521 words)

	Govan
		They are usually friendly enough, but just like Govan itself, you get the feeling that many of these people are just going through the motions waiting for the abyss to claim them.
		During the sixties, we have been told, the Brechin was 'the place' to hang out and it boasted a great live band called The Crescendos.
		We do know that Govan was once a thriving and bustling place with a heart of gold.
	www.subcrawl.co.uk /Govan.htm (482 words)

	Commercial Property for Sale: Govan, Saskatchewan
		The Town of Govan, population 315, is located in Central Saskatchewan on Provincial Highway #20, approximately 180 kilometres (kms) southeast of Saskatoon and 107 kms north of Regina.
		Govan has a hotel and café, a gas station and licenced mechanics, a bank, post office, insurance office, library, and hair salon.
		Govan is the host of the annual Govan Olde Tyme Fiddle Festival held the first weekend in July.
	www.gabrielcorp.ca /king (421 words)

	Govan Buildings, Glasgow
		A series of urban pontoons, individually accommodating housing and landscape, have a dialogue with the Clyde and respond to the historic background of Govan.
		Govan Sketch Competition: RIAS PR Sketch ideas for the future of Govan and its reconnection by pedestrian ferry to the north bank have gone on exhibition at the Pearce Institute, Govan High Street.
		Timed to coincide with the RIAS Annual Convention, being held at Govan Old Parish Church on 5 & 6 May, three sketch competitions, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise, with total prize funds worth over £8,000, were set up to encourage debate and new ideas for the ancient burgh.
	www.glasgowarchitecture.co.uk /govan_buildings.htm (767 words)

	The Glories of Govan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		When it opened in the 1890s to link Govan with the West End and City Centre, the builders of the subway were paying tribute to the genius of the architect of Walmer Crescent, which was built by Alexander "Greek" Thomson in 1857.
		As well as the Pearce Institute mentioned, the Elder Park, which lies further along the Govan Road from the Pearce, was donated to the people of Govan in 1885 by Mrs Isabella Elder as a memorial to her husband.
		A fitting end to a visit to Govan is to stroll to the Elderpark Library where the Govan Heritage Exhibition will elaborate on some of the things you have seen and point to others you may have missed.
	www.glasgowwestend.co.uk /people/govanhistory.php (2523 words)

	Clann Arthur : The Govan Sarcophagus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Govan sarcophagus has been suggested as being that of St Constantine himself, in which he was interred after his body was brought back from Kintyre.
		Although Govan is well outside what is regarded as Pictish territory, the interlace and the animal figures on the sarcophagus are like carvings on Pictish symbol stones.
		There is no argument that Govan was a major ecclesiastical site and after Arthur's death, it would be a suitable site for his burial, even though he was a war leader rather than the king of later romances.
	www.clannarthur.com /allpages/govansarcophagus.htm (2041 words)

	Glasgow Charity Poorhouse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		After the 1845 Poor Law Amendment (Scotland) Act, poor law provision in Glasgow was divided between four parishes: City, Barony, Govan, and Gorbals.
		From this time, Govan also provided accommodation for paupers from Gorbals parish, before eventually absorbing the parish in 1873.
		In 1867-72, a new poorhouse, together with a 240 bed general hospital and 180 patient lunatic asylum, were built at on separate site at Merryflatts.
	users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/Govan/Govan.shtml (266 words)

	Glasgow Govan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The civil war in the Govan Labour party continued throughout the run-up to the 1999 Scottish general election with Sarwar being accused by newspapers of attempting to 'curry favour' with the London leadership when he gave his backing to their preferred candidate for the Scottish Parliament, Gordon Jackson QC.
		Several more members of the Govan Labour party could have headed for the House of Lords but the scandal did not reach the same proportions as the Sarwar/Watson one.
		The Tory candidate for Govan in 1999 and number two on their list, Tasmina Ahmed-Seikh has since become disillusioned with the William Hague's stumble to the right.
	www.alba.org.uk /scot99constit/g04.html (3206 words)

	The Govan Letter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		At Govan Community Council's June meeting the officers agreed the schedule for the election of the new Community Council for 2005-2007.
		Govan's late nineteenth century industrial townscape is also relatively unique.
		It proposes that the tenements at the core of Govan be preserved and that urgent action is taken to redevelop Govan Road as a viable town centre high street with shops - as against the current shopping centre.
	www.citystrolls.com /z-temp/govan-letter.htm (1378 words)

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