1838
Clydesdale Bank founded in Glasgow.
Scotland
In March 1838, an advertisement appeared for a new joint stock banking company in Glasgow, the Clydesdale Banking Company. It was to be “chiefly a local bank – having few …
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Scotland
1840
Foundation stone for the Monument to Sir Walter Scott is laid in Princes Street Gardens.
Scotland
Foundation stone for the Monument to Sir Walter Scott is laid in Princes Street Gardens. This August 15, 1840 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1840
John Boyd Dunlop, Scottish Inventor of the pneumatic rubber tire, born
Scotland
John Boyd Dunlop (February 05, 1840 - October 23, 1921) was a Scottish inventor who founded the rubber company that bears his name. In 1888 he developed commercially practical …
1841
Poet and songwriter Robert Allan died in New York
Scotland
Robert Allan (1774–1841) – Scottish Poet and Songwriter On this date, Robert Allan, a Scottish poet and songwriter, passed away in New York, just six days after emigrating from …
1842
Intercity railway between Glasgow and Edinburgh opened by Queen Victoria
Scotland
Intercity railway between Glasgow and Edinburgh opened by Queen Victoria. This February 21, 1842 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1843
Charles Mackintosh, born
Scotland
The Mackintosh or raincoat (abbreviated as mac) is a form of waterproof raincoat, first sold in 1824, made of rubberised fabric. The Mackintosh is named after its Scottish inventor …
1843
Break up of Church of Scotland and formation of Free Church of Scotland
Scotland
Break up of Church of Scotland and formation of Free Church of Scotland. This May 18, 1843 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1845
Caledonian Railway Company authorized to commence business
Scotland
Caledonian Railway Company authorized to commence business.
1846
Rev Henry Duncan, founder of the world-wide savings bank movement, died near Ruthwell
Scotland
Rev Henry Duncan, founder of the world-wide savings bank movement, died near Ruthwell. This February 12, 1846 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Scotland.
1847
Sir James Young Simpson helps delivers first child to be born with the aid of anesthesia
Scotland
Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, FRSE FRCPE FSA Scot (7 June 1811 – 6 May 1870), was a Scottish obstetrician and a significant figure in the history of medicine. He was the …
1847
Final run of the Edinburgh to London mail coach
Scotland
The final run of the Edinburgh to London mail coach took place on July 26, 1842. This event marked the end of an era in British transportation history, as the mail coach, which had …
1847
The Educational Institute of Scotland was founded
Scotland
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) is the oldest teachers’ trade union in the world, having been founded in 1847 when dominies became concerned about the effect of …