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Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Glasgow Times
The reason Glaswegians are so grateful to 12th century churchman
This was a huge turning point for Glasgow, and its future as a thriving, modern metropolis was set in motion. This year, the city is celebrating its 850th anniversary. But who was Jocelin, the Bishop upon whom William of Lion, King of Scotland, bestowed this honour? Born in 1134, Jocelin was a Cistercian monk, based at Melrose Abbey during the 1160s. In 1170 he was appointed to be the fourth abbot there, a post he held for four years. In February 1174, on the death of the then Bishop, Jocelin was appointed to be the Bishop of Glasgow by the clergy, 'the people requesting and the king consenting' on May 23, 1174. The bishopric survived claims from the Bishop of St Andrews who considered himself 'Bishop of the Scots' and by longstanding claims by the Archbishops of York to subject the Scottish bishops to their authority. In 1175, Jocelin obtained a papal exemption from the authority of any bishop or archbishop, safeguarding him from any such claims, declaring the bishopric of Glasgow to be a 'special daughter of the Holy See.' That is, subject directly to Rome - a privilege later extended to the whole of the Scottish Church. City Charters showing Burgh Charter (Image: Scottish Catholic Collection Trust) This papal bull was confirmed in 1181 by Pope Lucius III when Jocelin travelled to Rome to appeal, on King William's behalf, against the King's excommunication by the Pope in an argument about the succession to the bishopric of St Andrews. Jocelin played a major role not only on the settlement that grew up around Glasgow Cathedral but in wider town and diocesan affairs. In about 1180. Jocelin commissioned a new Life of Kentigern from a monk of Furness, in Lancashire, whose name was also Jocelin. The purpose of getting his namesake to compile a biography of St Kentigern was to rouse enthusiasm over Glasgow's patron saint. Extract from Life of St Mungo (Image: Glasgow City Archives) He intended to create a powerful cult around St Mungo; helping to avoid any future threat of having to succumb to the supremacy of the Archbishop of York; and promoting the collection of funds for the erection of the church which was to be so intimately associated with his name. In terms of the cathedral, Jocelin began the erection of a nave as an addition to the already existing choir, but before 1189 and before the work was far advanced, it was interrupted by a fire. Bishop Jocelin took energetic measures to raise funds for its restoration. There is contemporary evidence as to what was happening around the rebuilding a few years later. Acting with the cooperation or counsel of the abbots, priors and other clergy in the bishopric, Jocelin was raising funds and promoting the rebuilding of the cathedral. Jocelin seal (Image: Glasgow City Archives) Jocelin secured large accessions of property throughout the kingdom with a view to the rebuilding of his cathedral, which had been destroyed by fire. His commission of a new life of Glasgow's patron saint was to excite public interest, and he procured a royal injunction that the undertaking should receive general support throughout the kingdom. On July 6, 1197, the 24th year of his episcopacy, Jocelin dedicated the new cathedral church. It was consecrated by Jocelin, with two other bishops assisting. It was not, however, completed for many years afterwards. Bishop Jocelin died on March 17, 1199 at his old abbey of Melrose and was buried there in the monk's choir. His 25-year tenure as Bishop of Glasgow was highly successful in promoting the best interests, both civil and spiritual, of the wide district over which he exercised his authority. Of all his endeavours perhaps the most permanently beneficial was the establishment of a burgh at Glasgow - the foundation charter of Glasgow's greatness, but the matters which attracted most attention in his own day were probably those connected with ecclesiastical affairs throughout the bishopric, and, most prominent of all, the rebuilding of the cathedral. And in one other way, Jocelin left a great legacy for the city. Glaswegians will be ever grateful that in the early 1190s he persuaded the king to granted Glasgow an annual fair. Its original emphasis was on trade, primarily of horse, cattle and produce markets, first held within the boundaries of Glasgow Cathedral, but its focus later shifted to entertainment - circuses, fairground rides, shows and amusements – and Glasgow's industrialists gave their workers their annual holiday during the week of the Fair. The Glasgow Fair Fortnight may not be as religiously observed as it once was, when the entire city closed down and everyone went on holiday, but it remains a tradition held dear to this day.
Buzz Feed
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
27 Walmart Products To Help You Spring Clean Because, Frankly, Your Home Needs It
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Spring is a season of renewal, so let's renew your home with a good once-over. 1. A slim storage tower that is the certified definition of space-saving. Slide this baby between your fridge and counter — or into any other narrow unused space in your home — and turn a weird, awkward gap into a storage bonanza. Walmart Promising review: 'Super easy to assemble. literally took me under five minutes. I use it as a storage shelf in my bathroom. I live in an efficiency/studio apartment that does not have a closet in the bathroom, but there was a small space between my shower and bathroom door, so I used this for that area. It fits perfectly with space left over. 10/10 highly recommended." — Neecey 2. A bottle of granite cleaner to have those kitchen countertops sparkling. You paid extra for them, so you might as well make sure they're always looking their best. 3. A wall-mounted bathroom storage cabinet because we always need more space-saving options in the bathroom. Clean up the counter clutter while giving your extra lotions, shampoos, and face creams a stylish new home. Walmart Promising review:"I bought this to put above my toilet in my bathroom, and it's perfect. It was super easy to assemble (I did it in an afternoon with just a screwdriver and a drill). All of the pieces were in perfect condition, and it looks great!" — Jocelin 4. A tub of The Pink Stuff cleaning paste because this product has thousands of 5-star reviews spread all over the internet. Now's the time to spread it all over your house and clean all those tough little spaces. Walmart Promising reviews:"I clean everything with this little miracle in a bottle. I had some burn marks on my ceramic cooktop that had been there for years. I applied the Pink Stuff and let it sit for 10 minutes. It wiped right off and took the burn marks with it. Family members commented on how great my stove looked! Highly recommend!" — Tammy I was scrubbing my kitchen sink but couldn't get it clean. This stuff finally did it! Can't wait to also try it on my shower." — Monica 5. A bottle of Lysol multipurpose cleaner that will provide the freshest scent while killing 99.9% of viruses and bacteria (including COVID) and lifting off all kinds of dirt and debris. Looks like a new home *and* smells like a new home. Walmart Promising review:"Brand New Day is my family's favorite scent. It smells clean without the lemony-pine scent of classic cleaners! And, of course, Lysol provides superior products." — Jennifer Price: $4.17 6. A pair of latex gloves to protect your hands as you work on all those stubborn stains. And if you just splurged on a fancy manicure, you'll want to keep them shiny (to match your shiny, clean house) by shielding them with these. Walmart Promising review:"These gloves are a great value for the money. I use them for washing dishes and cleaning up in the kitchen. I would recommend these as they are durable enough to withstand heavy wear and tear." — Athanasia 7. A six-pack of Scotch-Brite sponges that are made from 100% plant-based fibers and will clean the house in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Good for your environment (the house) and good for the environment (the planet). Walmart Promising review:"These Scotch-Brite Ocelo sponges are getting hard to find, and l'm glad Walmart carries them as they are way better than the smooth 'sponges' with a scrubber side as they are not absorbent, and the scrubber side usually shreds after a few uses." — Judy Price: $3.48 8. A self-cleaning broom and dustpan set so you can take one extra thing to clean off your list this spring. Sweep up all those loose bits of dust, crumbs, fur, and hair, then use the teeth built into the dustpan to scrape the rest out of the fibers. Walmart Promising review:"Loved it. Long broom and dustpan handles. Picks up all matter. Love the way it clips together for easy storage." — Carol 9. A wall- or cabinet-mounted paper towel holder because the way your home stays tidy once it's clean is to handle those tiny spills and messes as they come. Nothing is better for that than paper towels, and now they will be easier than ever to grab. 10. A cordless Dyson vacuum that comes with tons of different configurations. It can be long. It can be short. It has an attachment for crevices. It has an attachment for cleaning hard surfaces. It has a head for cleaning fabric surfaces. Basically, no matter what needs to be vacuumed or where, this device has you covered. Walmart 11. Or a Shark robot vacuum if you don't want to do any of the vacuuming yourself. Let this little guy take over the work for you. 12. And a steam cleaner because the vacuum can't get those messes and stains off the carpet. This thing will give your white shag area rug the full spa treatment. Walmart Promising review:"This steamer was one of the absolute best purchases that I've made! Simple to use and transport. Lasts long before having to refill, and gets the job done. Wish I would've bought sooner." — Valencia 13. A two-pack of grout cleaner with an included scrubbing brush because even though no one likes doing it, the grout needs to be cleaned (at *least* once). With this, you'll have enough cleaner to last for a while (or until next spring when you finally clean your grout again). Walmart Promising review:"My grout has not been cleaned in years, so it was very dirty. Grout-Eez made cleaning it a breeze — highly recommend!" — patricia Price: $54.95 14. And an electric scrubbing brush that will make the grout so much easier to clean. It has five different brush heads, one of which is sure to get those crevices (and all the other crusty surfaces in your home) looking shiny and brand new. Walmart 15. A box of washing machine cleaners because with every wash, some of that dirt and grime on your clothes sticks around. Send it packing with these handy, odor-eliminating pouches. Walmart Promising review:"After receiving this, I put a pack into the washer and set it on clean. I was amazed at all of the hidden gunk that it cleaned out and how my washer didn't smell bad anymore. Works like a charm!' — Peggy 16. And a set of dishwasher-cleaning tablets because the same concept applies to the dishwasher. You care enough about your dishes to clean them, so you should care about your dishwasher, too. Walmart Promising review:"This product is the only one out of many others I have tried that actually gets the white limescale off. An added plus is that you can use it with a load of dishes instead of an empty dishwasher!" — LAD48 17. A mondo pack of lint rollers with two rollers, extra sheets, and two storage covers, because in addition to using them on upholstery, a clean home applies to your clothes as well. Imagine everyone about to arrive for a dinner party, and your black outfit is completely covered in Fido's hair. Now you can roll that fur right off. Walmart 18. A Swiffer Power Mop to make cleaning hardwood and tile a piece of cake. Load this baby up and hit the button to have the fresh cleaning solution blast out in front of the extra-strength pad to grab all that pesky dirt. The Swiffer's clean reputation precedes every purchase. Walmart Promising review:"I do mop more frequently using Swiffer Power Mop and I love the fragrance of the cleaning solution. Great for quick cleanup, and the clean aroma lingers for a while after cleaning. I'm satisfied with the mop and so far, have had no problems. I'm happy with the purchase." — Carolyn 19. And a set of reusable heads if you'd prefer not to throw out the mop pads every time you clean your floors. (Which I hope is often?) The result will leave your hardwood just as clean with almost no waste. Walmart 20. A set of clear window fly traps for all those buzzing ingrates enjoying themselves on your fruit, in your trash, and eventually all over your home. After you've sweat and scrubbed your home into immaculacy, there's no room for unwelcome pests. Walmart Promising review:"I love these window flycatchers. I put one out this morning, and it has already caught so many flies. They are not that expensive either." — Ang 21. And a set of six fly swatters if the traps don't manage to catch *all* of those stubborn suckers. Take them out for good with a good old-fashioned swat. Walmart Promising review:"It's nice to have more than one fly swatter to use in different areas. These are sturdy, do the job, and are fairly priced." — Lilly Price: $12.98 for six (originally $14.98) 22. Plus, a classic bottle of Windex to use once you take down the traps and eradicate the flies. Use this reliable glass cleaner to polish off any marks they leave behind. Walmart Promising review:"This works great. I even used it on my solar panels to get the dusty Texas dirt off them. It really made it easy to clean the tall windows in my house also. I would highly recommend it, especially for those with solar panels!" — Carmen Price: $3.48 23. A bottle of orange-scented wood-restoring oil that will have your dining room table shining before the family comes over for a Sunday roast. With this, that wood will be shinier than your freshly wiped windows! Walmart Promising review:"Thirsty wood and creaky floors need this. It's way better than any other product I've used before. It gives off a nice shine." — Jaime Price: $6.28 24. A double-sided woven hamper so there is never a reason to have clothes on the floor (or on that chair in your bedroom corner) again. Now that the floor is clean, you'll actually want to see it. Walmart Promising review:"This hamper is woven and has two compartments, so it is easy to start presorting the laundry when you take your clothes off during the week. It has a metal frame that is sturdy, and the bags are washable." — Julie Price: $79.99 (originally $218.99) 25. A fabric under-bed storage container that will help you clean your closets and shelves by maximizing the unexplored space beneath your bed. Plus, the see-through tops make it easy to see what's actually in there. Walmart Promising review: 'So glad I purchased these storage bags! They are very sturdy, and I like the see-through zipper top! I will purchase more!' — Kristine Price: $20.99 for two (originally $28.99) 26. An epic stainless-steel over-the-sink dish rack so you can (gasp!) actually see your counter space for the first time ever! Walmart Promising review: 'I absolutely love my over-sink rack! My only regret is I didn't order it sooner. It's exactly what I wanted and needed. I've recommended it to several and plan to purchase another today as a gift for my son's home. VERY pleased!!!" — PepsiGirl Price: $42.99 27. A glass food-storage container set to fit perfectly in your fridge and pantry. For too long, your refrigerator has been a zone of absolute chaos. It ends now! Walmart Each set comes with five medium containers, five large containers, and matching snap-on lids. Promising review: 'Well made. Great for keeping sliced strawberries for longer than normal. Really nice for leftovers." — Alida Price: $30.60+ for a 20-piece set (available in two colors) Need ingredients for all your new recipes? Shop each recipe directly through the app, or check out Walmart's grocery selection to get veggies, meat, seafood, and more delivered right to your door. BuzzFeed The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
