Glasgow Trades House - and a trade named after Cordoba in Spain!

Fascinating history of the oldest building in Glasgow that is still used for its original purpose. Was the home of the various Guilds and Trades such as milliners, bakers, skinners, etc and included the Cordiners, the leather workers, named after Cordoba in Spain where the finest leathers were produced. https://www.tradeshouselibrary.org/uploads/4/7/7/2/47723681/trades_hall_paintings.pdf

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