Glaswegians are rightfully proud that their city is known as the Dear Green Place.

The parks which spread out in every corner of Glasgow don't just contain green space, they also house some stunning and interesting memorials.

There is an argument that the jewel in the crown is Glasgow Green .

And the corner of the green beside the West Brewery pub is home to some incredible architectural gems.

There is the People's Palace and the former Templeton's carpet factory - built to resemble the Doge's Palace in Venice.

Then there is the spectacular Doulton Fountain, a reminder of Britain's imperial past.

It is the largest terracotta fountain in the world and was gifted to the city by Sir Henry Doulton.

The fountain was unveiled at the Empire Exhibition in Kelvingrove Park in 1888 then moved to Glasgow Green two years later.

A statue of Queen Victoria, who celebrated her Golden Jubilee the year before the fountain was unveiled, stands at the top of the 46ft high structure.

It celebrates the Queen as a ruler of the British Empire by depicting groups of her "subjects" in Canada, South Africa, India and Australia.

In 2005 Glasgow City Council had become so concerned about the sad state of the fountain that it helped to fund a £4m refurbishment.

Henry Doulton was one of the English Royal Doulton pottery firm. In fact it was Henry, more than any other member of the family, that made the company so famous.

Doulton pieces nowadays are highly collectible - but if you want to see some of the old master's work for nothing then Glasgow Green is the place to go.