Alexandria
Alexandria is a town in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The town is situated on the River Leven, four miles (6 kilometres) north-west of Dumbarton. In 2001, the population of the town was 13,444. It is the biggest town in the Vale of Leven. Alexandria developed because of the textile market. In 1715, the first bleachfields in the area were established at Dalquhurn, attracting seasonal labour from Argyll. As trade between Scotland and the United States grew, cotton was increasingly imported and processed in and around Glasgow. Soon, textile work within the Vale grew from just bleaching fabric to dying and printing it as well. The town's conventional industries, above all cotton manufacturing, bleaching and printing, have been phased out. The town was redeveloped during the 1970s with a new town centre layout and traffic system. Local landmarks include Christie Park as well as the fountain in the town centre. Alexandria sits on the former A82 main road between Glasgow and Loch Lomond. You'll find regular bus services on the route and the town has a railway station on the rail line between Balloch and Glasgow Queen Street. The town is well-known as the only UK town with a railway station as well as a pub in the middle of a roundabout. The writer A. J. Cronin's uncle owned a pub in Bridge Street. Alexandria Library is situated on Gilmour Street. The town hosts the Vale of Leven football club, who play at Millburn Park. The club were a dominant force in early Scottish football history, winning the Scottish Cup in 1877, 1878 and 1879, and were founder members of the Scottish Football League. For all your home upgrades, ensure that you use trustworthy pros in Alexandria to ensure you get the best quality service.
