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Since their first arrival in Glasgow in 1472 (under the lead of Father James Muirhead) and the building of the city friary in 1876, the Franciscan order had then soon become an important part of Glasgow's religious community, serving as both teachers and carers to the many poor and sick within the community. Following the cruel destruction, during the reformation, of their first friary the Franciscans made a return to the city in the year 1868 when they set up home by opening a small chapel in Hutchesontown, Gorbals. During the early development at the site for the future City Science Centre near High Street, the Franciscans important historic links to our cities roots were uncovered.
