Editing River Clyde (section)

=== Medieval and early modern history ===
In the 13th century, Glasgow, then still a small town, built its first bridge over the river Clyde. This was an important step in its ability to eventually grow into a city. The establishment, in the 15th century, of both the [[University of Glasgow]] and the [[Archdiocese of Glasgow]], vastly increased the importance of the town within Scotland. From the [[early modern period]] onwards, the Clyde began to be used commercially as a trade route; trade between Glasgow and the rest of Europe became commonplace. In the centuries that followed, the Clyde became increasingly vital to both Scotland and Britain as a major trade route for exporting and importing resources.