Visit the Category B listed Burgh Halls in the historic Burgh of Maryhill. View the original stained glass windows designed by the famous Stephen Adam and learn about the unique heritage of Maryhills industrial and social past.
The iconic stained glass windows offer a glimpse into the past of those who lived and worked in the Maryhill area in the time of Stephen Adam. Maryhill, once an expanse of fields in the Gairbraid Estate quickly grew into a thriving industrial area where families flocked to live and work upon the expansion of the Forth and Clyde Canal. The Burgh Halls, built in 1878 became a social and civic hub of the community, with a bath house, fire station and police station located next door. Join a tour of the Halls where you will learn the story of its refurbishment, a story of progression into the 21st century and celebration of a long lasting heritage.
Part of the Childrens Programme: Join us for a mini interactive tour of the Burgh Halls for children with object handling and arts and crafts activities, recreating the stained glass windows in paper mosaic form. Suitable for children 5years+ with accompanying adults. Tours last approx. 40 minutes including museum object handling and arts and crafts. 12.15 1pm Monday 14th Friday 18th and Sunday 20th Sept. Please book a place on this tour via phone or email.Discover Glasgows Industrial Heritage: Maryhills development is unique in that its population thrived under several industries introduced to the area, rather than just the one. Discover the impact the building of the Forth and Clyde canal had on the area and what happened after.
Booking opens at 10am on Wednesday 26th August 2015.
Please be aware that Doors Open Day events are very popular and will book out quickly.
Please only book for events that you intend to go to and cancel your space as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.
Access
Restrictions on Access: Office spaces restricted to visitors.
Full Disabled Access
Facilities
Disabled Toilet
Toilets
Refreshments Available
Getting Here
Nearest Train or Subway Station(s): Maryhill Train Station or bus route 61 stop after Kelvindale RoadParking: On Street Parking Available Free of Charge
Limited parking available