The Merchants House of Glasgow
The Merchants House of Glasgow is a long-established institution. In 1605, it first received a written Constitution – the Letter of Guildry, which still forms the fundamental constitution of the Merchants House. The House’s early history is closely linked with that of civic government. The House has always been connected with the Local Authority, the Dean of Guild being ex officio a member of the Town Council until the 16th May 1975. Although the 1973 Act abolished all non-elected posts, the part played by the Lord Dean and the House in the governance of the City of Glasgow over the centuries is recognised – the City of Glasgow District Council invited the Lord Dean to attend meetings of the Council in an honorary non-voting capacity. They do this regularly, thus keeping the House in touch with civic affairs. View our Grand Hall and Director’s room, view a stained glass window from the marble stairwell and visit the cloakroom on the second floor to see the original door from our first building, which was based in the Briggait.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
7 West George Street, Glasgow
G2 1BA
1877
J Burnet and Son
VISIT DETAILS
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm with last entry being 2:30pm.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Queen Street Railway Station Buchanan Subway Station
Parking Available: no
Additional Parking Details: -
Parking Available: no
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ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: A lift facility is available, however, the lift dimensions and size are small. We advise that you get in contact prior to arriving to ensure we can accommodate you
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: A lift facility is available, however, the lift dimensions and size are small. We advise that you get in contact prior to arriving to ensure we can accommodate you
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: The Merchants House of Glasgow
You will enjoy reaching out to the historical past of The Merchants House and visiting the rooms of the Grand Hall, Directors, and Lord Dean's room. You can also view historical artifacts, such as the original wooden door that has been transported from the House's first home in the Briggait. Enjoy
Tel: 0141 221 8272
Email: events@merchantshouse.org.uk
Website: merchantshouse.org.uk/
You will enjoy reaching out to the historical past of The Merchants House and visiting the rooms of the Grand Hall, Directors, and Lord Dean's room. You can also view historical artifacts, such as the original wooden door that has been transported from the House's first home in the Briggait. Enjoy
Tel: 0141 221 8272
Email: events@merchantshouse.org.uk
Website: merchantshouse.org.uk/
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