The Briggait is an integral part of Glasgow’s architectural heritage. Once the city’s fish market of over a century, the building’s now the headquarters of Scotland’s largest studio providers – Wasps.
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Govanhill Baths is a Category B Listed Edwardian Baths and Washhouse in Govanhill. Completed in 1917, it is the only surviving building of its type in Glasgow. The building was designed by A.B. McDonald and houses three swimming pools, a Turkish Suite, slipper baths, and a large washhouse or steamie. For almost a century it sat at the heart of Govanhill’s diverse and vibrant community.
In 2001, faced with the imminent closure of the baths by the council, local people occupied the building in what became the longest continual occupation of a civic building in British history. This historic campaign saw the baths saved for future generations, and the creation of a Trust to oversee a complete refurbishment of the building. This work is currently underway, and the building is due to reopen as a community wellbeing centre in 2024.
The Doors Open Days tours are a chance to see behind-the-scenes of this hugely ambitious refurbishment, and get a sneak peek at this beloved building as it is restored to its former glory.
Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) operates as a Limited Company by Guarantee, a Charitable Trust and a Preservation Trust. It is responsible for running wide-ranging community wellbeing activities, as well as education and training. These are aimed primarily, but not exclusively, at people from the G41/G42 postcodes. The Trust has a successful social enterprise project and leading upcycling project Rags to Riches. It also runs the groundbreaking People’s Pantry, a membership-based initiative aimed at tackling food poverty and reducing waste.
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The Briggait is an integral part of Glasgow’s architectural heritage. Once the city’s fish market of over a century, the building’s now the headquarters of Scotland’s largest studio providers – Wasps.
Fine late-Renaissance style church, with a 150-ft campanile, domed crossing and ornate marble-lined interior and painted ceiling.. Wonderfully restored. Now is the time to visit this beautiful gem.
The Revelator is Scotland’s only fully functioning Wall of Death, Clydebuilt with love by a group of dedicated volunteers. Handmade mainly out of recycled wood and wholly funded by public donations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to freely explore or be shown around Trades Hall full of architectural delights, historic paintings and artefacts with its own museum describing its fascinating history
Come and see inside of a traditional silk screen print studio, M.A.R.S in the Hidden Lane. Learn how screen printing works, see prints from M.A.R.S 40 year archive and try pulling a print yourself.
Founded in 1825, The Western Club, Glasgow’s oldest residential Private Members’ Club, is located centrally in Royal Exchange Square.
Baltic Chambers is surrounded by modern office blocks which highlight the grandeur of this impressive Victorian era building. It contains the studios of Glasgow’s longest operating radio station.
An exciting and unique opportunity to take a behind the scenes tour of the former M&S building on Sauchiehall Street, which is currently occupied by 80+ artists.
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Organised by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, Glasgow Doors Open Days is part of a family of Doors Open Days events taking place across Scotland throughout September, coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust.
Glasgow Building Preservation Trust
Wellpark Enterprise Centre
120 Sydney Street, Glasgow
G31 1JF
www.gbpt.org
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