Roystonhill Spire
The Roystonhill Spire was saved from demolition by the Rosemount Development Trust in the year 2000. While a considerable portion of the building was demolished, the Spire was saved and continues to stand at one of the tallest points in Glasgow. While the main body of the church was not saved, the historically important stained glass by William Morris was saved as in now in the Glasgow City archives. Our event will cover a deep dive into the history of “The Garngad”, now Royston, covering everything from its medieval origins to the plague, significant Irish immigration, the St. Rollox Chemical Works, and the sectarian unrest of the 1930s. Exploring social conditions in the 18th and 19th centuries, our Community Development Officer, award-winning historian Andy Cuthbertson, will put on two talks, bookable at our website, that cover the history of the area. The first talk will take place at 12:30, and the second will take place at 2:30pm. There will also be family activities, free tea and light refreshments provided by the Trust, and pop-up exhibitions that go into the history in more detail.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Roystonhill Spire And Park Project, Roystonhill, Glasgow, UK, G21
174 Roystonhill, Glasgow G21, UK
G21
1865
Campbell, Douglas & Stevenson, with stained glass by William Morris
VISIT DETAILS
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Sunday 22nd 12pm - 4pm
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: High Street
Parking Available: yes
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Parking Available: yes
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ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Fully Accessible
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Facilities: Toilets
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
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Facilities: Toilets
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Rosemount Development Trust Ltd.
Rosemount Development Trust are a not-for-profit charity which also supports other organisations to benefit and empower people in Royston, Glasgow. Our subsidiary company Roystonhill Spire & Park Ltd was formed to preserve and maintain an important local landmark, which is now the site of a valuable green space with views across the city, and a public art and heritage project featuring mosaics depicting local history.
Tel: 01415521199
Email: andy@rosemounttrust.co.uk
Website: www.rosemounttrust.co.uk
Rosemount Development Trust are a not-for-profit charity which also supports other organisations to benefit and empower people in Royston, Glasgow. Our subsidiary company Roystonhill Spire & Park Ltd was formed to preserve and maintain an important local landmark, which is now the site of a valuable green space with views across the city, and a public art and heritage project featuring mosaics depicting local history.
Tel: 01415521199
Email: andy@rosemounttrust.co.uk
Website: www.rosemounttrust.co.uk
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