The Pipe Factory
The Pipe Factory was built between 1876-79, and designed by visionary architect Matthew Forsyth (1850-80). This architectural gem boasts Italian Renaissance-inspired designs that showcase an exquisite mastery of brickwork.
William White and Sons operated the building as a clay smoking pipe factory between 1877 and 1955, they employed over 500 people, and as such, the building was at the heart of the Calton community.
The Pipe Factory is an important historical landmark in Glasgow’s industrial heritage, and this year will be your last opportunity to see the building’s bare bones and behind the scenes before The Pipe Factory closes for major preservation and refurbishment works later this year.
This Glasgow Doors Open Days Week, join us for a celebration of this stunning historic building, its history, and its plans for the future via an architectural exhibition, on-site tours, and an all ages mini bricks ‘buildathon’.
On Saturday (1-4pm) drop-in for a colourful textiles-themed arts & crafts creative session led by Zeno Fabric and Textiles.
Throughout the weekend we will also be screening local archive footage, including ‘The Green of Glasgow’, sourced and compiled by The Pipe Factory heritage team and the National Moving Image Archive.”
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
42 Bain St, Glasgow G40 2LA, UK
1877
Matthew Forsyth (1850-80)
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 11 : 00 AM, 1 : 00 PM, 3 : 00 PM
Sunday 22nd September: 11 : 00 AM, 1 : 00 PM, 3 : 00 PM
Sunday 22nd September: 11 : 00 AM, 1 : 00 PM, 3 : 00 PM
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd from 11:00am - 4:00pm. For guided tours, bookings are essential.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: High Street/Argyle Street
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: -
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: -
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: The First, Second, Third and Forth Floors of The Pipe Factory are currently not wheelchair accessible, the ground floor is fully accessible. There is an accessible wc on the ground floor.
Facilities: Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: The First, Second, Third and Forth Floors of The Pipe Factory are currently not wheelchair accessible, the ground floor is fully accessible. There is an accessible wc on the ground floor.
Facilities: Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: The Pipe Factory
The Pipe Factory operates as a creative social enterprise, with space for; exhibition and performances, residencies, events, workshops, talks, after-school activities, alongside open plan studios, workshops. Over time, we hope that The Pipe Factory will present a powerful story of not only how different socially-purposed organisations can work together for a common goal, but how a disused heritage asset can be brought back to life to promote cultural and community resilience. For more information please visit our website on www.thepipefactory.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)141 246 0445
Email: info@thepipefactory.co.uk
Website: www.thepipefactory.co.uk
The Pipe Factory operates as a creative social enterprise, with space for; exhibition and performances, residencies, events, workshops, talks, after-school activities, alongside open plan studios, workshops. Over time, we hope that The Pipe Factory will present a powerful story of not only how different socially-purposed organisations can work together for a common goal, but how a disused heritage asset can be brought back to life to promote cultural and community resilience. For more information please visit our website on www.thepipefactory.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)141 246 0445
Email: info@thepipefactory.co.uk
Website: www.thepipefactory.co.uk
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