In this tour we’ll explore how architecture and community have become intertwined in this vibrant and creative area.
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From winter gardens to locomotive works, this tour will explore the architectural and industrial legacy of a lost Springburn, that saw over 85% of its buildings demolished during the city’s final ‘Comprehensive Development’ project in the 1970s and 1980s. From Springburn Park, the highest point in Glasgow and last Victorian park to be laid out in Glasgow, the tour will explore the role of the steam locomotive industry in rapidly building a world-leading industrial metropolis from a rural backwater at the start of the 19th century. Only the fragments of a once dense district of tenements, villas, pubs, schools, churches, railway workshops, co-operative society shops and public halls survive intact from the end of the 1960s, but those that do survive remain some of the finest municipal and industrial buildings in the city.
Springburn Winter Gardens Trust Founder and Secretary, Paul Sweeney will tell us the story of Springburn, covering its heritage and history – from the Reid Family and locomotives to the future plans for the Category A-Listed Winter Gardens.
Paul served as the MP for Glasgow North East from 2017 until 2019. He is a member of Glasgow Building Preservation Trust and has led walks as part of Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival since 2013. Paul was also involved in the restoration of the historic former Govan shipyard head offices into the Fairfield Heritage Centre, for which he won an award.
Digital trails have been created using the Guidigo app.
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Once you have downloaded the app you will be able to search for the name of the trail you desire. You will also be able to browse the other trails around you.
You can complete trails digitally using the app or for the full experience you can travel the route ‘in real life’ using your device to help you navigate.
You can also click the VIEW TRAIL link on each page to see a desktop version of the route.
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In this tour we’ll explore how architecture and community have become intertwined in this vibrant and creative area.
Take a wander and learn more about the people and businesses who made the area what it was. More than a shopping centre, the market was the beating and banter-filled heart of the Glaswegian community.
Part of the West Boathouse project. This walk includes lots of activities, games and things to think about. The kinds of wildlife you see change depending on the time of day you visit and the season.
Uncover the stories of the women and their communities who shaped this city. This trail was co-produced with the volunteers of the Thistles and Dandelions project, an inclusive heritage project.
Walk or cycle this virtually guided tour in one go, or in parts; or simply enjoy it from the comfort of your armchair and look at each of the buildings in a new light the next time you encounter them.
Sculpture Placement Group (SPG) invite you to take part their Sculpture Trail celebrating Govan’s rich and varied sculptural heritage.
Discover the history of a landmark building and the park project inspired by it.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow brings you a medical heritage trail through the city centre of Glasgow.
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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.
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Wellpark Enterprise Centre
120 Sydney Street, Glasgow
G31 1JF
www.gbpt.org
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