Glasgow’s Transforming – How the planners of the past imagined the city of the future
Drop-in to the cinema at Kelvin Hall for a screening of films from the National Library of Scotland’s Moving Image and Sound Archive exploring the theme of ‘Glasgow’s Transforming’. From housing to urban spaces, roads and transport, these films look at the ways in which planners responded to the changing needs of a rapidly growing city during the post war period and beyond.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Kelvin Hall Open Collections, Argyle Street, Glasgow, UK, G3 8AW
1445 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AW, UK
G3 8AW
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 11 : 00 AM
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 240 minutes
Tour Meeting Point: Drop-in event at the cinema in Kelvin Hall, ask reception for directions
Tour Meeting Point: Drop-in event at the cinema in Kelvin Hall, ask reception for directions
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
N/A
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Kelvinhall Underground
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Paid Glasgow City Council operated carpark on Bunhouse Road
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Paid Glasgow City Council operated carpark on Bunhouse Road
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Fully Accessible
Further Accessibility Details: -
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Hearing Loop, Staff have undergone Accessible Tourism Training
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: -
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Hearing Loop, Staff have undergone Accessible Tourism Training
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Kelvin Hall
Kelvin Hall is a unique partnership between Glasgow Life, the University of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland. It is a multi-purpose venue and home to collections from National Library of Scotland and The Hunterian, as well as a Glasgow Club sport facility. This historic venue is now home to a centre of cultural excellence providing access to collections, temporary displays, teaching and research, alongside a health and fitness centre, soft play and Clip n' Climb.
Tel: 0141 276 1450
Email: -
Website: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvin-hall
Kelvin Hall is a unique partnership between Glasgow Life, the University of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland. It is a multi-purpose venue and home to collections from National Library of Scotland and The Hunterian, as well as a Glasgow Club sport facility. This historic venue is now home to a centre of cultural excellence providing access to collections, temporary displays, teaching and research, alongside a health and fitness centre, soft play and Clip n' Climb.
Tel: 0141 276 1450
Email: -
Website: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvin-hall
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