Join Glasgow City Heritage Trust Director Niall Murphy for a tour of some of the highlights from his Moments of Beauty series, exploring the Merchant City and beyond.
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During the tour you will learn about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) as well as the work we have done and continue to do to ensure the stories of the remarkable individuals who served and died during the world wars are not forgotten.
In Glasgow St. Peters RC Cemetery, the CWGC commemorate 283 service personnel that served and died during the First and Second World War. In addition to the graves of those who served with the UK, this cemetery also contains Canadian, and Polish War Graves. There will be two tours one from 11am to 12.15pm and another from 1pm to 2.15pm
Limited parking is available nearby. There are no facilities or toilets. The ground is uneven and steep and hilly in parts.
Please come dressed for the weather and in a suitable walking shoe. The numbers on the tour will be limited.
Saturday: 11:00 am 1:00 pm
Booking essential.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is a global leader in commemoration. Founded by Royal Charter in 1917, we work on behalf of the Governments of Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom to commemorate the 1.7 million men and women from the Commonwealth who lost their lives in the two World Wars.
We believe that remembering individuals who have died in conflicts is of universal, perpetual relevance, and that reflecting on their deaths is of continuing and paramount importance for us all.
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