Southern Necropolis: Peek Through A Window On Time Tour
Welcome to the Southern Necropolis, the Gorbals very own “city of the dead”, the final resting place of approximately 250,000 contributors to the rich historical legacy of Glasgow, including the likes of Alexander Greek Thomson, Sir Thomas Lipton, Allan Glen and the White Lady monument, say her name out loud as you walk round her three times, or she might turn you to stone. Opened in 1840 the Southern Necropolis stands as a unique “window on time” to the past, and a special environmental location, for the health and wellbeing for locals and visitors alike. This year our group is celebrating our 5th Community Green Flag award and the launch of our new heritage trail “A Window On Time”.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Meet at Gatehouse entrance on Caledonia Road, Gorbals, G5 0JG
305 Caledonia Road, Glasgow, G5 0JG
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 12 : 00 PM
Sunday 22nd September: 12 : 00 PM
Sunday 22nd September: 12 : 00 PM
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 90
Tour Meeting Point: Meet at Gatehouse entrance on Caledonia Road, Gorbals, G5 0JG
Tour Meeting Point: Meet at Gatehouse entrance on Caledonia Road, Gorbals, G5 0JG
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Bridge Street Underground
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for weather conditions on the day of the tour
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for weather conditions on the day of the tour
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: Some of the paths within the cemetery are a little uneven and some are cobbled.
Facilities: Seating, Refreshments
Additional Restricitions on Access: Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for weather conditions on the day of the tour
Further Accessibility Details: Some of the paths within the cemetery are a little uneven and some are cobbled.
Facilities: Seating, Refreshments
Additional Restricitions on Access: Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for weather conditions on the day of the tour
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Friends of Southern Necropolis
Friends of Southern Necropolis, Voluntary Community group striving to promote and preserve the educational, environmental and historical assets of the Gorbals very own "city of the dead". The final resting place of approximately 250,000 contributors to the rich historical legacy of Glasgow, and the location of the legendary Gorbals Vampire incident back in 1954. Southern Necropolis : there is life in the City of the Dead.
Tel: 07940 460 274
Email: bettmcgregor@gmail.com
Website: https://www.southernnecropolis.co.uk/
Friends of Southern Necropolis, Voluntary Community group striving to promote and preserve the educational, environmental and historical assets of the Gorbals very own "city of the dead". The final resting place of approximately 250,000 contributors to the rich historical legacy of Glasgow, and the location of the legendary Gorbals Vampire incident back in 1954. Southern Necropolis : there is life in the City of the Dead.
Tel: 07940 460 274
Email: bettmcgregor@gmail.com
Website: https://www.southernnecropolis.co.uk/
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