_2211 Trades Hall of Glasgow, The "<p>This magnificent Adam-designed building has historic interiors and is the second oldest building in Glasgow still used for its original purpose.<\/p><p>Experience the work of Glasgow\ufffds traditional trades and view artefacts in the museum, which was originally a Free Trades School.<\/p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to freely explore or be shown around Trades Hall, the only remaining Adam built property in Glasgow, full of architectural delights, historic paintings and artefacts with its own museum describing its fascinating history.<\/p><p>In 1971, Adam was commissioned to design a new Trades Hall on Glassford Street as a meeting place for the 14 Incorporated Crafts of Glasgow.\ufffd He worked on Trades Hall at the very end of his career but sadly died two years before its completion.\ufffd His brothers, James and William, were responsible for finishing the building which opened in 1794.\ufffd<\/p><p>There are four beautiful stained glass windows, and the magnificent Grand Hall has a stunning ceiling with a seven metre dome containing the Coat of Arms of the 14 Incorporations and their mottos and a 64 metres (210 feet) frieze painted by Belgian artists shortly after the Boer War.\ufffd The Museum, originally a Free Trade School, contains interesting artefacts donated by the 14 Crafts, some dating back to 1500.<\/p><p>During Doors Open Day weekend Trades Hall is proud to be the host of Scottish Glass Society\ufffds 2018 Exhibition \ufffdGlorious Glass\ufffd. Browse the wonderful contemporary exhibits featuring a wide range of techniques, from hot blown forms to stained glass panels. Free entry.<\/p><p>After your tour take time to relax in the Robert Adam Room with a tea or coffee and take advantage of our free Wifi.<\/p><p>\ufffd<\/p>" Organization "<p>This magnificent Adam-designed building has historic interiors and is the second oldest building in Glasgow still used for its original purpose.<\/p><p>Experience the work of Glasgow\ufffds traditional trades and view artefacts in the museum, which was originally a Free Trades School.<\/p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to freely explore or be shown around Trades Hall, the only remaining Adam built property in Glasgow, full of architectural delights, historic paintings and artefacts with its own museum describing its fascinating history.<\/p><p>In 1971, Adam was commissioned to design a new Trades Hall on Glassford Street as a meeting place for the 14 Incorporated Crafts of Glasgow.\ufffd He worked on Trades Hall at the very end of his career but sadly died two years before its completion.\ufffd His brothers, James and William, were responsible for finishing the building which opened in 1794.\ufffd<\/p><p>There are four beautiful stained glass windows, and the magnificent Grand Hall has a stunning ceiling with a seven metre dome containing the Coat of Arms of the 14 Incorporations and their mottos and a 64 metres (210 feet) frieze painted by Belgian artists shortly after the Boer War.\ufffd The Museum, originally a Free Trade School, contains interesting artefacts donated by the 14 Crafts, some dating back to 1500.<\/p><p>During Doors Open Day weekend Trades Hall is proud to be the host of Scottish Glass Society\ufffds 2018 Exhibition \ufffdGlorious Glass\ufffd. Browse the wonderful contemporary exhibits featuring a wide range of techniques, from hot blown forms to stained glass panels. Free entry.<\/p><p>After your tour take time to relax in the Robert Adam Room with a tea or coffee and take advantage of our free Wifi.<\/p><p>\ufffd<\/p>" 55.85926 -4.248963