The Tenement House
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The Tenement House

Ticketed
Free Entry
City Centre
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Dates & Times

Sat 19 Sept

10:00-16:30

Sun 20 Sept

10:00-16:30

About this Event

Step inside Tenement House and be transported to a different era. Four rooms, meticulously restored, appear as if frozen in time, offering a unique window into life in 20th-century Glasgow. Protected by the National Trust for Scotland, an independent charity that protects our precious historic places
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An Authentic Time Capsule of 20th Century Glasgow

This is your chance to see inside of Glasgow's most loved tenement.

At first glance, the Tenement House appears to be an ordinary middle-class tenement from the late 19th century, standing in Garnethill.

However, when you step inside, it's four rooms appear as if frozen in time and provide a rare glimpse into life in Glasgow in the early 20th century.

Shorthand typist Miss Agnes Toward lived here from 1911 until 1965, and preserved her furniture and possessions with love and care.

She held on to all sorts of things that most people would have thrown away, and this extensive personal archive has become a valuable time capsule for visitors today.

The Tenement House also reveals what it meant to be an ‘independent woman’ at that time.

Our café and shop support the conservation of the house, with all of the profits going towards the work of the National Trust for Scotland, so we really appreciate your support.

About this Venue

The Tenement House

145 Buccleuch Street, G3 6QN
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Four rooms, meticulously restored, appear as if frozen in time, offering a unique window into life in 20th-century Glasgow.

Protected by the National Trust for Scotland, an independent charity that protects our precious historic places.

Access Information

Refreshments
Limited wheelchair access
Toilet facilities
Additional information:
 
There are 15 steps with handrails to the reception desk, exhibition, shop area and toilet in the ground-floor flat. The historic part of our property is up another 20 stairs with handrails. There are a number of car parks located in the area, as well as short stay on-street parking nearby. On street parking is subject to Glasgow City Council parking rates. Blue badge holders park free.

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