Architecture Fringe 2025: Tenement House
14 June
Greater Glasgow & Clyde Historic Property
Event Summary
Be transported to early 20th Century Glasgow and discover the life of Agnes Toward who lived at the property from 1911-1965.
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10:00 - 16:30
Date(s)
14 June
Location
Tenement House, 145 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow G3 6QN.
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The steep hill can be avoided by entering Buccleuch Street from Cambridge Street or walking along Sauchiehall Street until Charing Cross, following the pavement to the right, under the footbridge and up the small hill. There are 15 steps with handrails to the reception, cafe, and exhibition space. The historic Tenement House is up another flight of stairs with handrail.Organiser
Tenement House - National Trust for Scotland
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Upon first glance, the Tenement House may seem like an ordinary middle-class tenement from the late 19th century, situated in Garnethill. However, as soon as you step inside, you are transported to a different era. The four rooms, meticulously restored, appear as if frozen in time, offering a unique window into life in early 20th-century Glasgow.
Miss Agnes Toward, a shorthand typist, made this house her home from 1911 until 1965. With great affection and care, she preserved her furniture and belongings, refusing to part with items that most people would have discarded. This extensive personal collection, now a precious time capsule, offers a unique opportunity for present-day visitors to connect and empathise with the past. Moreover, the Tenement House illuminates the experiences of an ‘independent woman’ during that era, a story that is sure to resonate.
Visit the Tenement House for HALF PRICE on Saturday 14th June from 10am until 4:30pm as part of the Architecture Fringe! No advanced booking required.
