Image: Isobel Lutz-Smith
Jenny Brownrigg, writer, curator and Exhibitions Director at The Glasgow School of Art, offers an introduction to and opportunity to visit the former Adelphi Terrace Public school building, opened in 1894, as well as discussing the broader context of Glasgow’s public school buildings.
Image credit: Isobel Lutz-Smith
The former Adelphi Terrace Public School was designed by Thomas Lennox Watson (1850–1920), and opened in 1894. It is a Category B listed building, located on the south bank of the Clyde, opposite Glasgow Green. Originally opened in 1894 following the Education (Scotland) Act of 1872, which made schooling free and compulsory for five to thirteen year olds, the building was used as a site of education for children and young adults until 2010. Latterly, 5 Florence Street was an annex for the Glasgow College of Printing. The building is now owned and being restored by Urban Office, who will hire rooms out as work spaces and studios.
Further Info
This event is presented as part of Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2022.
Event Details
Saturday 17th September, 3pm.
Event duration: 1 hour
