
SPRINGBURN, in the
north-east of Glasgow, was once the greatest
centre of railway manufacturing in Europe. It had
four great railway works - Cowlairs, St Rollox,
the Hyde Park and Atlas Works. Between 1840 and
1900, Springburn grew from a tiny village to a
thriving industrial suburb of 30,000 people. At
their peak the works employed 9,000 men building
and repairing steam engines, carriages and
wagons. The story of this typical 19th century
industrial community reflects the changes in the
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SPRINGBURN MUSEUM,
opened in 1986, is Glasgow's first independent
community museum. The story of the rise, decline,
and rebirth of a typical Glaswegian industrial
community is told through photographs and models,
objects and graphics, and above all through the
memories of local people. Its exhibitions and
events reflect all aspects of the life of the
community in the present as well as the past -
home life in tenements and tower blocks, steam
locomotive technology and labour history, the
Co-operative Society and modern youth clubs all
find a place in the displays. The exhibitions
change frequently, continually adding material
donated by local residents, so there's always
something new to see at Springburn Museum. |
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Support
you local museum:-
By donating objects or photographs relating to
the everyday life of people in Springburn, past
and present.By becoming
a member of Springburn Museum Trust. Membership
is open to all. Members receive a free quarterly
newsletter and invitations to private views and
events.
Please send details of your
name and address to:
Springburn Museum Trust,
Atlas Square,
Ayr Street,
Glasgow G21 4BW
Tel [44] (0) 141 557 1405
Membership costs :
Single (£5) Family (£8) Corporate (£20)
Unemployed/Student/Senior Citizen (£2.50)
Overseas please add £3 to the above.
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Opening Times: 10:30am - 5pm
Tuesday to Friday
10am - 4:30pm Saturday
Closed Monday, Sunday & Holidays
Admission Free
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(All Content Copyright © Springburn Museum Trust) |
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