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Exhibition Site (19th Century) - (20th Century), Park (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Glasgow, Kelvingrove Park

Classification Exhibition Site (19th Century) - (20th Century), Park (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Site Of 1888 And 1901 International Exhibitions; West End Park; Bowling Greens; The Glasgow Dairy Co Ltd; Scottish Exhibition, 1911.

Canmore ID 139397

Site Number NS56NE 328

NGR NS 5686 6616

NGR Description Centred NS 5686 6616

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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View of building at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

DP 038982

View of building at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

Digital copy of photograph of exhibition buildings at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

DP 040941

Digital copy of photograph of exhibition buildings at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

© RCAHMS

View of boating pond in Kelvingrove Park, taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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View of boating pond in Kelvingrove Park, taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

© RCAHMS

Digital copy of photograph taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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Digital copy of photograph taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

© RCAHMS

Four views of Kelvingrove Park and George Square, Glasgow.

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Four views of Kelvingrove Park and George Square, Glasgow.

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c. 1880

View of Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery and statue of Queen Victoria at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.
Titled: 'Art Gallery and Queen Victoria Statue Glasgow'

DP 038978

View of Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery and statue of Queen Victoria at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901. Titled: 'Art Gallery and Queen Victoria Statue Glasgow'

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

View of waterchute into the river at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.
Titled: '1887 Water chute on Kelvin'

DP 038986

View of waterchute into the river at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901. Titled: '1887 Water chute on Kelvin'

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

Digital copy of photograph of the Russian section, including the Mining Industry Pavilion, of the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

DP 040952

Digital copy of photograph of the Russian section, including the Mining Industry Pavilion, of the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

© RCAHMS

Page 18/4. General view of Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow.
Titled "Kelvingrove Park."
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM NO.146. THE ANNAN ALBUM

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Page 18/4. General view of Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow. Titled "Kelvingrove Park." PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM NO.146. THE ANNAN ALBUM

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

c. 1880

© Courtesy of HES (Thomas Annan Album)

View of the Industrial Hall at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

DP 038973

View of the Industrial Hall at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

View of buildings at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901 buildings and Kelvingrove Museum from across the river.
Titled: '1887 Ex River Kelvin'

DP 038976

View of buildings at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901 buildings and Kelvingrove Museum from across the river. Titled: '1887 Ex River Kelvin'

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

View of Miss Cranston's Tea Rooms at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

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View of Miss Cranston's Tea Rooms at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

View of the Russian pavilion at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.
Titled: '1887 Exp Russian Section'

DP 038984

View of the Russian pavilion at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901. Titled: '1887 Exp Russian Section'

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

View of the river and the site of the International Exhibition in 1901 at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow.

DP 038987

View of the river and the site of the International Exhibition in 1901 at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, Strathclyde

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Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, Strathclyde

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Scottish Development Department

© Crown Copyright: HES (Scottish Development Department)

View of procession through Glasgow city centre during 1901 International Exhibition.

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View of procession through Glasgow city centre during 1901 International Exhibition.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

View of the Concert Hall at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

DP 038983

View of the Concert Hall at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

Digital copy of photograph taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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Digital copy of photograph taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

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Digital copy of exhibition building in Kelvingrove Park, taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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Digital copy of exhibition building in Kelvingrove Park, taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

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Digital copy of photograph of illuminated building, taken at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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Digital copy of photograph of illuminated building, taken at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

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Digital copy of night-time photograph of illuminated buildings at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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Digital copy of night-time photograph of illuminated buildings at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

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View of illumination of the Eastern Palace building at the International Exhibition in 1901 in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow.

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View of illumination of the Eastern Palace building at the International Exhibition in 1901 in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow.

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1901

© RCAHMS

Page 30v/6. General view of Kelvingrove Park
Titled 'Kelvingrove Park.'
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM NO.146. THE ANNAN ALBUM

DP 092307

Page 30v/6. General view of Kelvingrove Park Titled 'Kelvingrove Park.' PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM NO.146. THE ANNAN ALBUM

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

c. 1880

© Courtesy of HES (Thomas Annan Album)

View of crowds with exhibition buildings at Kelvingrove Park faintly in the background at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

DP 038972

View of crowds with exhibition buildings at Kelvingrove Park faintly in the background at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

View of ornate entrance at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

DP 038981

View of ornate entrance at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

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1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

View of the entrance to the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

DP 038988

View of the entrance to the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

Photograph of Industrial Hall building taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

DP 040940

Photograph of Industrial Hall building taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

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Digital copy of photograph of the Russian Wood Industries Pavilion at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

DP 040962

Digital copy of photograph of the Russian Wood Industries Pavilion at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

© RCAHMS

General view of Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, with Lioness and her cubs, by Cain.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM NO.146. THE ANNAN ALBUM

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General view of Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, with Lioness and her cubs, by Cain. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM NO.146. THE ANNAN ALBUM

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

c. 1880

© Courtesy of HES (Thomas Annan Album)

View of statue of lioness and her cubs.
Titled: 'Kelvingrove Park, Lioness and her cubs by Cain, 1867. '.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM NO.146. THE ANNAN ALBUM Page 18/6.

DP 091148

View of statue of lioness and her cubs. Titled: 'Kelvingrove Park, Lioness and her cubs by Cain, 1867. '. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM NO.146. THE ANNAN ALBUM Page 18/6.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

c. 1860

© Courtesy of HES (Thomas Annan Album)

View of Exhibition buildings lit up at night at 1901 International Exhibition in Glasgow.

DP 038971

View of Exhibition buildings lit up at night at 1901 International Exhibition in Glasgow.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

Glasgow, Kelvingrove Park.
Photographic copy of plan of park.
Insc: 'Plan Of A Park To Be Formed At The West End Of Glasgow..1851'

SC 2542445

Glasgow, Kelvingrove Park. Photographic copy of plan of park. Insc: 'Plan Of A Park To Be Formed At The West End Of Glasgow..1851'

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Records of Charles Wilson, architect, Glasgow, Scotland

1852

© Courtesy of HES (Charles Wilson Collection)

View of exhibition buildings at 1901 International Exhibition in Glasgow.

DP 038970

View of exhibition buildings at 1901 International Exhibition in Glasgow.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

View of fountain.
Titled: 'Fountain in Kelvingrove Park and University in background'

DP 038980

View of fountain. Titled: 'Fountain in Kelvingrove Park and University in background'

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

Digital copy of photograph of exhibition buildings taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

DP 040949

Digital copy of photograph of exhibition buildings taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

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Digital copy of photograph of the Canadian Pavilion in Kelvingrove Park, taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

DP 040950

Digital copy of photograph of the Canadian Pavilion in Kelvingrove Park, taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

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Interior view of Kelvingrove, with angel sculpture centrepiece. Taken from 'Glasgow International Exhibition 1901'.

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Interior view of Kelvingrove, with angel sculpture centrepiece. Taken from 'Glasgow International Exhibition 1901'.

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1901

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View of buildings at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901 with Glasgow University in the background.

DP 038974

View of buildings at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901 with Glasgow University in the background.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

View of buildings at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

DP 038975

View of buildings at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

View of the Canadian pavilion at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

DP 038979

View of the Canadian pavilion at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

View of the Russian pavilion at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.
Titled: '1887 Ex Russian Section'

DP 038985

View of the Russian pavilion at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901. Titled: '1887 Ex Russian Section'

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General Collection. Photograph Albums.

1901

© Courtesy of HES (The Glasgow Exhibition Album)

Digital copy of night-time photograph of illuminated restaurant building at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

DP 040964

Digital copy of night-time photograph of illuminated restaurant building at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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1901

© RCAHMS

View of building at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

Digital copy of photograph of exhibition buildings at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

View of boating pond in Kelvingrove Park, taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

Digital copy of photograph taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

Four views of Kelvingrove Park and George Square, Glasgow.

View of Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery and statue of Queen Victoria at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.
Titled: 'Art Gallery and Queen Victoria Statue Glasgow'

View of waterchute into the river at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.
Titled: '1887 Water chute on Kelvin'

Digital copy of photograph of the Russian section, including the Mining Industry Pavilion, of the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

Page 18/4. General view of Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow.
Titled "Kelvingrove Park."
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM NO.146. THE ANNAN ALBUM

View of the Industrial Hall at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

View of buildings at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901 buildings and Kelvingrove Museum from across the river.
Titled: '1887 Ex River Kelvin'

View of Miss Cranston's Tea Rooms at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

View of the Russian pavilion at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.
Titled: '1887 Exp Russian Section'

View of the river and the site of the International Exhibition in 1901 at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow.

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, Strathclyde

View of procession through Glasgow city centre during 1901 International Exhibition.

View of the Concert Hall at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

Digital copy of photograph taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

Digital copy of exhibition building in Kelvingrove Park, taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

Digital copy of photograph of illuminated building, taken at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

Digital copy of night-time photograph of illuminated buildings at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

View of illumination of the Eastern Palace building at the International Exhibition in 1901 in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow.

Page 30v/6. General view of Kelvingrove Park
Titled 'Kelvingrove Park.'
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM NO.146. THE ANNAN ALBUM

View of crowds with exhibition buildings at Kelvingrove Park faintly in the background at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

View of ornate entrance at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

View of the entrance to the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

Photograph of Industrial Hall building taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

Digital copy of photograph of the Russian Wood Industries Pavilion at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

General view of Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, with Lioness and her cubs, by Cain.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM NO.146. THE ANNAN ALBUM

View of statue of lioness and her cubs.
Titled: 'Kelvingrove Park, Lioness and her cubs by Cain, 1867. '.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM NO.146. THE ANNAN ALBUM Page 18/6.

View of Exhibition buildings lit up at night at 1901 International Exhibition in Glasgow.

Glasgow, Kelvingrove Park.
Photographic copy of plan of park.
Insc: 'Plan Of A Park To Be Formed At The West End Of Glasgow..1851'

View of exhibition buildings at 1901 International Exhibition in Glasgow.

View of fountain.
Titled: 'Fountain in Kelvingrove Park and University in background'

Digital copy of photograph of exhibition buildings taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

Digital copy of photograph of the Canadian Pavilion in Kelvingrove Park, taken during the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

Interior view of Kelvingrove, with angel sculpture centrepiece. Taken from 'Glasgow International Exhibition 1901'.

View of buildings at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901 with Glasgow University in the background.

View of buildings at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

View of the Canadian pavilion at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.

View of the Russian pavilion at the International Exhibition in Glasgow 1901.
Titled: '1887 Ex Russian Section'

Digital copy of night-time photograph of illuminated restaurant building at the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901.

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Administrative Areas

Council Glasgow, City Of
Parish Glasgow (City Of Glasgow)
Former Region Strathclyde
Former District City Of Glasgow
Former County Lanarkshire

Archaeology Notes

NS56NE 328 centred 5686 6616

Architecture Notes

Glasgow, Kelvingrove Park.

Buildings now demolished.

EXTERNAL REFERENCE:

Mitchell Library William Graham Album I p3 Photograph of painting.

Mitchell Library William Graham Album I p5 Photograph of painting.

NMRS REFERENCE:

Architect: Campbell Douglas and Sellars 1888.

William Tair Connor

NMRS REFERENCE:

West End Park depicted on the first edition of the OS 6 inch (Lanarkshire 1859, sheet VI)

NMRS NOTES:

Glasgow, Kelvingrove Park.

Architect: Layout by Sir Joseph Paxton.

EXTERNAL REFERENCE.

Courtauld Institute: Sculpture Negative Collection.

A. MacFarlane Shannan - Statue of Kelvin. 1013/6(3) A77/691

J. Mossman - Loch Katrine statue on Stewart Memorial Fountain. 889/9(36)

Benno Schotz - Psalmist.

NMRS Notes:

Glasgow, Kelvingrove Park.

Kennedy Monument

Architect: A. Cain, c.1866 (with Rosa Bonheur).

NMRS Notes:

George's Mews and George's Circus never built, original plan of amendments show proposed layout.

References

External Links

Dictionary of Scottish Architects (People)

Dictionary of Scottish Architects (People)

Dictionary of Scottish Architects (People)

Dictionary of Scottish Architects (People)

Dictionary of Scottish Architects (People)

Dictionary of Scottish Architects (Building)

Dictionary of Scottish Architects (Building)

Dictionary of Scottish Architects (Building)

National Library of Scotland Moving Image Archive

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