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Glasgow, Bellahouston Park, 1938 Empire Exhibition, The United Kingdom Government Pavilion

Exhibition Pavilion (19th Century) - (20th Century)

Site Name Glasgow, Bellahouston Park, 1938 Empire Exhibition, The United Kingdom Government Pavilion

Classification Exhibition Pavilion (19th Century) - (20th Century)

Canmore ID 180760

Site Number NS56SW 39.06

NGR NS 5463 6385

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/180760

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

Architecture Notes

1938 Architect T S Tait F.R.I.B.A.

Entrance Hall c.30m (95 ft) in height, and a pool with bridge leading across it from the main exit, ran its entire length. The exit hall was gigantic steel and glass globe representing the world floating in space. The pavilion was organised by the Department of Overseas Trade.

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