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Glasgow, 87, 89, 91 Glassford Street, Trades House
House (18th Century)
Site Name Glasgow, 87, 89, 91 Glassford Street, Trades House
Classification House (18th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Trade's Hall
Canmore ID 259399
Site Number NS56NE 4671
NGR NS 59325 65204
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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Interior, main staircase, 1st floor, view from south west
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Interior, 1st floor, grand hall, view of electrolier
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Interior, ground floor, entrance vestibule, view from north west
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (bonnetmakers)
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Interior, ground floor, entrance vestibule, view from south east
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Interior, ground floor, reception room, detail of coat of arms on fireplace
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Interior, ground floor, reception room, view of document chest
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Interior, 1st floor, grand hall, detail of painted frieze on east wall
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Interior, 1st floor, saloon, view from south east
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Interior, 1st floor, saloon, view of bell
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Interior, 1st floor, convenor's room, view from south west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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View of rear from north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, grand hall, detail of painted frieze on east wall
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, saloon, view of carved chair
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (fleshers)
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SC 1115054
Detail of plaque on rear wall (James Gillis Deacon Convenor Erected 1888 Thomas Mason Collector)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, ground floor, reception room, view of oak chair of the maltmen
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (tailors)
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (weavers)
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia
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Interior, ground floor, entrance vestibule, view from south east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2540560
Interior, main staircase, view from half landing to north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, view of ceremonial mace
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2540578
Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (coopers)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2540590
Interior, basement, vaulted cloakroom, view from south
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1115057
Interior, ground floor, entrance vestibule, view from north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, grand hall, view from north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1115068
Interior, 1st floor, grand hall, detail of painted frieze on east wall
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
19/3/2002
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SC 1115186
Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (fleshers)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1115188
Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (wrights)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1115190
Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (bakers)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1115221
Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (maltmen)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2540550
Detail of decorative plaque on south front
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2540563
Interior, 1st floor, grand hall, view from north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2540564
Interior, 1st floor, grand hall, view of electrolier
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2540571
Interior, 1st floor, saloon, view of bell
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
19/3/2002
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SC 2540574
Interior, 1st floor, lady convenor's room, view from north east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
19/3/2001
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SC 2540580
Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (tailors)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2540583
Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (weavers)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, saloon, view of fireplace
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, saloon, view of carved chair
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, convenor's room, view from south west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1115271
Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (barbers)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1115272
Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (hammermen)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (bonnetmakers)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
19/3/2002
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SC 2540552
Detail of plaque on rear wall (James Gillis Deacon Convenor Erected 1888 Thomas Mason Collector)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
19/3/2002
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Interior, 1st floor, saloon, view from north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
19/3/2002
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (wrights)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
19/3/2002
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SC 1115065
Interior, main staircase, view of vaulted ceiling
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, view from north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, view of ceremonial mace
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (gardeners)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, ground floor, reception room, view from east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, ground floor, reception room, view of oak chair of the maltmen
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
19/3/2002
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SC 2540558
Interior, ground floor, reception room, detail of coat of arms on fireplace
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, main staircase, view of vaulted ceiling
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, saloon, view from south east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, saloon, view of fireplace
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (gardeners)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2540585
Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (barbers)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 2540587
Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (cordiners)
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SC 1115063
Interior, main staircase, view from half landing to north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1115187
Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (coopers)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (cordiners)
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SC 2540548
View from south east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, ground floor, reception room, view of fireplace and oak chairs
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, main staircase, 1st floor, view from south west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, view from north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (maltmen)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (hammermen)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Detail of carved figures and coat of arms above central bay on south front
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1115051
Detail of decorative plaque on south front
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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View of rear from north
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, ground floor, reception room, view from east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, ground floor, reception room, view of fireplace and oak chairs
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1115070
Interior, 1st floor, saloon, view from north west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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SC 1115162
Interior, 1st floor, lady convenor's room, view from north east
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
19/3/2001
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Interior, basement, vaulted cloakroom, view from south
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
19/3/2002
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SC 2540549
Detail of carved figures and coat of arms above central bay on south front
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
19/3/2002
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SC 2540559
Interior, ground floor, reception room, view of document chest
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, grand hall, detail of painted frieze on east wall
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
19/3/2002
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Interior, 1st floor, convenor's room, view from south west
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, convenor's room, view of document chest
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia (bakers)
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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Interior, 1st floor, library, detail of painting of guild insignia
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
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- Council Glasgow, City Of
- Parish Glasgow (City Of Glasgow)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District City Of Glasgow
- Former County Lanarkshire
NS56NE 4671 59325 65204
NS56NE 393 59329 65183 79, 81, 83, 85 Glassford Street, Trades House
REFERENCE:
Architect: Robert Adam 1791
David Hamilton 1812
1838 - extensions
REFERENCE:
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Glasgow and Lanarkshire Illustrated p14 Article and photograph
Mitchell Library
Glasgow in Former Times Vol 1 Engraving
Vol 2 Engraving
Swan's 'Views of Glasgow' Engraving
