Hillhead Library

Glasgow's Great Exhibitions

Glasgow's Great Exhibitions
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Tickets
Free
Dates and times
29th Jun 2017
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Age
Adult

Fergus Sutherland of Lacrosse Heritage consultants discusses the impact of the Great Exhibition of 1851 at the Crystal Palace, and how Glasgow eventually rose to the challenge with three events starting in 1888, that between them attracted over 26 million visitors. 

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Accessible toilets

PLEASE NOTE: There are no accessible toilets in this venue. 

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome. We can provide a bowl of water for an assistance dog.

Hearing loop

There is a portable loop hearing assistance system.

Baby changing

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Baby feeding

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Parking

Parking is free for all users. The car park is located at the rear of the building, off Burgh Lane.

Photography and video recording

On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.

Study spaces

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Hillhead Library has been Glasgow’s most popular library since it opened in 1975.

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