Glasgow People’s Palace and Winter Gardens
Opened in 1898 by the Earl of Rosebury the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens are situated on the Glasgow Green. At the time of opening Glasgow’s eastend had the reputation of being one of the most unhealthy places in the world due to Glasgows new heavily industrialized status. The People’s Palace was opened to give the people of Glasgow’s eastend a place of retreat and create cultural hub.
The People’s Palace has become a social history museum which tells the story of Glasgow’s people from 1750 to present day in the form of pictures, paintings, photographs and a variety of historical artefacts. Items of note are Billy Connolly’s banana boots which the Glasgow Comedian wore throughout his rise to stardom in the 1960’s.
Attached to the peoples palace is an elegant Victorian glasshouse which contains the Winter Gardens where you can relax among the tropical plants or have a cup of tea in the cafe within.
Address: Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT
Telephone: 0141 554 0223
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