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Glasgow City Chambers
Also known as: Seómraichean na Cathrach
The City Chambers or Municipal Buildings in Glasgow, Scotland, has functioned as the headquarters of Glasgow City Council since 1996, and of preceding forms of municipal government in the city since 1
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
The City Chambers or Municipal Buildings in Glasgow, Scotland, has functioned as the headquarters of Glasgow City Council since 1996, and of preceding forms of municipal government in the city since 1889. It is located on the eastern side of the city's George Square. It is a Category A listed building.
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The City Chambers or Municipal Buildings in Glasgow, Scotland, has functioned as the headquarters of Glasgow City Council since 1996, and of preceding forms of municipal government in the city since 1889. It is located on the eastern side of the city's George Square. It is a Category A listed building.
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Background
History
The need for a new city chambers had been apparent since the 18th century, with the old Glasgow Tolbooth at Glasgow Cross becoming insufficient for the purposes of civic government in a growing town with greater political responsibilities. In 1814, the tolbooth was sold – with the exception of the steeple, which still remains – and the council chambers moved to the public buildings in the Saltmarket, near Glasgow Green. A subsequent move took the city council to the city and county buildings between Wilson Street and Ingram Street in 1844. In the early 1880s, City Architect John Carrick was asked to identify a suitable site for a purpose-built City Council Chambers. Carrick identified the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8610, -4.2486
- Address
- George Square<br />G2 1DU
- Official site
- www.glasgow.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Glasgow City Chambers (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glasgow City Chambers?
- Glasgow City Chambers is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.8610°, -4.2486°.
- Who owns Glasgow City Chambers?
- Glasgow City Chambers is owned by Glasgow City Council.