Old Glasgow Scotland Tenements

Tenement House    

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(786) · Museum in Glasgow, United Kingdom
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A National Trust for Scotland property where you can travel back in time to early 20th-century Glasgow life. At first glance, the Tenement House appears to be an ordinary middle-class tenement from …
A National Trust for Scotland property where you can travel back in time to early 20th-century Glasgow life. At first glance, the Tenement House appears to be an ordinary middle-class tenement from the late 19th century, standing in Garnethill. However, when you step inside, the four rooms appear as if frozen in time. Shorthand typist Miss Agnes Toward lived here from 1911 until 1965, and preserved her furniture and possessions with love and care. She held on to all sorts of things that most people would have thrown away, and this extensive personal archive has become a valuable time capsule for visitors today. The Tenement House also reveals what it meant to be an ‘independent woman’ at that time.

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Apr 4, 2025
What a quaint little piece of history to step inside of, This home has stood still in time even tho it is small it is full of character and history with so much to show us, Staff were so friendly a…Full review by HayleyTurner
Mar 25, 2025
This is such a great museum, I had to return with my son when he was old enough to appreciate it. What a stark contrast to today's world! Unfortunately some of the exhibits are closed but the trip o…Full review by TravelersTogether
Feb 21, 2025
A great find. Spent about 90 minutes here and what a treasure trove it is. We took out time reading the information and the children enjoyed looking for certain items around the rooms using the map a…Full review by amiec748

Questions & answers

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Is there parking nearby?
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With difficulty as with any city centre location. My advice would be to use the Subway & walk. You might find some parking spaces but it will be a lottery & I’m not sure what the …
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With difficulty as with any city centre location. My advice would be to use the Subway & walk. You might find some parking spaces but it will be a lottery & I’m not sure what the restrictions are.
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Do you have to book in advance?
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No-just turn up on the day.Take your National Trust card!
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Can I buy tickets in advance on line ?
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Hi, I'm not sure about that. I would advise joining Visit Scotland as a Member. You can then visit lots of venues throughout the year. It is well worth the membership fee. Other places …
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Hi, I'm not sure about that. I would advise joining Visit Scotland as a Member. You can then visit lots of venues throughout the year. It is well worth the membership fee. Other places nearby are Pollock House, Holmwood, Gardens. Happy visiting.
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Answer by Carole G · Apr 23, 2017
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Can I book tickets in advance
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you don't need to book
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Opening times
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The house is open from 1st March to 31st October between 1pm and 5pm, with the last admission being at 4.30pm. Last summer, however, during July and August, they were …
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The house is open from 1st March to 31st October between 1pm and 5pm, with the last admission being at 4.30pm. Last summer, however, during July and August, they were open from 11am on Friday and Saturday. I'm not sure if they will be doing the same this year, though.
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