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Photographs of the Burrell Gallery Building

 in Pollock Country Park

on the South Side of Glasgow


Burrell Gallery

The Burrell Gallery Building

The Burrell Collection is an art collection

 situated in Pollok Country Park

on the south side of Glasgow.

The collection was made by Sir William Burrell,

a wealthy industrialist, ship owner and art collector.

 It was gifted to the City of Glasgow in 1944.

 

Burrell Gallery Building in Pollok Country Park

Burrell Gallery Building

in 
Pollok Country Park

 

Entrance to the Burrell Gallery Building in Pollok Country Park

Entrance to the Burrell Gallery Building



Sir William Burrell

Sir William Burrell

William Burrell ( July 9, 1861 - March 29, 1958 )
  a Glaswegian shipping merchant and philanthropist.

In 1944 Burrell donated his collection of antiques
 to the city of Glasgow.

Conditions included the request that the collection
 should be in a rural setting.

 The Burrell Collection was opened in 1983
in Pollok Country Park.

His collection of 17th century Scottish furniture
 is on display in Provand's Lordship.
 





St. Nicholas stained glass panel in the Burrell Gallery Building in Pollok Country Park

St. Nicholas
 stained glass panel
 in the Burrell Gallery




Burrell Gallery

Burrell Gallery Building

in 
Pollok Country Park




Burrell Gallery

Burrell Gallery

in 
Pollok Country Park





Lodge adjacent to the Burrell Gallery

Lodge in Pollok Country Park

adjacent to the Burrell Gallery




THE BURRELL GALLERY:

In 1944 Sir William C Burrell and his wife, Lady Constance Burrell, donated some 6,000 pieces from their private art collection to the city of Glasgow
- one of the most substantial endowments received by any city from a private donor.
Burrell had amassed his fortune on the Clyde; his shipping empire swelled during the Second World War, where he sold a significant
amount of his fleet at a handsome profit.
He and Constance then began to spend their newly acquired fortune on rare artifacts from around the globe — quickly earning themselves
an international reputation as discerning and esteemed collectors.
Their collection encompassed a considerable number of medieval pieces including intricate tapestries, ancient Islamic art, and stained glass works.
Upon bestowing the collection to the city of Glasgow, Burrell requested that all the items be housed together, in its entirety.
Furthermore, the Burrells signed an agreement with the Corporation of Glasgow, stipulating that the collection must be displayed in a
location no further than 16 miles from Glasgow.
It would be almost 40 years - before Burrell’s drearn would come to fruition, when in 1983, The Burrell Collection officially opened
in the verdant surroundings of Pollok Park.
The vast space was finally able to accommodate the great collection, which had previously been scattered across various galleries
throughout Scotland — though the majority had languished in darkened storage vaults.
A design by a trio of Cambridge University architectural professors, Barry Gasson, John Meunier and Brit Andresen, was selected in 1971
and construction began in 1976.
The L-shaped structure was lauded for its minimalist design and extensive use of glass; the building amplified the user experience
by incorporating the luscious surroundings of the park, whilst bathing the artworks in resplendent light.
Whilst the design boldly embraced the new, it also featured nods to the past, with a grand entrance archway, constructed of
reclaimed 16th century stone.
In 2016 the museum closed for refurbishment and would not reopen for almost six years.
Restoration, sustainability, and accessibility were at the heart of the remodelling plan; new entrances were added, floors lowered, greener
energy choices adopted, and substantial repairs we're made to the roof. Furthermore, the space was enhanced with new multi-media technology
and a designated learning zone.
Almost 40 years since opening, the Burrell Collection continues to draw hordes of visitors, enthralled by its treasures, and beguiled by its design.
Though he may not have lived to see it, Burrell’s precious collection has indeed been splendidly preserved for posterity.



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