The Briggait
The Briggait is a category A listed building in Glasgow, Scotland. It is situated in the Merchant City area. Construction of the building was completed in 1873.[1][2]
The Briggait | |
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The Briggait Centre complete with steeple | |
General information | |
Status | Category A listed |
Town or city | Glasgow |
Country | Scotland |
Coordinates | 55.8545°N 4.2494°W |
Current tenants | Wasps artists' studios |
Website | |
http://www.waspsstudios.org.uk/ |
History
The building was originally used as Glasgow's fish market until the late 1970s. It was then converted into a shopping centre during the 1980s. This proved to be a temporary venture. In the 21st century it was converted into artists studios which opened to the public in August 2010. The steeple which dates back to 1665 has been restored.[3][4]
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References
- "Featured venue, The Briggait". This is Central Station.com. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- "The Briggait opens for business". BBC News. 23 July 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- "Site record for The Briggait". RCAHMS. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- "Inside the new Glasgow arts hub, The Briggait". Herald Scotland. 27 September 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
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