Added TheGlasgowStory: St Andrew's Church

TheGlasgowStory 

Skip Navigation / Jump to Content

Featured Images

Burns & Laird Brochure
Burns & Laird Brochure

Education at the Art Galleries
Education at the Art Galleries

St Andrew's Church

Burrell Collection Photo Library

*Open in New Window
St Andrew's Church

The interior of St Andrew's Parish Church, probably early in the 20th century.

This church was designed by the architect Allan Dreghorn (1706-1764) and built between 1739 and 1756 by master mason Mungo Naismith. It was based on a design by James Gibbs for the St-Martin's-in-the-Field church in London. The interior has lavish 18th century rococo plasterwork by Thomas Clayton (1710-1760) and 19th century stained glass windows. The carved mahogany pulpit seen here has an elegant wine-glass design and is reached by means of a curving stair.

The church was refurbished and re-opened in 2000 as St Andrew's in the Square, a venue for traditional Scottish music, song and dance.

Reference: 140.78.287

Reproduced with the permission of Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Museums

Keywords:
churches, concert halls, concert venues, interiors, music venues, plasterwork, pulpits, rococo, St Andrew's in the Square, St Andrew's Parish Church, stained glass windows, stairs



Quick Search


Photo Album

You have 1 image in your photo album.

View Photo Album

Log-In (Optional)

username:
password:
Not a user? Register now for FREE!

Other Options