Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Glasgow and west of Scotland educational guide
Author: Scottish Journal of Education
Author: William Burrell
Author: Martin BellamyPublisher: Birlinn Ltd
ISBN: 1788854918
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
In 1944, Glasgow received one of the greatest gifts ever made to any city in the world: a collection of over 6,000 artworks of many types spanning centuries and civilisations. The benefactors were Glasgow-born shipping magnate Sir William Burrell and Constance, Lady Burrell. Burrell's business success him to amass an extraordinary collection, which he housed in the family home at Hutton Castle in the Scottish borders. When he decided to leave the collection to the nation, he considered donating it to London-based galleries before deciding on Glasgow Corporation, together with the residue of his estate to provide a suitable building. It was many years before the right location was found, and The Burrell Collection finally opened in 1983. This new biography is based on recent research, full access to the Burrell archive and in-depth knowledge of the collection. Sir William was a complicated and private man who shunned publicity, adored his wife, but had a tumultuous relationship with his daughter. In politics Conservative, he campaigned for better housing conditions as long as this didn't cause further expense to the taxpayer. The authors take a candid and considered view of who William Burrell the man was, what sparked his passion for collecting, and what his gift continues to mean to the city.
British Museum Catalogue of Printed Books
Author: Catalogue of Printed Books
Author: May's British and Irish Press Guide
Author: General catalogue of printed books
Author: British museum. Dept. of printed booksPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
The Catalogue of Donations to the Public Library of Victoria
Author: AnonymousPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382813653
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
British Museum
Author: Catalogue of Printed Books in the Library of the British Museum
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed BooksPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 810
Book Description