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History |
The Kelvin forms part of Glasgow's renowned Buckingham Terrace, a Grade 'A' Listed
Building, which survives as a fine example of Victorian architectural splendour.
The Terrace, set in the Heart of the West End of the City of Culture and the City
of Architecture 1999, dates back to 1857 and was designed by Thomas Rochead.
In 1975, the residents, assisted by Glasgow Corporation and the Historical Buildings
Council, completely restored Buckingham Terrace to its former elegance. The restoration
received much acclaim and was commended by the European Communities Architectural
Heritage Awards. As a result, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh honoured Buckingham Terrace
by his memorable visit, which took place on 26th November 1975. The Terrace stands
as a monument to Victorian Architecture.
Along with Buckingham Terrace, Thomas Rochead also designed some of Glasgow's finest
Gothic Churches such as the first Free Church in the City in West Regent Street
(1843). Thomas Rochead also designed several monuments in the Cities famous
Necropolis, including the mausoleum for John Bell (1842), amongst many others.
Probably one of the architects' most famous designs is that of the National Monument
to William Wallace in the Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire (1861). |
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15 BUCKINGHAM TERRACE, GREAT WESTERN ROAD, G12 8ED |
tele. 0141 339 7143 fax. 0141 339 5215 |
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