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The Kelvin - Grade 'A' Listed Building designed by Thomas Rochead. |
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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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