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The Blind Asylum

PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 11:20 pm
by Fossil
Don’t forget about the blind asylum behind the cathedral
It’s the only six sided tower in Glasgow.
Quite a crumbly building.
I hope they save it. :cry:

The link gives you an idea
(Highlite copy and paste in to browser)
http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/smgpubs/446 ... r+landmark

I have some photo’s here
http://www.glasgowphotos.0catch.com/

PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 2:30 pm
by Ronnie
Its other claim to fame is having the only public statue of Christ in Glasgow. It shows him (or Him, depending on your taste) restoring sight to a blind boy, and was executed by Charles Grassby in 1881. I agree that it should be saved, as it is a remarkable building.
Best, Ronnie