About this Event
Join Annette Mullen for a friendly and informative talk and virtual Walk through the history of the Glasgow Necropolis, the City of the Dead. Hear some of stories of those interred within the 37 acres of the cemetery, and their contributions which helped make Glasgow the industrial powerhouse she became which saw it known as the Second City of the Victorian Empire.
Annette Mullen is a proud citizen of Glasgow who is the Chairperson of the Friends of Glasgow Necropolis, a registered Scottish Charity which she has been a Member of for nearly 21 years, both as a Tour Guide and as a Committee Member. Her passion for the Glasgow Necropolis began when she was a small child, having been born a stone’s throw away in nearby Barrack Steet. She was taken to visit and hear of its stories on a very regular basis. From those visits when she was little, she learned of the social history of the City she loves, from Wee Willie Winkie to those who made a difference in shaping the health and well-being, to the Industrialists and the Architects alike and of course to those who paid the ultimate price for their City. The conservation and restoration of this Victorian masterpiece, and its crucially important part of Glasgow’s history are the very reasons why Annette and the Volunteers of the Friends of Glasgow Necropolis give their time so freely and enthusiastically. Their work helps to publicise its importance both from a historical and cultural perspective both for Glaswegians and visitors alike, helping them understand its history and architecture. They also strive to raise much needed funds, working in partnership with Glasgow City Council for the preservation and maintenance of the cemetery, in the hope the Glasgow Necropolis will be there for many years to come.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Western Club, 32 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, United Kingdom
GBP 5.00
