University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, Category A listed chapel in West Quadrangle of University of Glasgow, Scotland.
Description
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel is a Gothic Revival building in the West Quadrangle featuring carved wooden pews and decorative stained glass windows. The interior shows intricate stonework and religious imagery created by skilled craftsmen, with seating for around 320 people.
History
Building started in 1914 but stopped during the First World War and resumed in 1923. The chapel was completed and consecrated in 1929, turning it into a war memorial.
Culture
The chapel remembers 755 university members who died in the First World War through its services and music. Visitors can feel how this place connects the community to that historical loss in quiet and meaningful ways.
Practical
The chapel is open during academic terms for visitors, but check ahead since services and ceremonies happen regularly. Access may be limited on certain days when private events such as weddings or graduations take place.
Did you know?
A Henry Willis and Sons organ was installed in 1927 as a memorial gift from Lord Maclay and had a complete restoration in 2005. This historic instrument is sometimes heard by visitors during concerts or services.
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