Martyrs' Primary School
- Reference:GB 243 D-ED7/138A
- Dates of Creation:1905 - 1958
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:2.00 Units [2 items]
Scope and Content
Log books, 1905 - 1958.
Administrative / Biographical History
The interior of Martyrs' Public School designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1869 - 1928). Mackintosh was the senior assistant employed by the architects Honeyman & Keppie when this building was commissioned by the School Board of Glasgow in 1895. It is perhaps the earliest example of Mackintosh's unique style, and contains many of the elements which he developed in other buildings. It is named for three Covenanters (James Lawson, James Nisbet and Alexander Wood) who were executed nearby in 1684. The school's interior contains a central galleried well with classrooms leading off. The fine tile work, exposed roof trusses and ironwork on the balconies are of particular interest. The building was acquired by the Forum Arts Trust in 1983 and at the beginning of the 21st century is in the care of Glasgow Museums, with some rooms open to the public.
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