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St Vincent Street Free Church
St Vincent Street Free Church

Thomson's Masterpiece

265 Vincent Street
Glasgow,
G2 7LA

Neighborhood: City Centre

Nearest Train: Buchanan Street

Phone: +44 141 221 1937
Fax: +44 141 248 8493
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This church, built for the United Presbyterians in the late 1850s, is regarded as Alexander "Greek" Thomson's masterpiece. Thomson's style was influenced by Assyrian, Egyptian and Indian architecture, as can clearly be seen here. It takes the form of a temple-like edifice and an unconnected tower, the effect of which has been sadly diminished by neighbouring office blocks. The interior is as impressive as ever though, strikingly high and light. The church is now owned by Glasgow City Council and Free Church of Scotland services are held here. It is open to the public by appointment.

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Shame On You, Glasgow!
A heart-stopping elegant Greek building, set off by its adjacent tower which is pleasingly (not jarr...
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