subject: Peoples Palace A Slice Of Life From The Eyes Of A Glaswegian [print this page] Evolving towards the 21st century at a dizzying pace, this English city of Glasgow holds in its palm the glitz and glamour of a fast paced nightlife, booming music industry and a not-to-be-ignored verve. A city thats in the midst of planned transformation, little can be seen now of the Victorian styled architecture of old. Instead, its being overwhelmed with the revitalized vigor that gives this easy-going city a quirky twist among the normally stoic and reserved English community.
Nostalgia for the days gone by have yet to die down in this modern metropolitan though, and evidence of this can be found at sites such as the Peoples Palace. A museum built on Glasgow Green in the year 1898 its a captivating social history museum that depicts the lives of the Glaswegians from 1750 to today. Built initially for the advantage of the blue-collar workers, at present its a place of fun and activity for the entire family. Film clips, prints, paintings, photographs, computer interactives and a monopoly of historical artifacts make up the topography of the building.
An exciting way to learn about union revolts, punishment, crime and life in general of the Glaswegians, the building is divided into floors depicting different aspects of their lives. The first floor moves with you to dancing and Doon the Watter, and what it felt like to be caught up in an Anderson air raid shelter, to how the washing took place on a weekly basis at the Steamie. The second floor is dedicated to Glasgows striking artists Ken Currie; who painted Visions of the City. The Winter Gardens greenhouse is an area which is built for leisurely walks and a caf to appease your appetite. The front of the museum is dedicated to the infamous Doulton Fountain that was a gift to the city of Glasgow from Henry Doulton.
Abound in charm and elegance, hotels in Glasgow city centre offer the guest exceptional service and impressive accommodation. One such Glasgow hotel that has made a name for itself in the city is the Millennium Hotel Glasgow. An elegant hotel situated right in the epicenter of Glasgows retail and cultural activities, its impressive Victorian style design opts to blend in the beauty of the past with luxurious modern amenities of the present, combining to make your stay a memorable one.
