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The Tenement House at 145 Buccleuch Street, Garnethill, Glasgow
The parlour was used for special occasions.
The working gaslights
The wash stand in the bedroom
A selection of cleaning products used by Miss Toward
About this place
At first glance, the Tenement House appears to be an ordinary middle-class tenement from the late 19th century, standing in Garnethill. However, when you step inside, the faithfully restored four rooms appear as if frozen in time and provide a rare glimpse into life in Glasgow in the early 20th century.
Shorthand typist Miss Agnes Toward lived here from 1911 until 1965, and preserved her furniture and possessions with love and care. She held on to all sorts of things that most people would have thrown away, and this extensive personal archive has become a valuable time capsule for visitors today. The Tenement House also reveals what it meant to be an ‘independent woman’ at that time.
The National Trust for Scotland – along with Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses – has announced £1 entry to over 600 historic places across Scotland for Young Scot National Entitlement Card holders.
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