Maryhill Stained Glass Panels

Maryhill Burgh Halls were officially opened in April 1878 as part of a group of buildings for use by the police to cope with the town's ever increasing population – the buildings were designed to incorporate the necessary police accommodation, a court room, and a public hall capable of seating 900.

At the time the halls were built, Maryhill boasted more than 40 different manufactories and to commemorate the building's opening, and celebrate the town's rich industrial heritage, stained glass artist Stephen Adam was commissioned to create 20 panels depicting local people working in a variety of occupations in the town.

Although the halls have been derelict for a number of years, the panels remained remarkably intact, thanks to having been kept in storage by Glasgow Museums since the 1960s. Now, as part of a £9.2 million regeneration project to restore and re-open the Burgh Halls to the public, Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust is working with Glasgow Museums to allow many of the original panels to be seen displayed once again in the building they were originally designed for.

More details about the project and the panels can be found on the Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust website and Glasgow Museums.