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Glasgow School of Art

Author Louise Welsh reflects on Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Glasgow School of Art.

Author Louise Welsh reflects on Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Glasgow School of Art.

1/5 Louise describes her memories of the building before it was ravaged by two fires.

This week's Essays are celebrating British architecture. Each writer has a passionate connection with the building featured, revealing how our long past and complex present have led to a built environment unlike anywhere else on the planet.

Image courtesy of Alan McAteer

Producer: Clare Walker

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14 minutes

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Mon 7 Jun 2021 22:45

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  • Mon 8 Jul 2019 22:45
  • Mon 7 Jun 2021 22:45

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