110 Years Mackintosh in Maryhill
September sees the staging of an exhibition highlighting the social history of one of Glasgow’s hidden architectural gems. This is the only church in the world designed by the great Scottish architect, designer and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Commissioned in 1896 by the Free Church, the church’s first service took place on 10 September 1899. Now 110 years later the building is headquarters of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society. The exhibition, titled 110 Years, Mackintosh In Maryhill, focuses on the social history of the Mackintosh Church, its growth in the community and its place in the birth of the CRM Society. The exhibition will be accompanied by a booklet, a series of talks and events and links into the 09/10 school programme. The exhibition is part of Mackintosh 100, Homecoming Scotland programme.
110 Years, Mackintosh In Maryhill is a rare opportunity to view items relating to the history of the building, the people who have used it and the social history of Maryhill. Objects range from a parish yearbook from 1925 to a display of architectural drawings documenting both the original design and the most recent restoration completed in 2006.
In addition to the exhibition, the CRM Society will also be adding new educational features to enhance visitor enjoyment of the Mackintosh Church, these include stories from the lives of parish members and increased interpretation boards throughout the building.
CRM Society staff and volunteers have been working hard to create a unique experience for new visitors, existing members, fans of Mackintosh and those just discovering the wonders of his contribution to design and architecture. We hope you won’t miss this very important milestone for the Mackintosh Church and the CRM Society.
