The Tea Rooms, Rouken Glen
c.1915
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A black and white photograph of a postcard, showing Rouken Glen tea rooms/ sitting area.
Title:
The Tea Rooms, Rouken Glen
Date of work:
c.1915
Reference number:
400
Level of description:
Item
Type of materials:
IMG
Source:
Photograph cabinet - Giffnock
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
UnrestrictedCopyright: East Renfrewshire Council
General notes:
These tea rooms were located in the stables and offices of Birkenshaw Cottage. In 1907 Glasgow Corporation decided to convert these areas into tea and refreshment rooms and invite purveyors to lease them. The tea rooms were opened in June 1907. (Source: 'Pollokshaws News & East Renfrewshire Advertiser', 04/01/1907, 15/02/1907 & 07/06/1907)
Language:
English
Record number:
9260271