Glasgow International Exhibition, Kelvingrove Park, May-November 1901
Images from the photograph album of Thomas S. Boyd (1876-1966)

The 1901 Glasgow International Exhibition (architect, James Miller) was held on the banks of the River Kelvin, adjacent to the newly-completed Fine Art Gallery. Built on a grand scale, it was a resounding financial success. Apart from showcasing British technological prowess, other nations were represented, notably Russia and Canada. The visiting public had a choice of live entertainment, such as musical and sports events, a roller-coaster and gondola trips; as well as restaurants and tea-rooms. Attendance over the 6 months was 11½ million (more than double the population of Scotland).

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Industrial Hall

Entrance	Main facade

National Pavilions

Russia	Ireland	Japan	Canada

Entertainment

Russian restaurant	Tea rooms [left]	Concert hall	Band-stand

miniature railway	Canadian water chute	switchback railway

Source (photographs): Boyd family album
Sources (historical background): The following web pages (as of April 2006) -- Glasgow University special collections , Exhibition study group , Visitor's plan , Miller biography
Commemorative teaspoon: close-up (courtesy of Walker-Kemp family, III-2010)
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Note: These photographs are presented online for educational purposes only: commercial use is not authorized.
Thanks: Marie Boyd, for authorizing this presentation
More photos by Thomas Boyd: Colombia, Shetland, Punta Arenas
Contact: If you would like to discuss this page, please write to Duncan Campbell
Last updated: 4 May 2010