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The Maryhill Burgh Halls blog offers a rich tapestry of stories, research, and reflections that celebrate the history, heritage, and community spirit of Maryhill, Glasgow. It features contributions from local historians, volunteers, and staff.

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Video: Lifting up the Cupola

Historic Cupola Re-instatement from Maryhill Burgh Halls on Vimeo.

For over a hundred years, the facade of Maryhill Burgh Halls was topped by an elegant, octagonal cupola tower, crowned by a wind vane - but it was removed in the early 1980s as it was becoming dangerous.

Now, as a major milestone in the ongoing, award-winning £9.2 million restoration project, a brand new hand-crafted replica of the original tower has been lifted up to the roof - over 60 feet above the street - by a giant crane.

More details here:
http://bit.ly/dRBCvi

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Welcome to the Maryhill Burgh Halls Blog

Here you will find in-depth research and snippets into our local history which has been conducted by volunteers, staff and friends of the Halls.