Necropolis Visit 29th April 2013
Our Guide explaining the life of Gypsy Queen Corlinda Lee
A superb visit to Glasgow’s famous Necropolis took place on Sunday 29th April 2013. In all 25 people managed to join the tour which was conducted by two very knowledgeable guides from the friends of the Necropolis.
The tour started at the gates on the outside of the Necropolis where the history was explained. Shortly afterwards we were being shown the memorial to the unborn children then we walked past the Royal Highland Fusilier memorial and then the Korean memorial in memory of those who fell during the Korean war. Next we walked over the Bridge of Sighs before turning up the hill to the left to see the memorial to the writer of “Wee Willie Winkie” Fortunately at this time the weather was dry, but a wee bit on the cold side.
Further on we came to Corlinda Lee’s stone where we received one of a number of fascinating talks. All were enthralled to hear about Corlinda Lee, the Queen of the Gypsy’s. Photographs of Corlinda and her family added to our understanding.
Unfortunately as we were enjoying the spellbinding tour, the rain came down. To be honest it was more than just rain it was a real downpour and
everyone expected the tour to stop at that point. Our two guides were used to this type of change in climatic conditions and carried on undaunted. The weather had another change and now we were soon drying off in the strong winds as we approached the high part of the Necropolis.
As we were walking round the Necropolis crypts, gravestones and monuments were pointed out and the story behind the family or the individual was explained.
At the end of the tour we were asked to sign the visitors book and if we wished, to make a donation to help support the work of repairing and maintaining the Necropolis. For those who missed this great visit and would like to read a little more about should visit the following website: http://www.glasgownecropolis.org/ A donation of £250.00 was
sent to the Friends of the Necropolis after the visit.
After the visit all went for lunch together to Amore to warm up with a wee libation and a marvellous meal.
The tour started at the gates on the outside of the Necropolis where the history was explained. Shortly afterwards we were being shown the memorial to the unborn children then we walked past the Royal Highland Fusilier memorial and then the Korean memorial in memory of those who fell during the Korean war. Next we walked over the Bridge of Sighs before turning up the hill to the left to see the memorial to the writer of “Wee Willie Winkie” Fortunately at this time the weather was dry, but a wee bit on the cold side.
Further on we came to Corlinda Lee’s stone where we received one of a number of fascinating talks. All were enthralled to hear about Corlinda Lee, the Queen of the Gypsy’s. Photographs of Corlinda and her family added to our understanding.
Unfortunately as we were enjoying the spellbinding tour, the rain came down. To be honest it was more than just rain it was a real downpour and
everyone expected the tour to stop at that point. Our two guides were used to this type of change in climatic conditions and carried on undaunted. The weather had another change and now we were soon drying off in the strong winds as we approached the high part of the Necropolis.
As we were walking round the Necropolis crypts, gravestones and monuments were pointed out and the story behind the family or the individual was explained.
At the end of the tour we were asked to sign the visitors book and if we wished, to make a donation to help support the work of repairing and maintaining the Necropolis. For those who missed this great visit and would like to read a little more about should visit the following website: http://www.glasgownecropolis.org/ A donation of £250.00 was
sent to the Friends of the Necropolis after the visit.
After the visit all went for lunch together to Amore to warm up with a wee libation and a marvellous meal.
Glasgow Cathedral and the Royal Infirmary from the Necropolis
