00:00 Welcome to the People's Palace. We're open until the 14th of April.
00:04 After that, this place will be transformed.
00:07 The People's Palace is often described as Glasgow's citizen museum
00:10 due to its down-to-earth displays that showcase the working-class nature of the city,
00:13 having opened in 1898 by the 5th Earl of Roseberry,
00:16 drawing on the idea of palaces for the people that came from London.
00:20 It is a historic fixture of the East End,
00:22 the focal point of Glasgow Green due to its red sandstone exterior
00:26 and the stunning glasshouse attached to its rear.
00:29 Once the People's Palace closes, we will continue our work with local communities
00:34 to shape what the new People's Palace looks like.
00:37 The museum is set to close next month after Glasgow Life secured
00:40 National Lottery Heritage funding to undertake a project
00:43 which will see it restored and transformed and will reopen again in 2027.
00:48 As many of the displays will be replaced,
00:50 people are encouraged to head down while there's still time
00:53 to catch a last glimpse at its current form.
00:55 I love working at the People's Palace, it's such an amazing venue
00:58 and I love seeing the family, especially here at Doon D'Water,
01:01 where they talk about their experiences of a time gone by
01:05 and how they used to enjoy their Glasgow Fair fortnight.
01:09 This location was originally selected as the area was one of the most overcrowded
01:13 and unhealthy parts of the city and was intended to provide a cultural hub.
01:17 The banana boots are synonymous with the People's Palace,
01:20 one of our iconic displays.
01:23 The staff are super excited to see what the new People's Palace
01:27 redisplay will look like in 2027.
01:30 Hi, my name is Tariq and I've been working here for 17 years
01:34 out of the 126 years the People's Palace has been here.
01:37 It's been a privilege.
01:39 During that time I've seen Kelvin Grove refurbished,
01:43 we've seen the new Riverside Museum opened
01:46 and we've just recently refurbished the Burrough collection
01:49 and now it's our turn at the People's Palace
01:52 and it's just a wonderful, wonderful time for all the staff and for everyone involved.
01:57 During its opening ceremony, Lord Roseberry described the museum
02:00 as a palace of pleasure and imagination,
02:03 around which the people may place their affections
02:06 and which may give them a home on which their memory may rest.
02:09 This is a single end, it's one of our most popular displays
02:13 and it's quite funny when you listen to grandparents tell their children
02:18 how they all used to live in the one room together once upon a time
02:22 and the children just laughing, just cannot believe it, that's how it was.
02:26 And we hope you get a chance to come and visit us
02:29 and see these iconic displays before the 14th of April when we close.
02:33 The People's Palace holds a special place in the heart of Glaswegians
02:37 and also for international visitors as well
02:39 who want to know more about the city and the people
02:42 and you know what they say about Glasgow, people make Glasgow.
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