Martyrs School in Charles Rennie Mackintosh's birthplace, Townhead, Glasgow, was built in 1895. It was designed in the Scots Renaissance style as specified by the local School Board. The Mackintosh influence does make it much more interesting architecturally than other Glasgow schools designed around the same time.
View of east façade of Martyrs School from footbridge over M8 urban motorway
Internal view of roof structure at stairwell of Martyrs School
Internal view of Martyrs School
Rear entrance to Martyrs School
Dappled sunshine at rear entrance of Martyrs School, looking towards footbridge over M8 motorway
Reflection of Royal Infirmary in window at south façade of Martyrs School
View of west façade of Martyrs School from Parson Street
Parson Street was where Charles Rennie Mackintosh was born in 1868, near to the site of Martyrs School.
Sign at main entrance to Martyrs School
Main entrance to Martyrs School from Parson Street
The detailing at the entrance in the architects' blueprint clearly show the hand of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Detail of entrance to Martyrs School from architects' blueprint
Looking up at stonework over main entrance to Martyrs School
Decorative door at main entrance to Martyrs School
Skyward look over south-east corner of Martyrs School
Skyward look over north-east corner of Martyrs School
Roof ventilator of Martyrs School from architects' drawing
Commerative plaque attached to wall of Martyrs School
Street furniture around Mackintosh's birthplace in Townhead surrounded by rose symbol lamposts
Mackintosh inspired tree and rose symbols at centre of polished stone ring
Decorative stone slab on path leading into Townhead from Buchanan Street Bus Station
Inscription at base of slab quoting part of a letter from Mackintosh to his wife, Margaret
Map of Townhead, Glasgow, around the time of Mackintosh's birth in Parson Street
 Rennie Mackintosh - Architect
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