Former Blind Asylum sculpture at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
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Former Blind Asylum sculpture at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Image: © Thomas Nugent Taken: 5 Nov 2013
The former Blind Asylum became part of the hospital complex in 1940. Designed by William Landless in 1878-91 it predated the main part of the hospital. This is a close-up view of the sculpture by Charles B Grassby of Glasgow which shows Christ restoring a blind child's sight. Described by Historic Scotland as a 4-storey corner building with engaged hexagonal tower to SW (open belfry and stone spire). 2 well-detailed elevations, Free Revivalist style, combining Franco-Scots, northern European and Gothic; crowstepped gables and stone bracketed balconies. Tower sculpture Charles B Grassby of Glasgow, including canopied niche, representation of Christ restoring blind child's sights. See the full listing here http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:32650 .
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