160TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRITANNIA PANOPTICON John Brand opened the Britannia Music Hall this day on the 26 December 1859. The building was originally built as a warehouse in 1857 and the upper floors leased and converted by John Read more…
160 years ago an advert was posted by John Brand in The Era looking ahead to the opening of ‘The Britannia’ inviting ‘first-class talent of all descriptions’ to perform at his new music hall in Glasgow. The Panopticon Trust’s history Read more…
We’re at the very start of our project to buy and restore the Britannia Panopticon. We’ve compiled these FAQ’s to provide information on our plans. Contact us if you’d like to know more or get involved. How much is the Read more…
At a reception held during Doors Open Days Festival 2019 in the presence of the Lord Provost of Glasgow, the Panopticon Trust announced its new public fundraising campaign to raise £40,000 to carry out its first phase of planning work Read more…