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Peter Murray
Tower Building
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Tel: 01382 386660

Area Programmes

Dundee: 22 September 2012 – 23 September 2012

Fire stations, factories, castles, churches, laboratories, libraries, pubs and pools are just some of the Dundee landmarks that will be participating. Across the city, hundreds of people will be granted access to fascinating buildings not normally open to the public as well as taking part in events, tours and talks for all ages.

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St Peter's Church

22.09.12 (10.00-16.00) - 23.09.12 (11.00-18.00 ( Sunday services))

4 St Peters Street, off Perth Road, Dundee, DD1 4JJ

St Peters Free Church is a classic 19th century building which dominates much of the West End. It has recently been sensitively internally refurbished and is used as a conference centre, concert venue, art gallery, community facility as well as a place of worship.

Architect: Hean Brothers
Building Date: 1836

Coffee, tea and home baking. Art display, book stall and opportunity to see some of the groups that use the church.

Famous Scots

St Salvador's Church

22.09.12 (10.00-16.00) - 23.09.12 (10.00-13.00)

St Salvador Street, (off Alexander Street, Hilltown), Dundee, DD3 7EW

Visit the finest and most important Victorian Gothic Revival Church in Scotland. Admire the stunning lofty interior with painted and gilded reredos, beautiful polychromic stencilled walls and fine wrought iron choir screen.
Of great architectural significance, it was also important in the history of our city for its mission to the local jute working community.

Architect: G F Bodley
Building Date: 1856

Information leaflets and guides will be available.
Sung Mass from 11.00 to 12.00 on Sunday – all are welcome to attend and see the church in action as Bodley intended.
Recent restoration project on the exterior, grant assisted by Historic Scotland and Heritage Lottery Fund, now completed.

Amazing and A-listed

St Stephen's and West Church

23.09.12 (12.00-16.00)

96 Dundee Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1DW

A TREASURE HOUSE
St Stephens has an outstanding and extensive collection of almost fifty Edward Burne–Jones stained glass windows, which were manufactured by Will Morris and Co. In particular, the windows depicting the stoning of St Stephen are exceptional in subject matter, scale and quality. The building also has many interesting architectural features.

Architect: Thomas S Robertson
Building Date: 1871

Refreshments will be available during opening times on Doors Open Day

The building is open at 11.00 hrs for Morning Services on Sundays, when visitors are always warmly welcomed and you have the opportunity to experience the church and its building.

The Speedwell Bar

22.09.12 - 23.09.12 (12.00-17.00)

167 Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1AS

The Speedwell Bar is one of the few surviving pubs mentioned in the definitive 1983 book "People's Palaces, Victorian and Edwardian Pubs of Scotland". The Speedwell is one of the finest examples of an Edwardian Bar embracing all that was good in pub architecture at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Architect: James Bruce & Son
Building Date: 1903

Guided tours of the building (10mins). Shortbread and refreshments afterwards.

The Vine

22.09.12 (10.00-13.00)

43 Magdalen Yard Road, Dundee, DD1 4NE

This curious house was built by George Duncan MP in memory of his late wife, Hester Eliza Wheeler, whose childhood home was the Vyne in Hampshire. He intended it to show off his extensive collection of paintings and objects of vertu the finest of which he bequeathed to the town.
Building Date: 1836

You will have the opportunity to view the ornate hall and the former drawing room and learn something of the house’s remarkable history.

Image (c) www. scran.ac.uk

University of Dundee - Archive Services FULLY BOOKED

22.09.12 (10.30 & 11.30)

Tower Building, University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN

University of Dundee - Archive Services FULLY BOOKED - Image 1

Access the fascinating material held by the University Archives. Head to the basement to see the biggest collection of textile records in Europe, Episcopal church and NHS Tayside archives, University records, and the Michael Peto photographic collection, amongst others.
The building itself is an early example of an office tower block by a nationally important architect, clad in timber and stone.

Architect: Robert Matthew Johnson-Marshall & Partners
Building Date: 1959

Come and see diaries, photographs, letters and other records relating to the history of Dundee and Tayside. Highlights include records of the jute industry in Dundee and India, material from hospitals and asylums and old photographs of Dundee. We have fascinating collections and are open to the public. Pre-booked tours only. To book telephone 01382 384095 or email archives@dundee.ac.uk. PLACES ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED.

Industry

University of Dundee - Campus Tours CANCELLED

23.09.12 (14.00)

Dalhousie Building, Old Hawkhill, Dundee, DD1 5EN

University of Dundee - Campus Tours CANCELLED - Image 1

UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.Take a guided walk around this attractive campus, accessing some exceptional examples of modern architecture in the public sector.
Showcasing the Dalhousie Building, Institute of Sport, Wellcome Trust Atrium, Queen Mother Research Centre, Carnelley link.
Building Date: Various

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University of Dundee - D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum

22.09.12 (10.00-12.30)

Carnelley Building, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN

University of Dundee - D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum - Image 1

Discover the extraordinary collections of the internationally renowned polymath D’Arcy Thompson – an amazing variety of mammals, birds, fish, insects and reptiles from around the world. Also on show are original teaching charts, models and new artworks inspired by D’Arcy’s ideas and collections.

Disabled Access - contact in advance

Architect: Ireland & MacLaren
Building Date: 1883

Animal magic

University of Dundee - Hawkhill House

22.09.12 (Pre-booked tours: 15.00 & 16.00)

5-7 Hawkhill Place, (off steep lane next to Art College), Dundee, DD1 5HW

University of Dundee - Hawkhill House - Image 1

Tucked away behind Duncan of Jordanstone College, this charming 18th century farmhouse is now home to the stores and offices of the University’s Museum Services. Curator Matthew Jarron will give guided tours round this recently-listed house, revealing some of the University’s fascinating collections of art, science and natural history.

Places must be booked on 01382 384310 or museum@dundee.ac.uk

Building Date: pre-1767

Guided Tours.
Places must be booked on 01382 384310 or museum@dundee.ac.uk

Disabled access is limited.

Art and artists

University of Dundee - The Secret Garden

23.09.12 (14.00 & 15.00)

Visitor Centre, University of Dundee, Riverside Drive, Dundee, DD2 1QH

University of Dundee - The Secret Garden - Image 1

An introduction to the Botanic Garden and its iconic Visitor Centre, the Glasshouses and the outstanding drystane walls of the Garden of Evolution. There will be two short (45 minutes) tours at 2 pm and 3 pm conducted by Dr Neil Paterson Education Officer.
Architect: Jack Fulton (visitor centre)
Building Date: 1971

Booking – telephone 381190.

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