Walmer Crescent, situated in Cessnock

Cessnock

Cessnock can refer to:*Cessnock, New South Wales** Electoral district of Cessnock, an electoral district in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, based around the area** City of Cessnock, the Local Government Area...

, Glasgow

Glasgow

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, Scotland

Scotland

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, consists of a curved row of spacious tenement

Tenement

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 flats and houses, designed by the architect Alexander Thomson

Alexander Thomson

Alexander "Greek" Thomson was an eminent Scottish architect and architectural theorist who was a pioneer in sustainable building. Although his work was published in the architectural press of his day, it was little appreciated outwith Glasgow during his lifetime...

 and built between 1857 and 1862. The dwellings were originally occupied by rich merchants and businessmen. There is now a row of single storey shops where the front gardens used to be. The houses of the crescent are protected as a category A listed building. The Alexander 'Greek' Thomson Society is based at number 7 Walmer Crescent.

The straight line of cream coloured sandstone tenements in Paisley Road West face Walmer Crescent. These tenements were built from 1865 onwards, and like Walmer Crescent they are three storeys high.

External links

• The Alexander 'Greek' Thomson Society