Glasgow Times

End of the line for historic hospital

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THE demolition of one of Glasgow’s oldest hospitals has begun.

The Western Infirmary, which was built in 1874, is being redevelope­d by the University of Glasgow as part of a £1billion expansion.

The 14-acre site was sold to the university for £14million as part of a historic land agreement that will see new buildings for health, business, chemistry and the arts and performing spaces.

A second phase of work is

 ??  ?? Demolition work continues at the former Western Infirmary in Glasgow Pictures: Jamie Simpson
Demolition work continues at the former Western Infirmary in Glasgow Pictures: Jamie Simpson
 ??  ?? The University of Glasgow is redevelopi­ng the site
The University of Glasgow is redevelopi­ng the site
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The hospital closed its doors in December 2015

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