Burrell Collection

/ ˈbʌrəl /

noun

1. a gallery in Glasgow, noted for its collection of paintings, textiles, furniture, ceramics, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of Burrell Collection¹

C20: named after Sir William Burrell (1861–1958), Scottish shipping magnate, and his wife Constance, who founded the collection

Example Sentences

They stole a cache of artefacts, some on loan from the world famous Burrell Collection.

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The Burrell Collection has been named the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023, which comes with a £120,000 award.

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Since reopening, the Burrell Collection welcomed over 500,000 visitors and contributed an economic impact of £20m for Glasgow in its first six months.

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They are joined on the shortlist by Glasgow's Burrell Collection and the MAC in Belfast.

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The Lord Lieutenant said she met the King last year at the opening of the refurbished Burrell Collection and hoped to welcome the royal couple back to Glasgow "very soon".

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