People's Palace

Benny Lynch, The Little King of the Gorbals

 Benny Lynch, The Little King of the Gorbals
THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
Tickets
Free
Dates and times
16th Aug 2018 - 30th Jun 2020
Check venue opening times
Age
Adult

Benny Lynch was the people’s champion.  Coming from the slums of the Gorbals to being Scotland’s first boxing world champion by the age of 22, Benny’s rise was meteoric.  He won the Scottish, European and World championship in 1935 and defended his title no less than three times.  But his story was tinged with tragedy after alcoholism and declining health cost him his career and his life. He died at the young age of 33 in 1946. 

The People’s Palace is hosting a community display which gathers together never seen before objects from  Benny Lynch’s life and career, including his gloves, trophies, contract and personal items.  

Accessibility guides

Read the accessibility guide for the People's Palace on AccessAble 

Further accessibility information can be found on the Euan's Guide website

Accessible toilets

The accessible toilet is located to the right hand side of the building.

Assistance dogs

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome, and a water bowl can be provided.

Hearing loop

There is not a hearing assistance system.

If you use British Sign Language, you can watch a British Sign Language introduction to the People's Palace. We also run FREE BSL tours at the People's Palace. 

Wheelchair access

There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts and there are free wheelchairs available to hire at reception.

Baby changing

Baby feeding

Cafe or restaurant

There is a Coffee Stop in the People's Palace building on the ground floor adjacent to the shop. Please note that access to this space can be limited at busy times. 

Parking

There is free on-street parking at Glasgow Green. There are 6 spaces reserved for blue badge holders.

Photography and video recording

At times, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.

Free wifi

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Use Traveline Scotland to plan your trip

By train

The museum is a 15 minute walk from Argyle Street, Bellgrove and High Street train stations.

Subway

The nearest subway station is St Enoch.

By bus

First Bus services 18, 64 and 263 stop on London Road, with services 2, 40, 60, 61, 240 and 255 stop on Gallowgate. All these services are within a couple of minutes walk to the People's Palace.


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