The Golden Age of Sauchiehall Street: The Crown Halls

In March 2018, a fire ripped through the building which housed the popular Victoria’s nightclub.

The subsequent demolition of the 19th-century structure, removed what had been a significant part

of Sauchiehall Street’s cultural, social, and commercial history.

 

This important venue, which was designed by H. K. Bromhead (1838-1934), accommodated one of

the city’s long-established and renowned firms of auctioneers.

 

Founded in the 1840s by John Morrison, the business grew over the decades; was located in

different parts of the city, from Virginia Street to Sauchiehall Street; and, through partnerships,

as well a takeover in the 1970s, had several changes of name, including: John Morrison; Morrison

and Brown; John and James Morrison; Morrison, Dick and McCulloch; Morrison and McChlery;

Phillips in Scotland Incorporating Morrison, McChlery and Co.; then Phillips, Glasgow.

 

Some of the firms’ history will be covered on this website, along with details of selected auctions.

 

 

George Fairfull-Smith, July 2024.