Description: Published to mark the refurbishment of The Burrell Collection in Glasgow in Spring 2022. This new biography is based on recent research, full access to the Burrell archive and in-depth knowledge of the collection. Sir William was a complicated and private man and an extraordinary philanthropist.
Brief description: Dr Martin Bellamy originally trained as a naval architect. He subsequently took up a career in museums and is currently the Research and Curatorial Manager at Glasgow Museums. He is the author of a number of books and articles on cultural aspects of shipping and shipbuilding is editor of The Mariner's Mirror, the international journal of the Society for Nautical Research.
Review Quotes: A superbly researched and meticulously detailed account of his unique collection'-- "Scottish Society for Art History"